tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73042886598650075.post4780821105248669118..comments2024-03-22T11:37:52.668-05:00Comments on Byzantine, Texas: Update on Russian Orthodox Churches in Western EuropeByzantine, TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17845681957622343484noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73042886598650075.post-11969580572569589692019-02-18T01:36:14.921-06:002019-02-18T01:36:14.921-06:00I like your take, David.I like your take, David.Matvey Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121365910878071505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73042886598650075.post-4524354336802742722019-02-12T09:54:00.549-06:002019-02-12T09:54:00.549-06:00"of the preservation of your Russian liturgic..."of the preservation of your Russian liturgical and spiritual tradition, as well as of your work of Orthodox witness in Western societies."<br /><br />An inherently contradictory mandate, and the heart of the whole problem: an Imperial ecclesiology, practiced in nation-states, at a time when people can just pack up and leave when the bullets start flying or the jobs disappear.<br /><br />It's literally the only issue left, and nobody will discuss it or even acknowledge its existence.The Anti-Gnostichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386593803225823789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73042886598650075.post-16682108010098044692019-02-11T18:59:03.458-06:002019-02-11T18:59:03.458-06:00I think HE (and the EP) realize that they made a m...I think HE (and the EP) realize that they made a mistake in how this was handled. The tone and tenor of this letter is conciliatory and contrite. It is now on the Exarchate to decide whether they want to accept it or not.David B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12585542870280397211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73042886598650075.post-56531955977776694532019-02-11T01:13:17.129-06:002019-02-11T01:13:17.129-06:00According to the most recent announcement from Rue...According to the most recent announcement from Rue Daru, the Feb. 23 meeting will only decide on whether to accept or reject Constantinople's suppression of the archdiocese. If they reject it (as seems almost certain), they will discuss possible scenarios at the meeting, but will leave a final decision to a future general assembly.Samn!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14142811721903345946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73042886598650075.post-83737196463785859712019-02-10T23:09:27.875-06:002019-02-10T23:09:27.875-06:00This is a bit confusing. First, "we're re...This is a bit confusing. First, "we're revoking your Tomos and disbanding you without your input," only to then say "I am convinced that, through fruitful dialogue, we will be able to deal with the challenges facing us today."<br /><br />When he refers to challenges, does Met. Emmanuel recognize that the EP's Synod is the author of those challenges?<br /><br />Matvey Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121365910878071505noreply@blogger.com