Ecumenical commitment or anti-ecumenism?
A decisive debate within the Orthodox Church
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This article offers an in-depth study of the phenomenon of anti-ecumenism within the contemporary Orthodox world. Paul Ladouceur examines the historical and theological origins of this exclusivist stance, which regards the Orthodox Church as the sole custodian of salvation. The author analyzes the various current manifestations of this movement and sets out its doctrinal foundations. The article highlights the tensions running through the Orthodox world on the question of relations with other Christian confessions. Beyond the diagnosis, the theologian examines the conditions for a renewed reflection on ecclesial unity and its practical implications. This contribution offers a well-documented perspective on a major debate in contemporary Orthodox ecclesiology, enabling readers to understand the theological and ecclesial issues underlying the internal divisions within Orthodoxy in the face of ecumenical engagement.
This article has not been translated yet — it is available in its French version here.
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