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 was glad to see Protodeacon Andrei Kuraev, whose "conservative" credentials are impeccable, showing us that there are Orthodox Russians who have serious issues with this project.
ReplyDeleteGod bless Protodeacon Andrei!
DeleteIt's worth the effort of evangelization of the Russian state and people. What would you prefer something like the US army where worship of satan is rife. Let Russia alone its the last hope in a world where given history it is increasingly difficult to be white and Christian
DeleteAnyone here going to protest the racism? No?
DeleteVisiting foreigners may be able to tell whether they are in heaven or still on earth.
ReplyDeleteDionysius Redington
Lubbock, Texas
Russia still has a sense of Christendom. They've kind of repurposed it, borrowing the atheists' victory over the Nazis and fitting it into a Russian narrative. But really it's always been Russia, which is why Solshenitzyn went back.
ReplyDeleteIt is an incredible, awe-inspiring Cathedral, the kind we don't even remember how to make. Or never learned, actually. It stands in marked contrast to our secular state and our religious buildings. And they are actually preserving their heritage, not tearing it down.
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ReplyDeleteFrom an architectural view, really find this cathedral interesting and has beauty, very Parisian/Victorian almost steampunk. I still prefer the Naval Cathedral in Krondstat which is absolutely gorgeous. (the real Cathedral of the armed forces)
ReplyDeleteDont know why we needed this, 30 minute walk from the nearest town (that has a new church), far from any military installation and in a giant museum. Very odd rational as a church and it concerns me its use as monument, the church shouldn't let itself be used as a political message.