The changing face of Christianity and the new outlines of Ecumenism in the 21st century

Abstract

At the global level the map of Christianity suffered major changes during the 20th century. The ecumenical movement, at its turn, encountered profound changes during this century and reached to a point considered by many a turning point, regarding both aspects pertaining to organization and manifestation and to the agenda. With such realities as starting points we intend to present the main elements of the evolution of Christianity across the 20th century, and the challenges as well as the major questions the ecumenical movement is facing.