Word: intercommunion
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Dates: during 1932-1932
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...again is nothing more complex practically, nor less majestic theologically, than to achieve that Unity towards which all sects are working. The Pope wants Unity, too, but expects all the sects to "return" to his fold on Rome's terms. The method by which Anglican-Orthodox unity and intercommunion have been sought is one of mutual respect. Each church has long performed acts of hospitality toward the other, such as inviting visiting prelates to officiate at services, or caring temporarily for stranded parishioners of the other faith. After the Lambeth Conference of 1930, where doctrinal differences were threshed thin...