Inaugural Mass includes ecumenical first

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Inaugural Mass includes ecumenical first
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An historic first will grace the Mass, March 19, that will inaugurate the pontificate of Pope Francis . After a separation of nearly 1,000 years, the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople will attend the inauguration of the Pope of Rome.
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Delegates from more than 20 Christian churches and ecumenical organizations announced their attendance. However, the presence of Bartholomew I is of historic significance.
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It is not clear if a Patriarch of Constantinople – who is considered “first among equals” in the Eastern Orthodox Communion – has ever attended the installation of a Pope of Rome. The event is certainly unique in the more than 950 years since the break in relations between Constantinople and Rome in 1054.
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Fr. James Puglisi, who is the Minister-General of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement and director of an ecumenical centre in Rome, called Centro Pro Unione, says the participation of Bartholomew I sends a strong signal in favour of ecumenical dialogue.
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“First of all, it’s a recognition of two local churches, the Church of Rome and the Church of Constantinople, which has ecclesiological significance. And the second reason is that the Metropolitan of Pergoman, John Zizioulas, who is the co-chair of the Orthodox-Catholic dialogue, is going to accompany him,” he said.
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Saw the mass live on BBC. I was pleasantly edified to see at least two elderly Orthodox Partriach among the Cardinals (rather than seated with the foriegn dignitaries). Not sure if what I saw was what it was, I stand corrected, but nevertheless their presence was no doubt very positive for Christian unity.
 
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