Catholic Oriental Orthodox Regional Forum celebrates 40th Anniversary

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The Catholic-Oriental Orthodox Regional Forum (COORF) held a Solemn Vespers of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Thursday, 6 December to celebrate 40 years of Common Statements between The Catholic Church and The Oriental Orthodox Churches and to pray for unity.

In his sermon at St James Church, Spanish Place, COORF Catholic Co-Chair His Grace Archbishop Kevin McDonald spoke of the historical connections between the member Churches, followed by Oriental Orthodox Co-Chair HG Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of The Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom, who spoke on chapter 17 of the Gospel of Saint John and the importance of common witness in the United Kingdom and throughout the world.

HE Metropolitan Seraphim read from the letter of St Paul to the Galatians, after which the Hymn of The Annunciation of The Mother of God was sung by the Choir of St Gregorios’ Indian Orthodox Church.

This was a historic night of fellowship and witness that will continue the valuable work of this Forum throughout the United Kingdom.

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