Archbishop Athenagoras Hieronymus welcomes WCC Secretary General Jerry Pillay
Archbishop Athenagoras Hieronymus welcomed the Secretary General of the World Council of Churches, Jerry Pillay, at his residence, as reported by Orthodox Times.
Discussion on Ukraine and Gaza
During the meeting, the issues of the war in Ukraine and Gaza were discussed. The WCC General Secretary praised the Council’s initiatives in mediating between Churches and called for peace in the regions.
Efforts for Unity and Peace
Archbishop Hieronymus expressed his thanks for the efforts of the WCC and emphasized the painful nature of divisions. «We must work together on the ground and avoid divisions,» he noted.
Peacebuilding Initiatives in Sudan and Colombia
Participants of the meeting discussed the peacebuilding initiatives of the Council in various regions, including Sudan and Colombia. It was emphasized that the efforts of the Churches should be directed towards ending armed conflicts.
