The Indian Orthodox Herald is one of the first media organs to report on the Lausanne-Orthodox Initiative this week. Commenting on the significance of the presence of three senior Orthodox bishops from India the Herald reminds readers that, “The Lausanne-Orthodox Initiative is a movement of Orthodox and Evangelical Christians who wish to respect each other’s beliefs, learn from each other, and support one another as we each obey the call to share in God’s mission. The initiative was established after the Third Lausanne Congress in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2010.” Read the full article here.
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