The other question is- is Kyprianism a heresy in the strict sense of the word? Yes they are dangerous schismatics with a lot of (Freemasonic?) money from God knows who, but are they actually heretics?
Dear Theophan,
Before you can be convinced that Kyprianism is a heresy, you must first tell us what evidence you are prepared to accept. First tell us what constitutes a heresy, as understood by the Church, and only then will it be possible to demonstrate to your satisfaction that the synod of Kyprianos is heretical.
Also, you were not entirely clear as to what you meant by "Kyprianism". Some would take "Kyprianism" to mean their unorthodox teaching regarding heretics who have yet to be condemned by an Oecumenical Council remaining members of the Church, with valid orders, able to administer the holy mysteries of the Church.
However, at the end of your statement, you refer to the synod itself, asking if they are heretical.
Drawing a distinction between the two is important, because some consider them heretics in more ways than one.
For example, two of their so-called bishops openly (in an official print publication of theirs, called Orthodox Tradition) promote the demonic and diabolical Harry Potter books. One would assume that silent assent on the part of the other "bishops" of the synod constitutes tacit approval of this promotion of witchcraft and sorcery.
There is a Kyprianite reader by the name of John Granger who publishes books promoting Harry Potter and the occult, with the sanction of his bishop.
Others have accused Kyprianos of preaching the heresy of chiliasm, although I must confess I am not privy to the details of these accusations.
So please inform us first as to what you are willing to accept as constituting heresy by this synod.
Cyprian
