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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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    Art of Speaking Workshop for Clergy to be Held Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2009

    Posted by George Patsourakos on 8/13/2009, 3:21 pm

    Orthodox clergy are encouraged to attend The Art of Speaking Workshop to be held September 28 - October l, 2009 at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts.

    The primary purpose of this workshop is to enhance the ability of priests "to communicate the Gospel with clarity and conviction, and to be leaders who truly serve."

    His Eminence Demetrios, Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, will present the opening address on September 28th, and His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios will host attendants of the workshop for a dinner at the Boston Cathedral Center on the evening of September 30th.

    All Hierarchs of the Eparchial Synod have been invited to the workshop, as have many distinguished clergy, theologians, and experts in the field of preaching and public speaking.

    For more information on this workshop -- including a video in which Archbishop Demetrios explains its importance -- log onto the Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) website.


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