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...
I can't see a need for such a book. I am a mother, and have no interest in such a compilation. The Church has prayer books replete with everything needed for people in all walks of life. This book reminds me of the strange array of Protestant Bible versions -- one for firemen, three for teens, two for mothers, four for men, and so forth.
ReplyDeleteWhat's next, a Women's Study Bible? oh wait...
ReplyDeleteI agree with "A reader"... seems very unnecessary.
As another mother, and convert from protestantism, I also agree. Many of the new books coming out remind me of protestantism....I have recently discovered the writings /translations of Father Seraphim Rose and St. Nikolai Velimoric (Prologue) and appreciate that they are from our more recent times but still aim to keep us in touch with Tradition.
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