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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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    Akathist to St. Moses the Black

    Posted by Robert Mitchell on 8/19/2009, 11:01 pm

    The Akathist to
    St. Moses the Black

    BROTHERHOOD OF ST. MOSES THE BLACK
    METROPOLITAN DETROIT CHAPTER

    We cordially invite you to join us on Thursday, August 27, 2009 as we learn of the life
    of St. Moses the Black through the prayerful akathist service. An akathist is a hymn
    that recalls the life of a saint, holy event, or one of the persons of the Holy Trinity.

    St. Moses the Black was an Ethiopian who lived in the 4th century. He is a revered
    Desert Father whose spiritual journey is an inspiring story of the Christian struggle.

    A former slave and notorious gang leader, St. Moses repented of his sinful life by
    God’s grace, and lived in an Egyptian desert monastery. St. Moses became known for
    his humility, wisdom, and power over demons. He was ordained a priest, and
    eventually became an abbot of a monastery with 75 disciples. St. Moses is
    recognized as the patron saint of African-Americans. His life and victory in Christ is
    remembered on August 28th.

    The akathist service: 7:00pm - 7:45pm (approx.)

    St. Innocent Orthodox Church
    23300 W. Chicago, Redford, MI 48239
    (south of I-96/east of Telegraph Road)

    Please stay immediately afterwards for light refreshments and informal discussion.

    All are welcome! For more details, please call Sharon Gomulka 248-477-6411 or
    Robert Mitchell 313-866-8630.

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