On November 26, 2024, an online meeting of representatives of the Synodal Missionary Department and heads of missionary departments of 18 dioceses of the Far Eastern Federal District was held.
The meeting was opened by Priest Anthony Kosykh, Vice Chairman of the WSC, who addressed the participants with welcoming remarks.
The meeting was opened by Priest Anthony Kosykh, Vice Chairman of the WSC.
«I would like to emphasize that the Synodal Missionary Department strives to be not just an administrative center, but a true partner for each of you. We realize that each region has its own unique characteristics, its own challenges and its own opportunities, and we are ready to be there for you, supporting you with all available resources. Whether it is project funding, methodological support, training or other forms of support — our task is to be your reliable rear guard» — said, in particular, Priest Anthony Kosykh.
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The following speakers spoke: Priest Sergius Fufaev, vice-chairman for apologetic mission; Priest Dionisy Grishkov, vice-chairman for external mission; Archpriest Alexander Timofeev, head of the sector of educational programs of the Synodal Missionary Department.
At the end of the meeting, Archpriest Alexander Timofeev spoke.
In the course of the event, issues of interaction between the Synodal Missionary Department and diocesan missionaries were discussed missionary departments on the main areas of missionary service of the Church at the present stage (internal, external and apologetic mission), as well as the problems of organizing the training of missionary personnel.
The heads of missionary departments asked questions and shared their experience in organizing missionary work in the field.
The heads of missionary departments asked questions of interest and shared their experience in organizing missionary work in the field.
At the end of the meeting, decisions were made to develop a series of advanced training courses for diocesan missionaries in the field of apologetics, taking into account the requests of diocesan missionary departments, as well as video and methodological materials on the organization of oath-taking and mystery talks.
Synodal Missionary Department/Patriarchy.ru
