Orthodox priests and Lutheran theologians discuss the Basis of the Social Concept of the Russian Orthodox Church

Evangelical Lutheran theologians from the Diocese of the Northern Elba met with Archpriest Boris Ustimenko, dean of the North District of Germany, and Rev. Sergy Baburin, rector of Hamburg Church of St. John of Kronschtadt in the Church of St. John of Kronschtadt on 23 January 2006.

The participants discussed the Basis of the Social Concept of the Russian Orthodox Church. Lutheran theologians showed great interest to the document and noted that it testifies to the great potential of the Russian Orthodox Church and theological revival after long years of persecutions.

In conclusion, the guests received the Basis of the Social Concept in German as a present.