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"We have concluded that when the principle of phyletism (i.e. ecclesiastical nationalism) 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
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    Re: The Time Has Come...

    Posted by Dean Calvert on 1/18/2009, 5:36 pm, in reply to "Re: The Time Has Come..."

    Gentlemen,

    The OCL had attempted to jump start meetings between the AOCA and the OCA a few years back. Both they and I were, at the time, puzzled by Met. Philip's unwillingness to move forward solely with the OCA...(this was pre-time of troubles).

    As we look back, with the benefit of hindsight, there's need to wonder about the source of Met. Philip's hesitation.

    I would be sadly disappointed if precisely the scenario outlined by Herman is not already underway...or will be shortly. Met. Jonah is clearly a "big picture" guy, and certainly a proponent for unity in this country. I've described him as "the Greeks' worst nightmare"...i.e., a convert, spiritual, committed, knowledgeable, charismatic, and
    likely to be on the scene for a very long time.

    The time has clearly come...we should all pray that an American Church, complete with an American patriarch, comes to fruition soon.

    Best Regards,
    Dean

    PS and if you REALLY want to give Metropolitan Jonah a hand, call your own bishop and tell him what you think!

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