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"We have concluded that when the principle of racial division (i.e. phyletism) is juxtaposed with the teaching of the Gospel and the constant practice of the Church, it is not only foreign to it, but also completely opposed, to it. We decree the following in the Holy Spirit: 1. We reject and condemn racial division, that is, racial differences, national quarrels and disagreements in the Church of Christ, as being contrary to the teaching of the Gospel and the holy canons of our blessed fathers, on which the holy Church is established and which adorn human society and lead it to Divine piety. 2. In accordance with the holy canons, we proclaim that those who accept such division according to races and who dare to base on it hitherto unheard-of racial assemblies are foreign to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and are real schismatics." Constantinople...1872 * Pray and Work for Orthodox Unity in North America!!! * St. Andrew House announces Agreement to fund Orthodox Unity effort for years to come - see www.orthodoxdetroit.com * Welcome to the St. Andrew House Discussion Forum * Coming Soon - Orthodox Business Directory * Visit our Home Page at www.orthodoxdetroit.com

    Abp Job calls for Extraordinary Synod meeting in July

    Posted by by Abp Job (dcalvert) on 6/9/2007, 10:30 am
    Message modified by user dcalvert 6/9/2007, 1:40 pm


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    Orthodox Church in America
    DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST
    Office of the Archbishop

    OFFICIAL

    June 8, 2007
    Martyr Kalliope
    No. 126

    TO: The Faithful Clergy and People of the Diocese of the Midwest

    My Beloved in the Lord,

    Glory to Jesus Christ!

    I have determined that Monday, June 25,2007, will be a Special Day of Prayer and
    Fasting for the Diocese of the Midwest. I realize that our faithful respond to the Apostles'
    Fast in various ways, but I urge everyone to set apart this day in a spirit of seriousness
    and strictness, to beg God's mercy on the Orthodox Church in America in this time of
    crisis. This Special Day of Prayer and Fasting is to be announced in all the churches. A
    Service of Prayer is being prepared and will be available next week for use in the
    churches and for personal devotion.

    Also, I have petitioned His Beatitude to convene an extraordinary session of the Holy
    Synod in July and have enlisted the support of the other hierarchs in this crucial matter.

    Asking your prayers for my unworthiness and with much love in Christ Jesus, I remain

    Faithfully yours in Christ,

    +JOB

    Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest

    Link: click here to read the original letter

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