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by Dcn.Ephrem
Thu 9 October 2014 11:47 pm
Forum: Intra-TOC Discussions
Topic: Discussion and criticism of GOC-K & SiR Union
Replies: 505
Views: 5807

Re: Discussion and criticism of GOC-K & SiR Union

ROAC did not anathematize Cyprianism in the sense that you mean. The ROAC synod simply pointed out that Cyprianism is simply another form of ecumenism, and therefore falls under the anathema against ecumenism, specifically the part that says, "and who do not distinguish the priesthood and myste...
by Dcn.Ephrem
Thu 9 October 2014 9:06 pm
Forum: Intra-TOC Discussions
Topic: Discussion and criticism of GOC-K & SiR Union
Replies: 505
Views: 5807

Re: Discussion and criticism of GOC-K & SiR Union

As many people have already pointed out, Cyprianism was not, in the final analysis, a "new" heresy. It is simply a subtle ecumenism. It follows the logic of ecumenism ("You and I worship the same God"), only it applies it to the ecumenists themselves. That Metropolitan Cyprian wa...
by Dcn.Ephrem
Mon 6 October 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: Intra-TOC Discussions
Topic: Dogma of Redemption
Replies: 41
Views: 2533

Re: Dogma of Redemption

The link providing an English translation of the Dogma of Redemption originally posted by HOCNA has been removed. Does anyone have another link that provides access to this publication? Maria, if you would like for me to send you a pdf of the document, I could do that. Just private message me your ...
by Dcn.Ephrem
Fri 5 September 2014 3:44 pm
Forum: Monasteries and the Monastic Life
Topic: An ex-Calvinist outsider strongly drawn to Palamism
Replies: 9
Views: 20438

Re: An ex-Calvinist outsider strongly drawn to Palamism

Note: Novi Stjenik is a women's monastery. There are at least two men's monastery under Bishop Akakije, though I do not remember their names. If you are interested in visiting one of the monasteries, consider contacting Fr. Stefan Nikolic: o.stefansipc@gmail.com

by Dcn.Ephrem
Tue 29 July 2014 11:19 pm
Forum: Intra-TOC Discussions
Topic: Discussion and criticism of GOC-K & SiR Union
Replies: 505
Views: 5807

Re: Discussion and criticism of GOC-K & SiR Union

As many people have already said here and there (Father Nilos, Ephrem, myself), the situation lacks clarity and needs to be clarified. So doubts and questions are normal; but it is not intellectualy fair to transform a doubt in an assertion like some are doing. For instance, I posted the scan of th...
by Dcn.Ephrem
Fri 11 July 2014 2:14 pm
Forum: True Orthodox Christian Churches
Topic: Metr. John's Letter to Metr. Raphael Re: Name-Worshiping
Replies: 4
Views: 3188

Re: Metr. John's Letter to Metr. Raphael Re: Name-Worshiping

Yes, thank you very much. This letter is a very welcome and well-articulated addition to the English-language literature against Name-Worshiping.

by Dcn.Ephrem
Mon 30 June 2014 2:04 pm
Forum: True Orthodox Christian Churches
Topic: Appeal for Unity - ROAC, RTOC
Replies: 10
Views: 5004

Re: Appeal for Unity - ROAC, RTOC

The appeal actually does not propose that the two Synods merge into a single group, only that they more officially recognize and cooperate with one another. The lengthy historical note at the end points out that the Russian Church since St. Tikhon's time has had the unique canonical opportunity to o...