St. Andrew House Discussion Forum
[ Post a Response | St. Andrew House Discussion Forum ]
"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
Re: From Vision to Action: Countdown to May 2010
Posted by George Patsourakos
on 11/3/2009, 8:10 pm, in reply to "From Vision to Action: Countdown to May 2010"
It is good news from the Orthodox Christian Laity that all Orthodox Bishops in North America will meet after Pentecost in May, 2010, to begin a process designed to lead to a united American Orthodox Church.
American Orthodox Christians have been struggling for decades to establish a united American Orthodox Church. They are now beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We hope and pray that this is the true light -- the Light of Christ!
|
|
Responses:
- There are no responses to this message.
|
