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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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    Patriarch Kirill: A Country Needs Spiritual Values to Survive

    Posted by George Patsourakos on 8/24/2009, 12:01 pm

    Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia believes that Russia's defense capacity should be supported with Orthodox values.

    "You should not be ashamed of going to church and teaching Orthodox faith to our children. Then we shall have something to defend with our missiles," the Patriarch said today in addressing workers of the Northern Shipyard in Severodvinsk, Russia.

    Patriarch Kirill added, "The philosophy guided by instincts and valuing everything for money may destroy the country even provided with the most secure nuclear shield."

    The Patriarch emphasized that Russia must focus on strengthening its national integrity and values.


    For more information on Patriarch Kirill's address, visit the Interfax-Religion website.

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