The Saint Euphrosynos Cafe

to all those who read this thread...this is a prime example of how great the schism has become. Let it be known, though, no-one on this thread is the end all-be all representative of either the OO or EO Church. There are those on both sides, who, with good intentions, defend the faith through belief ...

to answer your question as to if I personally am singling out the Ethiopian church, I only have a personal love for the ethiopian church because I was brought to the faith by the teachings of H.I.M. Haille Sellassie. I was a foolish Rasta who happened first upon an Eastern Orthodox church by God's ...

I have opened up a real can 'o' worms here! There are those on both sides who have voted no. I am surprised that there is not a consensus for the yes vote. I truly appreciate all your votes and rhetoric. Maybe I have been misunderstood...My idea was to keep up the talk between East and Oriental ...

I believe, personally, there is alot of grey area and much is yet to be discussed. May our Holy Bishops keep discussing this matter to rectify the decisions made in Chalcedon.

Are you questioning Chacedon?

Our bishops have been trying to get them back in the Church for 1,500 years!
Chalcedon ...

No, because they stayed in communion with the Monophysites who were anthematized by the 4th Œcumenical Council (Chalcedon).
whether or not something happened in the past that was looked apon as a heretical action by the eastern church, we now are in a different time. We have different ...

It is my understanding that the Ethiopians were not present at the last 4 counsels because of communication problems???

andy holland
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yes...this is true, it is more a matter of a language barrier. Someone told me once as an example, "put an iron rod half way in a furnace and pull it out ...