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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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    OCL Conference on American Orthodox Unity Set for October 29-31, 2009

    Posted by George Patsourakos on 6/27/2009, 3:43 pm

    "The Road to Unity from Vision to Action: Orthodox Christianity in America" is the title of this year's Orthodox Christian Laity (OCL) conference that will be held at the Antiochian Village in Ligonier, Pennsylvania from October 29 to 31, 2009.

    This conference is primarily designed to discuss what needs to be done to unify the nine American Orthodox jurisdictions into one harmonious American Orthodox Christian Church.

    "The Road to Unity" is blessed by Metropolitan Philip, Metropolitan Jonah, and Metropolitan Christopher. The keynote address will be delivered by Metropolitan Jonah.

    Other hierarchs who will be attending the conference include Archbishop Nathaniel of Detroit and Bishop Thomas of Charleston.

    Topics to be discussed include: Orthodox Unity at Work and in Service; Unity Efforts Past and Present; Orthodoxy and American Culture; and The Great and Holy Council.

    For more information on this conference, visit the OCL website.

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