Pontifical Oriental Institute

The Pontifical Oriental Institute specializes in Eastern Christianity studies through two faculties focusing on ecclesiastical sciences and Eastern canon law programs.

Pope Benedict XV established the institute in 1917, and in 1922 the Society of Jesus received responsibility for managing this academic institution.

The institute maintains a library of 300,000 volumes dedicated to Eastern Christianity, covering theology, liturgy, and historical documents from various Eastern traditions.

Students at the institute receive training in multiple languages including ancient Greek, Syriac, Russian, Church Slavonic, Armenian, and Coptic for their research.

The institute forms part of a consortium with the Pontifical Gregorian University and the Pontifical Biblical Institute, creating a network of specialized religious education.

Location: Rome

Inception: 1917

Founders: Benedict XV

Website: https://orientale.it, http://orientale.it/en/

Part of: Properties of the Holy See

Website: https://orientale.it

GPS coordinates: 41.89714,12.50000

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:00