Ecclesiastical Communion

[twf]

When the new Bishop of Rome is elected in the coming weeks, will he have to re-extend ecclesiastical communion to the Eastern Patriarchs, as is the case with each newly elected Eastern Patriarch?

 

[jwinch2]

Interesting question and the first I have heard of this. I look forward to the discussion.

 

[Zekariya]

When the new Bishop of Rome is elected in the coming weeks, will he have to re-extend ecclesiastical communion to the Eastern Patriarchs, as is the case with each newly elected Eastern Patriarch?

I doubt that. They are already received ecclesiastical communion from Rome (vie Pope Benedict XVI) in their role as patriarch. I don’t think that there is any historical precedent for doing that each time a new pope is elected.

 

[UncleBill]

I doubt that. They are already received ecclesiastical communion from Rome (vie Pope Benedict XVI) in their role as patriarch. I don’t think that there is any historical precedent for doing that each time a new pope is elected.

Althought Traditionally the new pope should seek communion with the Eastern Patriarchs. I doubt this will happen though.

 

[Cavaradossi]

Althought Traditionally the new pope should seek communion with the Eastern Patriarchs. I doubt this will happen though.

Indeed, it was once standard practice for a newly elected/ordained bishop of Rome (and really for the bishops of all major sees) to submit synodica to the bishops of major cities within the Empire, announcing his election/ordination, giving a statement of faith, and requesting that communion be established. This practice fell out of favor after the Gregorian Reforms.

 

[jwinch2]

Indeed, it was once standard practice for a newly elected/ordained bishop of Rome (and really for the bishops of all major sees) to submit synodica to the bishops of major cities within the Empire, announcing his election/ordination, giving a statement of faith, and requesting that communion be established. This practice fell out of favor after the Gregorian Reforms.

Interesting. It would be nice, and very respectful, if that were to come back into practice.

 

[Zekariya]

Indeed, it was once standard practice for a newly elected/ordained bishop of Rome (and really for the bishops of all major sees) to submit synodica to the bishops of major cities within the Empire, announcing his election/ordination, giving a statement of faith, and requesting that communion be established. This practice fell out of favor after the Gregorian Reforms.

I never knew this. Thanks!