EP calls different Paschal dates a "scandal"
( Orthodox Times ) - Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew extended in his homily his heartfelt wishes to all the non-Orthodox Christians who celebrated the Holy Easter on Sunday, March 31, after presiding over the Sunday Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Theodore of the Community of Vlanga. “On this day, the timeless message of the Resurrection resonates more profoundly than ever, as our non-Orthodox Christian brethren and sisters commemorate the resurrection of our Lord from the dead, celebrating Holy Easter. We have already sent our representatives to all the Christian Communities of the confessions here, to extend our heartfelt wishes of the Holy Great Church of Christ and our Patriarchal congratulations. But also from this position we extend a heartfelt greeting of love to all Christians around the world who celebrate Holy Easter today. We beseech the Lord of Glory that the forthcoming Easter celebration next year will not merely be a fortuitous occurrence, but rather the beginning...
What a magnificent interview> His Grace speaks with love , compassion, and authority in the midst of so much suffering.
ReplyDeleteDitto to the above. Praise God that there are Christian leaders, such as this good Bishop, rightly the delight of his community in the UK, who share such wisdom and demeanor in Christ with the public! Would that the confused politicians in the USA, who shoot from the hip, out of their misguided zeal, at anything that doesn't line up with their shallow presuppositions about Egypt.
ReplyDeleteThe TV interviewer himself was shocked at the depth of sense and love that this leader of the Copts evidenced. His words, the Bishop's, were like oil of frankincense, upon the wounded ears of the multitudes who have had to put up with the hateful clacker and clammer and bitterness of the media.
Do what you can to have him and other godly leaders of the Coptic Church back for more, at the opportune time.
KL Hoessel, Michigan