Ecumenical ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Ecumenical ( adjective )

Relating to the Christian church as a whole, rather than just one particular church or denomination.

Origin:

From late latin oecumenicus, from greek oikouménēs, from oikoumene ("the inhabited world"), from oikos ("house") + menos ("strength"). ultimately from the proto-indo-european root *weǵ- ("to go, to be in motion, to leave"). .

Examples:

1. The ecumenical council was attended by representatives from various Christian denominations.
2. The pastor gave an ecumenical prayer, inclusive of all faith traditions.
3. The ecumenical movement aims to promote unity and cooperation among Christian churches.
4. The ecumenical spirit of the meeting was palpable as attendees from different backgrounds came together.
5. The ecumenical gathering was a milestone in the history of inter-faith relations.

(As a noun)

Ecumenical ( noun )

Relating to the Christian church as a whole, rather than just one particular church or denomination.

Origin:

From late latin oecumenicus, from greek oikouménēs, from oikoumene ("the inhabited world"), from oikos ("house") + menos ("strength"). ultimately from the proto-indo-european root *weǵ- ("to go, to be in motion, to leave"). .

Examples:

1. The ecumenical council was attended by representatives from various Christian denominations.
2. The pastor gave an ecumenical prayer, inclusive of all faith traditions.
3. The ecumenical movement aims to promote unity and cooperation among Christian churches.
4. The ecumenical spirit of the meeting was palpable as attendees from different backgrounds came together.
5. The ecumenical gathering was a milestone in the history of inter-faith relations.