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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
Do auxiliary bishops have auxiliary flocks?
Posted by Herman
on 5/18/2009, 12:54 pm, in reply to "Read the entire opinion here Part II"
Is there such a thing as an auxiliary Christian? I don't know but I can't help but think that a bishop without a flock is (as the British so charmingly say) redundant.
As a variation on my previous theme on a possible path forward to "a more perfect union", perhaps instead of forming a synod with Metropolitan Philip, Metropolitan Jonah should have a very serious chat with certain "auxiliary" bishops who might be disposed to seek a more appropriate status? What could be more American than an American Orthodox revolution and Declaration of Independence? We still have time to work something out before July 4th, wouldn't that be a hoot?
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