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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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    Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches Develop Warm Relationship

    Posted by George Patsourakos on 9/15/2009, 10:25 pm

    In a sign of growing closeness between the Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches, the Vatican announced today that Archbishop Hilarion, the Russian Orthodox head of External Church Affairs, is visiting Rome at the invitation of Cardinal Walter Kasper, president of the Pontificial Council for Promoting Christian Unity.

    Archbishop Hilarion's trip began today and will last until September 20, 2009. He was received by Pope Benedict today, upon his arrival in Rome.

    A statement issued by the Council for Christian Unity states, "In the wake of many meetings and conversations with the Patriarch in the past, this meeting will confirm the ties of friendship between the Catholic Church and the Russian Orthodox Church, on the solid basis of mutual understanding and respect."

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