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 heard a woman speak on Medjugorje many years ago, before I was Orthodox. She was not allowed to speak in the Catholic diocese of Boston and could not use a Catholic church either. I believe that Medjugorge is still not recognized by the Vatican ascauthentic not that that means any thing. There are numerous problems with it. Either a con or occultic in nature are the charges.
ReplyDeleteI can not imagine that anyone who has read about the matter would suggest an Orthodox organization entertain a discussion on the subject. IIRC correctly there is the prayer to convert all of Russia to Roman Catholicism.
ReplyDeleteThe conversion of Russia was part of Fatima and the RCC organization The Blue Army was formed to pray for the conversion of Russia. If I remember correctly Mary's message was about the conversion of Russia to her son, not the RCC.
ReplyDeleteThat is on going. I would not rule out that the sincere and fervent prayers of The Blue Army has something to do with that.