In a significant step toward strengthening interreligious cooperation, the Islamic Republic of Iran is preparing to host the 13th edition of the Islam-Orthodox Christianity dialogue series.
This announcement came during a high-level meeting between Mohammad-Mahdi Imanipour, the head of Iran’s Islamic Culture and Communication Organization, and Bishop Cyril Nakonechny of Rybinsk and Danilovsky. The meeting took place in Kazan, Russia.
Imanipour underlined the success of the previous 12 rounds, noting that these dialogues have laid a strong foundation for continued interfaith engagement. He confirmed that the upcoming session will be held in Iran, with Metropolitan Cyril presiding over the discussions.
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According to Imanipour, the forthcoming round aims to delve deeper into how religion and spirituality can play an effective role in shaping a balanced and multipolar global order. He emphasized the importance of re-evaluating the modern world through a spiritual lens—a process currently underway in Iran with input from scholars and institutions across eight countries.
He also turned attention to the humanitarian crisis in Palestine, urging religious communities worldwide to raise their voices against the atrocities committed by the Israeli regime. He called for collective moral action to oppose the ongoing genocide and forced displacement of Palestinians.
Metropolitan Cyril echoed similar concerns, remarking that today’s world faces severe identity and moral dilemmas. He emphasized the need to uphold and pass down spiritual and ethical principles, especially to the younger generation, to counteract the erosion of these values.
As the world navigates through crises and complex changes, the upcoming interfaith dialogue in Iran is expected to foster meaningful conversations and practical outcomes for a more spiritually attuned and ethically responsible global society.