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  • noun Alternative spelling of ecumenical.

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  • adjective concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions
  • adjective of worldwide scope or applicability

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Examples

  • We must not forget, however, that there were also bishops elsewhere who conducted a so-called oecumenical correspondence and enjoyed great influence, as, e.g.,

    History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7) Adolph Harnack 1890

  • The Nicene Creed, drafted by an 'oecumenical' conference of bishops under the auspices of Constantine himself, [1] was the last notable formulation of Ancient Greek philosophy.

    The Balkans A History of Bulgaria—Serbia—Greece—Rumania—Turkey Nevill Forbes 1906

  • As Cardinal he always spoke out against futile oecumenical endeavours, even if he could have done so more forcefully.

    The return of the Sedia Gestatoria? 2009

  • This reading is only reinforced when our Holy Father kisses the Koran and oecumenical "dialogue" avoids "polemics" in favor of highlighting truths held in common.

    CONFIRMED 2009

  • This reading is only reinforced when our Holy Father kisses the Koran and oecumenical "dialogue" avoids "polemics" in favor of highlighting truths held in common.

    CONFIRMED 2009

  • The local mosque's oecumenical affairs debating team?

    On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2009

  • In a style that is more down-to-earth and oecumenical than Brouwer's, Heyting presents the intuitionistic versions of various basic subjects in everyday mathematics.

    Luitzen Egbertus Jan Brouwer van Atten, Mark 2005

  • [256] Daniel calls it, a not giving of the kingdom to another people, Dan.ii. 44; -- not that oecumenical kingdom which he hath with his Father, as king of nations; but that oeconomical kingdom which he hath by dispensation from his Father, as king of saints.

    The Sermons of John Owen 1616-1683 1968

  • A proof of the broad intent and oecumenical consciousness of this infant College appears in the fact that its Medical Department, which alone numbers ten professors and five hundred students, allows the option of one of four languages in the thesis required for the medical degree.

    The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 107, September, 1866 Various

  • But the highest victory of great power is that of self-restraint, and it would be a beneficent result of this memorable meeting, this oecumenical council of the press, if it taught us all -- the brethren of this mighty priesthood -- that mutual knowledge of each other which should modify prejudices, restrain acerbity of thought and expression, and tend in some degree to bring in that blessed time --

    Standard Selections A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform Various

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