Recognise the local impact of the global, and the global impact of the local; broaden our network to include international academic affiliates, finding synergies with research and study projects at centres and universities in other countries; engaged in identifying a range of projects, centres, and institutes around the world that also focus on the promise and challenge of religious pluralism; plan to get an overview of the architecture of this growing group of institutions.

Tell the biblical story in ever new and creative ways; Point to the redemptive work of Christ and the life-changing presence of the Spirit; Provide a place of sanctuary, tranquility and renewal in the name of the One who said, "I will give you rest"; Call for personal righteousness, justice and reconciliation in the Church and in the world and to hear, respect and cherish all God's children; Use God's gifts wisely and fairly for the good of all; Learn from one another and work together for the healing of the nations.

Maintain the Church's relations with Local Orthodox Churches, non-Orthodox Churches, Christian organisations and non-Christian religious communities, as well as governmental, parliamentary, inter-governmental, religious, public bodies abroad, and public international organisations.

Eliminate all forms of intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief.

Develop an immense body of policy related to social, political, and ecological issues. These policies speak of how to live out their faith in light of the challenges the world faces at any given time.

Develop activities and initiatives in order to achieve - based on peace, dialogue and tolerance - balanced economic, and sustainable social development and the promotion of a greater knowledge and understanding of the different cultures, of the different religions, and of the peoples of the Mediterranean.

Inspired by the creation of a holiday in 2007 in Lebanon, which celebrated the occasion of the common feast of the Annunciation, in March 2015 Efesia initiated a gathering of more than 800 Christians and Muslims in the Basilica of Longpont sur Orge to celebrate Marie - Myiram under the title: "Together with Mary". Today, Efesia provides animation and federates the group "Together with Mary".

Provide the practical support required to counter religious prejudice, conflict and extremism in order to promote an open-minded and stable society.

Build mutual trust and understanding through unique person-to-person programmes and activities in the region.

Foster interfaith and intercultural dialogue, stimulate thinking and exchange of opinions on supporting and fostering democracy and peace all over the world and provide a common platform for education and information exchange; promote peace in the world and contribute to a peaceful coexistence of the adherents of different faiths, cultures, ethnicities and races; promote education, exchange of information, opinions and expertise, with a special focus on including as diverse a range of viewpoints as possible in our activities; organize conferences, seminars, panel discussions, common projects, scholarships, publications, meetings, trips and several other activities; promote the Fountain Magazine in Nigeria which is an initiative magazine of science and spiritual thought and bimonthly periodical, exploring life and our existence from a wide scholarship of humanities, natural sciences and perspectives on faith.