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  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: Deacon Marios Andreou of the Church of Cyprus fills up the chalice in preparation for Holy Communion as Sunday service is celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
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  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prod. Dr Ioan Sauca (right) presents the chalice to H.E. Archbishop Prof. Dr Job of Telmessos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate as the latter presides over the Divine Liturgy during Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH1_893...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: H.E. Archbishop Prof. Dr Job of Telmessos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate holds the chalice as he presides over the Divine Liturgy during Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH2_745...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prod. Dr Ioan Sauca (right) presents the chalice to H.E. Archbishop Prof. Dr Job of Telmessos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate as the latter presides over the Divine Liturgy during Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH1_893...jpg
  • 12 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: Archmandrite Agustinos Kkaras of the Church of Cyprus brings the chalice with the gifts to be sanctified on the altar table, as a Feast of Saint Epiphanius - one of the patron saints of the Church of Cyprus - is celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022. The purpose of the meeting is to study, discuss and reflect on the main theme of the WCC 11th Assembly, "Christ's love moves the world to reconciliation and unity" from an Orthodox perspective. Discussions also center around current global challenges and how the Orthodox agenda at the WCC 11th Assembly can keep dialogue open.
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  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: H.E. Archbishop Prof. Dr Job of Telmessos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate holds the chalice as he presides over the Divine Liturgy during Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH2_745...jpg
  • 20 April 2019, Jerusalem: Father Najeeb leads a procession, chalice in hand, during Holy Saturday service at Saint James' Church in Beit Hanina, Jerusalem.
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  • Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster lifts a chalice high during the consecration of the elements in the April 24 opening worship service of the 2012 United Methodist General Conference in Tampa, Florida.
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  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: H.E. Metropolitan Serafim Kykotis of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa takes Holy Communion during the Divine Liturgy as Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH2_762...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: H.E. Archbishop Prof. Dr Job of Telmessos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate takes Holy Communion as he presides over the Divine Liturgy during Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH2_759...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: H.E. Archbishop Prof. Dr Job of Telmessos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (left) distributes Holy Communion to Patriarchal Deacon Oecumenius Amanatidis of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (right) as he presides over the Divine Liturgy during Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH2_761...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: H.E. Archbishop Prof. Dr Job of Telmessos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate takes Holy Communion as he presides over the Divine Liturgy during Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH2_759...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: The clergy take Holy Communion during Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH1_898...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: Bread and wine prepared, for Holy Communion, as Sunday service is celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH2_758...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: H.E. Archbishop Prof. Dr Job of Telmessos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (left) distributes Holy Communion as he presides over the Divine Liturgy during Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH1_898...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: H. E. Metropolitan Nikolaos Hyka from the Albanian Orthodox Church takes Holy Communion during Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH2_763...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prod. Dr Ioan Sauca (right) concelebrates as H.E. Archbishop Prof. Dr Job of Telmessos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate presides over the Divine Liturgy during Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH1_892...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: Bread and wine prepared, for Holy Communion, as Sunday service is celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH2_749...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: H.E. Archbishop Prof. Dr Job of Telmessos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (left) distributes Holy Communion to Fr Iraklidios Xiouros of the Church of Cyprus (right) as he presides over the Divine Liturgy during Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH2_761...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: H.E. Metropolitan Serafim Kykotis of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa takes Holy Communion during the Divine Liturgy as Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH2_762...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prod. Dr Ioan Sauca (right) concelebrates as H.E. Archbishop Prof. Dr Job of Telmessos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate presides over the Divine Liturgy during Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH1_892...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: H.E. Archbishop Prof. Dr Job of Telmessos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (left) distributes Holy Communion to World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prod. Dr Ioan Sauca (right) as he presides over the Divine Liturgy during Sunday service celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH2_760...jpg
  • 13 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Maundy Thursday evening service, in Högalid Church, Church of Sweden.
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  • 5 February 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The Committee of Mutual Christian Responsibility (CMCR) gathers for an opening service in Addis Ababa. Gathered in 2019 under the theme of “Transformation of Partnership through Mission”, the CMCR brings together local church leaders at national and synodical levels, as well as churches and mission agencies active in Ethiopia, to discern ways towards strengthened mission, fellowship and unity.
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  • 16 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Easter celebration in Högalid Church, Church of Sweden.
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  • Women share communion during the United Methodist Women Assembly 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.
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  • Women share communion during the United Methodist Women Assembly 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.
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  • Participants join in the the celebration of communion during opening worship of the 2010 United Methodist Women's Assembly in St. Louis, Missouri.
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  • Sue Laurie serves communion after being ordained in an irregular ceremony on May 10 at the 2016 United Methodist General Conference in Portland, Ore. Laurie, a lesbian, was ordained in an unauthorized service in the lobby of the Oregon Convention Center. <br />
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The United Methodist Church does not authorize the ordination of "self-avowed practicing homosexuals," but activists have for years demonstrated in favor of change at the quadrennial gathering of the world-wide denomination. Photo by Paul Jeffrey.
    usa-2016-jeffrey-umc-general-confere...jpg
  • Sue Laurie serves communion after being ordained in an irregular ceremony on May 10 at the 2016 United Methodist General Conference in Portland, Ore. Laurie, a lesbian, was ordained in an unauthorized service in the lobby of the Oregon Convention Center. <br />
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The United Methodist Church does not authorize the ordination of "self-avowed practicing homosexuals," but activists have for years demonstrated in favor of change at the quadrennial gathering of the world-wide denomination. Photo by Paul Jeffrey.
    usa-2016-jeffrey-umc-general-confere...jpg
  • Dozens of demonstrators demanding a more inclusive church took over the floor of a May 3 session of the 2012 United Methodist General Conference in Tampa, Florida. They held communion around the center table and sang songs, causing the presiding bishop to suspend the morning session.
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  • 9 April 2017, Botkyrka, Sweden: Palm Sunday in Tullinge Church, of the Church of Sweden.
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  • 3 June 2018, Novi Sad, Serbia: On Sunday, participants of the CEC general assembly attended Sunday service in local churches in and around Novi Sad. Here, in the Eastern Orthodox Cathedral Church of the Holy Great Martyr George. The Conference of European Churches General Assembly takes place on 31 May - 6 June 2018, in Novi Sad, Serbia. More than 400 delegates, advisors, stewards, youth, staff, and distinguished guests take part in the 2018 General Assembly and related events. Gathered together under the theme, “You shall be my witnesses,” the assembly forges the path for CEC for the coming five-year period and beyond. Of central concern is the future of Europe in light of economic, political, and social crises and how the churches will live out a vision of witness, justice, and hospitality within this context.
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  • 24 November 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Sunday service at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Geneva.
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  • 24 November 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Vicky Maltby distributed wine during holy communion as part of Sunday service at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Geneva.
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  • 3 June 2018, Novi Sad, Serbia: Sunday service in the Eastern Orthodox Cathedral Church of the Holy Great Martyr George. On 31 May - 6 June 2018, in Novi Sad, Serbia, the Serbian Orthodox Church stood as one of the host churches of the Conference of European Churches General Assembly. More than 400 delegates, advisors, stewards, youth, staff, and distinguished guests took part in the Assembly and related events, gathered under the theme, “You shall be my witnesses".
    PhotoByAlbinHillert_20180603_AH1_649...jpg
  • 3 June 2018, Novi Sad, Serbia: Sunday service in the Eastern Orthodox Cathedral Church of the Holy Great Martyr George. On 31 May - 6 June 2018, in Novi Sad, Serbia, the Serbian Orthodox Church stood as one of the host churches of the Conference of European Churches General Assembly. More than 400 delegates, advisors, stewards, youth, staff, and distinguished guests took part in the Assembly and related events, gathered under the theme, “You shall be my witnesses".
    PhotoByAlbinHillert_20180603_AH1_649...jpg
  • 18 November 2018, Bogotá, Colombia: The church of San Lucas ('Saint Lucas') of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia, brings together a congregation of some 100 people in the southern areas of Bogotá. Located in the Kennedy area, the church has recently celebrated 50 years. As part of its ministry, the church runs a school and college, The Colegio Evangelico Luterano de Colombia (CELCO) San Lucas, offering education to just over 1,000 students aged 3-18. The school started as a social initiative offering care for children aged 0-4 in Bogotá's less wealthy neighbourhood, allowing the parents opportunities to go to work. 36 years after its foundation, the school employs 56 staff, of which 36 are teachers.
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  • Participants join in the the celebration of communion during opening worship of the 2010 United Methodist Women's Assembly in St. Louis, Missouri.
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  • Father Jorge Hernandez celebrates Mass in the Holy Family Catholic Parish in Gaza City. There are only some 3,000 Christians in Gaza, of which just 200 are Catholic. Father Hernandez is Argentinian, and a missionary of the Argentina-based Institute of the Incarnate Word..
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  • 11 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Evening prayers in the Easter week, in the Skarpnäck Parish, Church of Sweden.
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  • Participants share communion at the United Methodist Women's Assembly during an April 27, 2014 worship service in the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
    usa-2014-jeffrey-umw-assembly-361.jpg
  • Sue Laurie serves communion after being ordained in an irregular ceremony on May 10 at the 2016 United Methodist General Conference in Portland, Ore. Laurie, a lesbian, was ordained in an unauthorized service in the lobby of the Oregon Convention Center. <br />
<br />
The United Methodist Church does not authorize the ordination of "self-avowed practicing homosexuals," but activists have for years demonstrated in favor of change at the quadrennial gathering of the world-wide denomination. Photo by Paul Jeffrey.
    usa-2016-jeffrey-umc-general-confere...jpg
  • 9 April 2017, Botkyrka, Sweden: Palm Sunday in Tullinge Church, of the Church of Sweden.
    PhotoByAlbinHillert_20170409_AHP_543...jpg
  • 13 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Maundy Thursday evening service, in Högalid Church, Church of Sweden.
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  • 13 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Maundy Thursday evening service, in Högalid Church, Church of Sweden.
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  • 11 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Evening prayers in the Easter week, in the Skarpnäck Parish, Church of Sweden. Eva Abragi leads the service.
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  • Women bring the Eucharist elements forward during an outdoor Mass in Christ the King Catholic parish in Malakal, Southern Sudan, on November 21, 2010. NOTE: In July 2011 Southern Sudan became the independent country of South Sudan.
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  • 11 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Evening prayers in the Easter week, in the Skarpnäck Parish, Church of Sweden.
    PhotoByAlbinHillert_20170411_AHP_661...jpg
  • 3 June 2018, Novi Sad, Serbia: Sunday service in the Eastern Orthodox Cathedral Church of the Holy Great Martyr George. On 31 May - 6 June 2018, in Novi Sad, Serbia, the Serbian Orthodox Church stood as one of the host churches of the Conference of European Churches General Assembly. More than 400 delegates, advisors, stewards, youth, staff, and distinguished guests took part in the Assembly and related events, gathered under the theme, “You shall be my witnesses".
    PhotoByAlbinHillert_20180603_AH1_649...jpg
  • Participants join in the the celebration of communion during opening worship of the 2010 United Methodist Women's Assembly in St. Louis, Missouri.
    usa-2010-jeffrey-umw-assembly-115.jpg
  • 16 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Easter celebration in Högalid Church, Church of Sweden. Christina Engqvist leads the service.
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  • 13 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Maundy Thursday evening service, in Högalid Church, Church of Sweden.
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  • 1 March 2020, Bethlehem: Bread and wine is distributed during Sunday service in the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem.
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  • Harriett Olson serves communion to Judy Poole at the United Methodist Women's Assembly during an April 27, 2014 worship service at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Olson is top executive for the women's organization. Poole is a deaconess.
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  • 16 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Easter celebration in Högalid Church, Church of Sweden. Christina Engqvist leads the service.
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  • 13 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Maundy Thursday evening service, in Högalid Church, Church of Sweden.
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  • 13 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Maundy Thursday evening service, in Högalid Church, Church of Sweden. Gunnar Lind leads the service.
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  • 13 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Maundy Thursday evening service, in Högalid Church, Church of Sweden.
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  • Mass is celebrated in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
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  • 9 April 2017, Botkyrka, Sweden: Palm Sunday in Tullinge Church, of the Church of Sweden.
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  • 9 April 2017, Botkyrka, Sweden: Palm Sunday in Tullinge Church, of the Church of Sweden.
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  • 9 April 2017, Botkyrka, Sweden: Palm Sunday in Tullinge Church, of the Church of Sweden.
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  • 20 April 2019, Jerusalem: Holy Communion, as Easter Sunday sees a sunrise service at Jabal Allah (God's Mountain) on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, held by the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (English-speaking congregation).
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  • 3 November 2019, Monrovia, Liberia: Rev. Jesse King presides over Holy Communion during Sunday service at Saint Andrew Lutheran Parish in Monrovia. Part of the Lutheran Church in Liberia, the parish gathers some 220 members for prayer each week.
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  • Women share communion during the United Methodist Women Assembly 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.
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  • Participants share communion at the United Methodist Women's Assembly during an April 27, 2014 worship service in the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
    usa-2014-jeffrey-umw-assembly-360.jpg
  • 11 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Evening prayers in the Easter week, in the Skarpnäck Parish, Church of Sweden.
    PhotoByAlbinHillert_20170411_AHP_725...jpg
  • 20 April 2019, Jerusalem: Adrainne Gray receives Holy Communion, as Easter Sunday sees a sunrise service at Jabal Allah (God's Mountain) on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, held by the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (English-speaking congregation).
    PhotoByAlbinHillert_20190421_AH1_917...jpg
  • 13 April 2017, Stockholm, Sweden: Maundy Thursday evening service, in Högalid Church, Church of Sweden.
    PhotoByAlbinHillert_20170413_AHP_665...jpg
  • 3 June 2018, Novi Sad, Serbia: On Sunday, participants of the CEC general assembly attended Sunday service in local churches in and around Novi Sad. Here, in the Eastern Orthodox Cathedral Church of the Holy Great Martyr George. The Conference of European Churches General Assembly takes place on 31 May - 6 June 2018, in Novi Sad, Serbia. More than 400 delegates, advisors, stewards, youth, staff, and distinguished guests take part in the 2018 General Assembly and related events. Gathered together under the theme, “You shall be my witnesses,” the assembly forges the path for CEC for the coming five-year period and beyond. Of central concern is the future of Europe in light of economic, political, and social crises and how the churches will live out a vision of witness, justice, and hospitality within this context.
    PhotoByAlbinHillert_20180603_AH1_645...jpg
  • 9 April 2017, Botkyrka, Sweden: Palm Sunday in Tullinge Church, of the Church of Sweden.
    PhotoByAlbinHillert_20170409_AHP_539...jpg
  • 3 June 2018, Novi Sad, Serbia: Sunday service in the Eastern Orthodox Cathedral Church of the Holy Great Martyr George. On 31 May - 6 June 2018, in Novi Sad, Serbia, the Serbian Orthodox Church stood as one of the host churches of the Conference of European Churches General Assembly. More than 400 delegates, advisors, stewards, youth, staff, and distinguished guests took part in the Assembly and related events, gathered under the theme, “You shall be my witnesses".
    PhotoByAlbinHillert_20180603_AH1_651...jpg
  • Women share communion during the United Methodist Women Assembly 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.
    usa-2018-jeffrey-umw-assembly-139.jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca carries the chalice in procession through the church as Sunday service is celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
    Cyprus-2022-Hillert-20220515_AH2_743...jpg
  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca carries the chalice in procession through the church as Sunday service is celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
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  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca carries the chalice in procession through the church as Sunday service is celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
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  • 28 May 2017, Wittenberg, Germany: On 28 May, students of the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute 2017 (GETI'17) joined tens of thousands of Christians in attending the closing service of Kirchentag ("Church Festival") in Wittenberg, the place where the Reformation began 500 years ago. With a peak temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, it was a demanding but joyful experience. During the service, GETI students assisted in distributing the Eucharist. Here, GETI student Anupama Hial, a pastor of the Jeypore Evangelical Lutheran Church in Odisha India holds the chalice as she prepares the distribution of wine. Meeting in Berlin on 19 May - 1 June 2017, the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute 2017 (GETI'17) gathers young Christian theologians from Europe and around the world to study and experience horizons of an ecumenical theology and ecclesiology. GETI’17 is organized under the patronage of the Conference of European Churches, and works under three key themes: Reforming Theology, Migrating Church, and Transforming Society.
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  • 20 April 2019, Jerusalem: Deacon Della Wells pours the wine into the chalice in preparation for Holy Communion, during Easter Sunday service at the Cathedral Church of Saint George the Martyr, Jerusalem.
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  • 12 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: Archmandrite Agustinos Kkaras of the Church of Cyprus brings the chalice with the gifts to be sanctified on the altar table, as a Feast of Saint Epiphanius - one of the patron saints of the Church of Cyprus - is celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022. The purpose of the meeting is to study, discuss and reflect on the main theme of the WCC 11th Assembly, "Christ's love moves the world to reconciliation and unity" from an Orthodox perspective. Discussions also center around current global challenges and how the Orthodox agenda at the WCC 11th Assembly can keep dialogue open.
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  • 15 May 2022, Paralimni, Cyprus: World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca carries the chalice in procession through the church as Sunday service is celebrated in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George, Church of Cyprus, in Paralimni. The service is attended by participants in an Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly that brings together more than 50 delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox member churches, in Cyprus on 9-16 May 2022.
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