Delegates' Assembly in Rottenburg

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Prayer for peace

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Orthodox archbishop becomes adviser to the IDC

Archbishop Polycarpus Augin Aydin, Syrian Orthodox bishop of the Netherlands, advises the board of the IDC and becomes a member of the assembly of delegates. We are happy!

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Conference 2021

Details and registration

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World Café

In the World Café, you will find articles from all over the world. Deacons and their wives describe the situation of the diaconate in their respective countries

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Deacons are the Face of the Church in Daily Life

Pope Francis speaks to the IDC delegation

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Hong Kong Study Report

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IDC Board met Congregation for the Clergy and Protector

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Get to know our history, our tasks and our aims. Find out more about the people who dedicate themselves to the IDC’s work throughout the world.

Along with texts of a pastoral-practical or systematic-theological nature you will also find up-to-date information on the development of the diaconate in various countries.

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Members from over 50 countries receive information about all aspects of diaconate and develop the profile of diaconate.

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The Diaconia Christi Internationalis Foundation is promoting active solidarity worldwide in close cooperation with the International Diaconate Centre and with local deacons.

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Study conferences / News

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Inspirational Moments in Lourdes

Over 200 participants in the IDC Study Conference in Lourdes coming from all continents and from 30 nations took inspiration from the site and its spirituality as well as from the conference topic “Salvation and Healing in a Diaconal Church” More …