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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
Poll of the Week - I am NOT making this up
Posted by from The National Herald
on 7/7/2009, 5:08 pm
Poll of the Week
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America launched a new Greek language educational initiative this week. Over the past hundred years throughout the United States, Greek Orthodox parishes were established to serve as centers for both the Orthodox Faith and Greek culture. Should the Archdiocese and the Metropolises make the promotion and preservation of the Greek language a priority EQUAL to that of its religious mission?
Yes
No
Maybe
The results to date - you're gonna love this:
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America launched a new Greek language educational initiative this week. Over the past hundred years throughout the United States, Greek Orthodox parishes were established to serve as centers for both the Orthodox Faith and Greek culture. Should the Archdiocese and the Metropolises make the promotion and preservation of the Greek language a priority EQUAL to that of its religious mission?
Results so far...
41% voted "Yes"
51% voted "No"
8% voted "Maybe"
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