Archabbot Cirill T. Hortobágyi OSB, abbot president of the Hungarian Benedictine Congregation and archabbot of Pannonhalma, recently led an ecumenical delegation to Istanbul at the invitation of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The visit, which took place at the Patriarchal Church on Wednesday, 29 November 2024, highlighted the importance of interdenominational dialogue and collaboration.
The delegation, organized by the archabbot, included a Lutheran and a Calvinist bishop, reflecting the ecumenical spirit of the event. Together, the group participated in the Holy Mass and Great Vespers celebrated in honor of Saint Andrew the First-Called, the patron saint of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
“It was important to me that our delegation represented a spirit of unity among Christian denominations,” Archabbot Cirill noted.
As part of the celebration, the Archabbey of Pannonhalma and the Budapest Festival Orchestra jointly organized a special concert at the Galata Cultural Centre. The concert brought together attendees in a shared moment of cultural and spiritual enrichment.
The delegation received a warm and special welcome from Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who also hosted them at a festive lunch following the liturgical events. The visit served as a meaningful opportunity to strengthen bonds between the Hungarian Benedictine Congregation and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
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