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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
Re: Archdiocesan Hierarchs Meet with His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV
Posted by Dean Calvert
on 6/3/2009, 8:41 pm, in reply to "Re: Archdiocesan Hierarchs Meet with His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV"
I don't know, but I noticed that most of the bishops were smiling, with the exception of Bishop Antoun.
Looks to me like they had a good day.
Perhaps they are not auxiliaries any more? And keep in mind that the AOCA Clergy Laity is coming up very shortly (July).
This is going to be an interesting summer.
Best Regards,
dean
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