The joint statement from the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) marks the 2025 Season of Creation, inviting prayer and action for our common home.
CEC and CCEE call for “Peace with Creation” as Christians worldwide prepare to observe the Season of Creation, held from 1 September to 4 October. The joint statement is signed by Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, CEC President, and Archbishop Gintaras Grušas, CCEE President.
The presidents reflect on the prophet Isaiah’s vision of a “garden of peace” and urge communities to embrace a sober life, respecting the gifts of creation while rejecting the exploitation of people and of natural resources.
“Seeking peace with creation is not an abstract ideal but a daily commitment”, the presidents state, “a call to live in a way that honours the giver of life”.
They add: “Our world can hardly be seen as a garden of peace nowadays”. Yet, like Isaiah, we believe that returning to a way of life rooted in trust and devotion to God can offer an alternative to catastrophe….
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