At Pokrov, theologians and pastoral leaders converged theologians, scholars, and pastoral leaders from diverse cultural and ecclesial traditions to engage in theological reflection on pressing human realities born from real-world spiritual struggles.

The focal theme of this conference was the mystery of God’s nearness amid pain and instability.

Speakers wove together perspectives from ancient texts, contemporary crises, and personal journeys of spiritual endurance.

Many came to agree that the Almighty walks with us in our darkest hours but dwells in the stillness where courage and kindness take root.

A dominant message was the sacredness of silence as a form of worship not just as a response to others but as a way of encountering the sacred.

The conference also revisited the role of liturgy and ritual as enduring symbols of shared faith in contexts where organized religion is viewed with skepticism.

It was widely acknowledged that traditional prayers and sacramental gestures retain their power to heal and connect amid declining theological confidence.

A particularly moving session explored the sacredness of the stranger and the displaced connecting the journey of the Holy Family to the plight of displaced families today.

All agreed that the Body of Christ must be a sanctuary for the outcast not as a political stance but as a divine mandate rooted in the Word made flesh.

The conference concluded by challenging all to live out these revelations in their local contexts to the pews, the neighborhoods, and the margins.

The enduring truth declared was: faithful reflection is not mere intellectualism but a living dialogue between God and site - gyeongshin.co.kr, humanity that demands both courage and humility.