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...
Spin-heading convert wants to know: is the above Catholic, as in Roman-Pope, etc?
ReplyDeleteIt is. However it looks like the good sort, the "ecumenism of the trenches" where traditional Christians (Protestant, RC, big O) can reinforce each other in our struggle in The Way.
DeleteCatholic, yes. Roman, no.
ReplyDeleteOne of my loves for Orthodoxy is when a questioned is asked, the answers vary, almost to my confusion point.
ReplyDeleteLord, have mercy, though we are not worthy.
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Say, what is "God With Us" called in Germany?
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