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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
What intriques me is......................
Posted by Jolynn Ruggerio
on 8/24/2009, 9:45 am, in reply to "Hey let's all go to Belfast"
Message modified by user Jolynn Ruggerio 8/24/2009, 9:46 am
The respect and celebration this community has for all Orthodox cultures and no notion of MAKING everyone Irish Orthodox. Our cultural heritage is inextricably linked to our Orthodox faith...........AND our Orthodox faith is inextricably linked to our cultural heritage. Never to be lorded over one over another's heritage or orgins but to be shared, celebrated and rejoiced in.
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