Joint event on Christian unity reflects on baptism, prays for dialogue

Published on 3 February 2023

Among the activities for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan. 18-25), The Lay Centre joined Centro Pro Unione in hosting an event that reflected on the gifts all Christians share through their baptism and prayed for a renewed dialogue, on …

Christian Unity

Ecumenical Celebration of the Word animated by the Lay Centre Community

Published on January 2, 2023

The Centro Pro Unione and The Lay Centre organized an afternoon of prayer and reflection on the occasion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The event will take place on Thursday, 19 January 2023 at 4,30pm Rome time. The …

Christian unity

Ecumenical dialogue, spirituality and sacred art: Pope Francis' trip to Cyprus leaves lasting impression

Published on February 3, 2022

By Heather Walker ROME — Pope Francis' trip to Cyprus was both a historic event and a peaceful visit to one of the most ancient centres of Christianity, said Lay Centre alumnus Philippos Demosthenous, who lives in Cyprus and has a personal …

Christian unity

Orthodox Vespers service highlights

Published on December 22, 2021

By Heather Walker ROME — The Lay Centre community experienced a Romanian Orthodox Vespers service last month, thanks to Lay Centre resident Adrian Oancea from Buzau, Romania. "The idea to organize Vespers actually came from the community, …