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On 4 October 2025, Warsaw hosted the celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the publication of the Eastern Memorandum of the Evangelical Church in Germany and the Letter of the Polish Bishops to the German Bishops – two landmark documents that became milestones in the post-war Polish-German reconciliation process.
To commemorate this occasion, a conference entitled “60 Years Later: Reconciliation in Times of Turmoil” was held, accompanied by a concert, prayer, and an ecumenical service. The events gathered representatives of the Churches, academia, politics, and media from Poland and Germany.
The Krzyżowa Foundation for Mutual Understanding in Europe had the honour of being a co-organiser of the celebrations, which served as a powerful reminder of the importance of dialogue, courage, and wisdom in building peace among nations.
Throughout the conference, it was repeatedly emphasised that reconciliation is not a one-time act but a long-term process, requiring truth, reflection, and a genuine willingness to listen to one another.
The message from sixty years ago remains just as relevant today.
Krzyżowa – a place of dialogue, encounter, and remembrance – stands as living proof that mutual understanding and cooperation are possible, even after the most difficult experiences.
2025.10.05 kazanie Św. Trójca Memorandum Wschodnie Jan 13.34-35 (002).pdf
