Orthodox communion in Austria: Over 200 young people of several nationalities prayed together in Viennatranslated

More than 200 Orthodox youth of several nationalities gathered in Vienna on Saturday, where they prayed together as part of the Pan-Orthodox Youth Meeting in Austria.

According to a statement sent by the organizers on social networks, the theme of the event was "Holy Mysteries - our path to sanctification".

The program was organized by Fr. Emanuel Nuțu, cultural adviser of the Archdiocese of Germany, Austria and Luxembourg, and Fr. Athanasius Buk, responsible for youth ministry within the Austrian Metropolitanate (Ecumenical Patriarchate).

The Holy Liturgy was performed in German by His Eminence Father Arsenius, the Greek Metropolitan of Austria and the president of the Austrian Orthodox Bishops' Conference, together with 13 priests from different Orthodox Churches in the place of worship provided by the "Mater Salvatoris" Catholic community in Vienna.

His Eminence emphasized the significance of the Holy Mysteries in the Christian's life and their role in the path to sanctification and communion with God.

Seminars on the Holy Mysteries The young people then participated in six seminars organized by age category, supported by Fr. Ioan Moga, Fr...