"The Oriental churches are an integral part of the European identity: A Europe without the contribution of the Oriental Christian is an incomplete Europe. The first thing that's necessary is to recognize the importance of this presence, as a historical patrimony and as a present reality. Without the contributions of the spiritual and cultural traditions of the East, Europe would not be Europe any more."
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H. Em. Card. Achille SILVESTRINI, Prefect of the Congregation for Oriental Churches (8 October 1999) Press Office of the Holy See
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Achille Silvestrini
Achille Silvestrini (25 October 1923 – 29 August 2019) was an Italian cardinal of the Catholic Church.
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