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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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    Orthodox Church Urges Bulgarians to Boycott Madonna Concert

    Posted by George Patsourakos on 8/26/2009, 5:38 pm

    The Orthodox Church in Bulgaria has blasted a Madonna concert scheduled to occur in Sofia, Bulgaria this weekend.

    The Bulgarian Orthodox Church is accusing the 51-year-old pop singer of showing disrespect to Christianity, and is urging Bulgarians to stay away from the show.

    The Church's statement laments the fact that August 29 is the day of lent for Orthodox Christians, marking the beheading of John the Baptist, the biblical preacher who baptized Jesus Christ.

    Madonna has faced strong criticism on previous tours, as a result of "crucifying" herself on a cross during her concerts. She wore a crown of thorns and sang, while she was hanging from a cross on her "Confessions" world tour in 2006.

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