"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 * Pray and Work for Orthodox Unity in North America!!! * Welcome to the St. Andrew House Discussion Forum * Visit our Home Page at www.standrewhouse.com

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Posted by rjklancko on 7/14/2011, 3:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Sooo..."

and that is not good because???????? if it is working and is touiching souls in a positive manner why be so judgemental ( judgement is rerserved to Jesus ins't it?) look for the good in it -introductions create community - in my parish there are a group of tribes and the tribes are insular and commun ity information is virtually non existant - but we do serve orthos to an empty church





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