Original scientific paper
Archbishop Frane Franić and Ecumenical movement and dialogue
Dušan Moro
; Catholic Faculty of Theology, University of Split
Abstract
The archbishop and metropolitan of Split Frane Franić
(1912-2007), as an active participant of the Second Vatican
Council and eager promotor of the Council doctrine and post-
Council spirit, paid exceptional attention and respect to other
Christian churches, especially to the Orthodox Churches. The
focus of his attention was to learn about rich theological heritage
of the Orthodox Churches, particularly about the bishop’s
service, the sacraments’ doctrine, and the value of Tradition in
the Church. The presence of the Serbian Orthodox Church in
the region of former state enabled him a fruitful encounter and
dedication for renewal, fi rst of all in the Catholic Church, then
also an openness towards everybody, especially towards the Othodox,
the Jews, the Muslims, and the atheists themselves.
Keywords
Frane Franić; ecumenism; dialogue; the Second Vatican Council
Hrčak ID:
92055
URI
Publication date:
14.12.2007.
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