Ecumenical Theological Week concludes in Bolivia

The Ecumenical Theological Week concluded on Saturday, October 24, with a call for heart conversion, unity, and hope in Jesus Christ. Organized by the ecumenism section of the evangelization area of the Bolivian Episcopal Conference, the event ended with an ecumenical prayer for peace at the Maria Reina Parish in La Paz. This final session was hosted by Father Saúl Gutiérrez and included participation from youth and pastoral agents.

The event brought together representatives from several Christian denominations in La Paz, including the Iglesia Evangélica Luterana en Bolivia, the Iglesia Anglicana, the Iglesia Metodista en Bolivia, the Iglesia Sirio Ortodoxa de Antioquía, the Iglesia del Nazareno, the Iglesia Pentecostal Concilio Latinoamericano, and the Iglesia Luterana de Habla Alemana, represented by Pastor Matthías Strecker.

Participants from various jurisdictions across the country also joined through daily virtual sessions via Zoom. These included delegates and faithful from Potosí, Camiri, Ñuflo de Chávez, Oruro, Aiquile, Cochabamba, Sucre, and Santa Cruz. During the closing, Auxiliary Bishop of La Paz Luis Durán delivered a final message to the attendees.