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Confirmed · Registration Opening Soon

Orientale Lumen Conference on Christian Unity

A symposium on Catholic-Orthodox ecumenism & the future of Christian dialogue

Co-sponsored by
Likoudis Legacy Foundation · Orientale Lumen Foundation
July 20 2026
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Venue Baltimore, MD — venue to be announced
Liturgical prayer & possible Mass at the Basilica of the Assumption being explored
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Date Week of July 20, 2026
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Partner Hotel Hotel Indigo Baltimore · Special 50% conference rate

The Likoudis Legacy Foundation, in collaboration with the Orientale Lumen Foundation, will host an ecumenical conference on Christian unity in Baltimore, Maryland. The Foundation is exploring the possibility of liturgical prayer services and possibly a Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — America's first cathedral.

The conference will bring together Catholic and Eastern Orthodox theologians, hierarchs, and scholars for a program of academic lectures, prayer services, and sacred music, continuing the ecumenical vision that defined the life's work of James Likoudis. The event takes its name and spirit from the Orientale Lumen tradition of East-West dialogue, which has convened annually since 1994 to deepen the bonds between Catholics and Eastern Christians.

Confirmed Speakers & Participants

Cardinal Seán O'Malley, OFM Cap.

Archbishop of Boston
Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church

Archbishop Pache

Secretary
Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America

Primate, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

Bishop Denis Madden

Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus
Archdiocese of Baltimore

Orthodox Theologians

Additional Eastern Orthodox speakers currently being confirmed

Program Elements

Academic Lectures
Ecumenical Prayer Services
Sacred Music Event
Collaborative Choral Performance
Receptions & Meals, Borders Hall
Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir Collaboration

Accommodations: The Foundation has secured a preferred rate with Hotel Indigo Baltimore — 50% off standard room prices for conference attendees. Booking details will be shared upon registration.

Ongoing · Enrollment Open

The LLF Reading Circle

A guided reading program on papal primacy & Catholic–Orthodox ecumenism

2026 Open
Enrollment
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Focus Text The Divine Primacy of the Bishop of Rome and Modern Eastern Orthodoxy — James Likoudis
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Led by Liz Moncada Sandoval
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Format Guided reading with discussion — format & schedule forthcoming

The Foundation's Book Club brings together experienced and amateur scholars to read and discuss the works of James Likoudis, beginning with one of his most important contributions to ecumenical dialogue. Alongside the reading, the Foundation is developing a companion seminar series featuring leading scholars on papal primacy and Catholic–Orthodox relations.

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