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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: Russian Orthodox Museum in Alaska to Close in August, 2009
Posted by Al
on 7/16/2009, 11:28 am, in reply to "Re: Russian Orthodox Museum in Alaska to Close in August, 2009"
Message modified by user Al 7/16/2009, 11:31 am|
Wow, Tom. That would put an end to the debate as to which Patriarchate is prime in North America. Obviously, only Alexandria has a legitimate claim. And there are artifacts to prove it. Beats everyone else by at least a millenium. And the Greeks and Russians have been arguing over a decade or so difference. :-)
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Al
Paros Island, Greece
