"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
Met. Methodios can't move his see without approval from the EP. So of course, it only makes sense to insist the other guy do it and then if he doesn't agree, penalize him by cutting off all ties. And even though moving a see would incur all kinds of expenses, too bad even if their jurisdiction is having severe financial difficulties at the moment. Oh yea, lots of understanding, mercy and love in that letter...
