Orthodox prelate sees agreement on pope coming soon

[R_C]

The fathers didn’t see themselves as developing doctrine. The use of ousia by Athanasius, hypostasis by Basil and the Gregory’s, the hypostatic union are all instances of the preservation of doctrine, not of a growth of doctrine. The definitions are meant to safegaurd what is already the teaching of the Church, not to develop a new doctrine. There is growth in understanding through the use of language, but never anything new.

Now I better understand. Perhaps I’ve been using the word “growth” improperly Thanks.

 

[Milliardo]

Because times change and the Church grows?

Then that would be an innovation, which would be contrary to the Church as being constant and safeguarding that handed down from the early Church.

 

[RollTide1987]

Patriarch Bartholomew I has apparently endorsed what he considers inevitable.

In the same article, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church is apparently foreseeing closer ties with Rome and the papacy:

The Russian Connection…

As the largest branch of Orthodoxy, the Russian Church foresees closer relations with Rome.

As quoted by the Russian news service Kommersant, Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev, Metropolitan of Volokolamsk and head of the Russian Orthodox Church’s Department of External Relations recently stated:

"We see a large area of possibilities for partnership with the Roman Catholic Church.

We hope that our relationship as partners will grow under the leadership of this new Pontiff."

Bishop Hilarion was also quoted by Kommersant as stating:

"Pope Francis has declared on more than one occasion that he feels close to the Orthodox Church and would like to have close contact between the two Churches."

examiner.com/article/catholic-greek-orthodox-reunification-could-be-on-the-horizon

 

[Rand_Al_Thor]

Patriarch Bartholomew I has apparently endorsed what he considers inevitable.

In the same article, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church is apparently foreseeing closer ties with Rome and the papacy:

examiner.com/article/catholic-greek-orthodox-reunification-could-be-on-the-horizon

Well, you know if the Russians are on board, then this really is a serious possibility

 

[Tomdstone]

Patriarch Bartholomew I has apparently endorsed what he considers inevitable.

In the same article, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church is apparently foreseeing closer ties with Rome and the papacy:

examiner.com/article/catholic-greek-orthodox-reunification-could-be-on-the-horizon

The bishop speaks of partnership with the Vatican, which is not the same as accepting the universal jurisdiction of the Roman Pope.

 

[Tomdstone]

Patriarch Bartholomew I has apparently endorsed what he considers inevitable.

In the same article, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church is apparently foreseeing closer ties with Rome and the papacy:

examiner.com/article/catholic-greek-orthodox-reunification-could-be-on-the-horizon

There might be closer ties and partnership, but this is not the same as a full reunion of the two Churches.

 

[Stylteralmaldo]

There might be closer ties and partnership, but this is not the same as a full reunion of the two Churches.

This is true, but closer ties and partnership is a step in the right direction don’t you think?

 

[Tomdstone]

This is true, but closer ties and partnership is a step in the right direction don’t you think?

Yes, I agree with that. However, it is a long journey, since the Orthodox have different teachings in some areas such as papal supremacy and divorce.