# Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry (1982)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/1982-baptism-eucharist-and-ministry
Location: Lima, Peru
Themes: Theology

The Faith and Order Commission's Lima text on convergence. At this point in the timeline (1982), the Bishop of Rome was Pope John Paul II (16 October 1978 – 2 April 2005).

## Why it matters
Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry mattered because it shaped how Christians understand God, Christ, salvation and the church.

Pope at the time: [Pope John Paul II](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-john-paul-ii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baptism,_Eucharist_and_Ministry)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Baptism%2C+Eucharist+and+Ministry)
- [Wikipedia — Modern Era (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_the_20th_century)