The mystery and the unity of the Church: Considerations from an Eastern Orthodox perspective

This article attempts an approach to discuss the mystery and unity of church firstly, it underlined that cannot have a formal definition as divine life extended from Christ’s resurrected body into those who believe receive Holy Mysteria. At same time, process becoming part is mystical one. In order for in Christ be possible, must formed human being. Becoming Christian described terms specific birth (cf. Gl 4:19), its end being formation us. Then, theme dealt with Eastern Orthodox perspective, not isolation, but connection Roman Catholic, Protestant ecumenical concerns collaboration amongst Christians. The cosmic unifying vocation was accomplished because five syntheses realised by her Head, our Lord Saviour Jesus Christ. Then there are references Theotokological aspect church, Baptism bond unity; Eucharist Mysterion ecclesial unity, ministry bishop Christians one Church. Contribution: author, having experience dialogues former member Commmission on World Mission Evangelism and, at present, Commission Faith Order Council Churches, tried offer balanced perspective sensitive Church, referring some main relevant sources, which facilitate dialogue, mutual knowledge collaboration.