Lucca@Europa: talk by Monk Adalberto Mainardi on churches and peace

Lucca@Europa: talk by Monk Adalberto Mainardi

On Friday 10 April at 9:00 PM, the Fondazione Banca del Monte in Lucca will host a public event organized by the association Lucca@Europa. Monk Adalberto Mainardi will address the role of religious communities in the context of the conflict in Ukraine and discuss paths toward peace.

• When: Friday, 10 April 2026, 21:00
• Where: Fondazione Banca del Monte di Lucca, Piazza San Martino, Lucca
• Admission: free and open to all
• Topic: "Churches facing the conflict in Ukraine. A challenge for peace"

Adalberto Mainardi is a monk from Cellole (San Gimignano) with extensive experience in ecumenism and Orthodox spirituality. He studied philosophy and Slavic philology, translates from Russian and other Slavic languages, and has published on the history of the Russian Church and Eastern European religious life.

The talk will examine religious and cultural factors shaping the conflict, offering historical, political and theological perspectives that can help restore dialogue and reaffirm peace through respect for international law.

Lucca@Europa schedules this event within a series focused on European and international issues, aiming to promote discussion and participation among citizens. For information: [email protected].

The meeting is recommended for those interested in ecumenism, international relations, religious history and peacebuilding initiatives.