Justice wrote:d9popov wrote:Justice wrote:Archbishop Andronik and the ROCANA haven't repented of their Cyprianism. Perhaps Bishop Akakije is doing this to get back at Archbishop Tikhon of Omsk?
Andronik and the bishops with him issued a statement on the same website that they all reject Cyprianism. However, a priest under Sofrony praises Cyprian openly online. A further clarification would be welcome. Akakije has stated that both "Mathewitism" and "Cyprianism" should be rejected. There is no sign Akakije had changed positions on that.
If they condemn Cyprianism why do they not bring up the late Bishop Stefan's "Radicalized Orthodoxy" encyclical which goes against the 2008 RTOC decision to anathematize it. It seems hypocritical that the ROCANA bishops would condemn Cyprianism but forget that their hierarchy comes directly from Met Agafangel's synod: the same person who asked the Synod in Resistance for help consecrating bishops after the 2007 ROCOR union.
This is a good point you made , i was under the impression that like St Peter when he denied Christ 3 times he was received back amongst the disciples, as also a bishop could repent from cyprianism , however they would not be able to restore themselves from a heresy they received their orders from , but would have to join themselves to right confessing orthodox bishops ..