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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
Re: BTW - Ever hear this? The EP supported the Bolsheviks over St. Tikhon
Posted by Dean Calvert
on 6/13/2011, 7:20 pm, in reply to "Re: BTW - Ever hear this? The EP supported the Bolsheviks over St. Tikhon"
Just thought you might be interested....makes perfect sense when you think of it...modern day Byzantine foreign policy...the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Perhaps you should check out the entire truth of the matter and report back to us.
Best Regards,
Dean
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