A Second Ecumenical Congress (ÖKT- Ökumenischer Kirchentag), this time on the theme, That They Might Have Hope, was recently held in Munich, Germany.
The wide variety of celebrations, prayers and initiatives that characterized the event highlighted the many things it is possible to do when people work together in communion.
The diverse religious groups represented (Catholic, Orthodox and various Evangelical denominations) all enriched the occasion in different ways: a Mass for young people celebrated to the beat of ?techno? music; Vespers according to the Orthodox tradition, which also included the sharing of blessed bread laid out on 1,000 tables in the center of the city; Bible reading and explanations; discussions on the subjects of war, abuse, solidarity and justice; concerts that lasted far into the night… .
More than 130,000 people from all over the country and abroad participated in the Congress, including 3 FSPs: Srs. Irene, Christine and Gabriela, who made a valuable contribution to the event through their book displays, guidance of prayers and readiness to dialogue with the people.