“We must stand firmly on the foundation of the Church’s canons and not with those who are straying from them. In former times for the exposure of canonical irregularities in a Local Church canonical communion was broken with her. The Russian Church Abroad cannot act in this way, in so far as her status has not been clearly defined. For this reason she must not break communion with the other Churches, if they do not take this step first. But, while maintaining communion, [the Church Abroad] must not remain silent over violations against the righteousness of the Church” - St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco
St. John on Breaking Communion
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When was this said?
Was this written before ROCOR broke communion with the EP over the lifting of the anathemas?
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Interestingly, the EP also commemorate St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco on their calendar.
Holy Father John, intercede for us all!
"As long as it depends on Monothelitism, then Miaphysitism is nothing but a variant of Monophysitism."
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George Australia
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Nektarios wrote:I wouldnt be supprised if the EP commorated Jesse Jackson...
Nektarios,
From what you have been saying about leaving the Antiochians, you are currently making decisions concerning the Salvation of your soul..... I hope these decisions are based on objective facts and not subjective emotions as indicated by the above quote- we cannot afford to be that frivolous with our salvation.
Let's talk facts, Nektarios. Why is it that you "wouldnt be supprised if the EP commorated Jesse Jackson...(sic)"? Do you not agree with the Glorification or Commemoration of a particular Saint in the EP? If so, whom have they Glorified or Commemorate that you do not consider a Saint?
Have the courage of your convictions to tell us who the EP has Glorified or Commemorates in error.
If we can't back up something with facts, then we shouldn't say it, because it is passing judgement, idle gossiping and cowardly.
If nothing else, remember this Nektarios: there are no "throw away lines". There is an Eye which sees everything, and an Ear which hears everything, and a Book which records everything we say and do.
George
"As long as it depends on Monothelitism, then Miaphysitism is nothing but a variant of Monophysitism."