He was a close friend of the English ecumenist George Bell. Albert was a scientist, philosopher, astrologer, theologian, spiritual writer, ecumenist, and diplomat. Dr. Geoffrey Wainwright, noted Methodist ecumenist and professor at Duke Divinity School. It was through her mentor Sergey Averintsev that Sedakova became involved in the ecumenist movement. He is a gifted preacher and noted ecumenist. He was a highly regarded Reformation historian and ecumenist. He is also Ecumenist in Residence at the Toronto School of Theology.