SyroMalankara; Look Gabriel, there are multiple interpretations on both the verses and what is meant by “Peter” in this instance - for one, all bishops claim some Petrine authority within their own see.
I agree, every valid apostolic successor possesses the divine keys to bind and loose, to forgive sin and preach, teach the gospel revelations of our dear Lord Jesus Christ.
What appears to be misleading and confusing within these threads, reveals the misunderstanding of the keys of the Kingdom being exercised with full divine authority at the local ( Bishop) Church level, to Which St. Cyprian and other Eastern Father’s speak of.
Is never to be confused with the Keys of binding and losing upon the whole Church in every age, that calls forth Peter (Bishop of Rome) and his fellow bishops in council to exercise the Keys upon the whole earth.
Hence we have Saints such as Cyprian communicating or forcing his views in contradiction to what is held by the Universal Church, which calls Peter or the bishop of Rome to confront and call his fellow brethren (Bishop) back to unity of faith. When a bishop refuses Peter’s call to return to the apostolic faith of Jesus Christ, after much discussion, letter’s and communication. Synod, councils on matters pertaining to the apostolic faith at the local level or world wide level are called.
It is Peter by singular divine
given authority of the Keys in communion with his brethren (apostolic successors) to exercise the divine keys upon the whole earth.
This has always been the apostolic practice since the first council in Jerusalem, when all fell silent after Peter spoke. Rome has not moved from this position.
In summaary every valiid apostolic successor possesses the same Petrine divine keys to bind anad loose at the local (Bishop) level.
Yet,Jesus gave Peter singularly the keys to the kingdom of heaven to bind and loose upon the whole earth.
I have no problem with the Saints writing and revealing their divine Petrine keys of authority at the local level.
But no single Bishop was given the divine keys to bind and loose upon the whole earth except Peter alone, in communion with his brethren.
Lastly, I agree Peter is special by Divine Appointment and that Rome holds Primacy - however, the exercise of this hasn’t been perfect and especially in regard to the East sometimes abysmal. This is not to excuse Schism but to give you some perspective why extremists on all sides assist schism not heal it.
Your point is well taken. The exercise of the Primacy of Peter when the Church in her infancy was not infected by secular powers on both sides of the Church. Rome has finally set herself free from secular powers.
The Roman Catholic Church has returned today to the times when the apostle Peter is free of secular powers, although the persecution against Peter (Bishop of Rome) continues today, as the Lord foretold Peter. Rome, now experienced from the ages since the resurrection is calling her brethren back once again.
Communication is key to understanding our apostolic faith that is expressed in diversity of langauages and cultures, that appears to be a stumbling block which prevents mutual understanding.
The tolerance that is gained by removing the intolerance’s, reveals that one apostolic faith is never divided nor torn asunder but our apostolic faith is stemming from a pure diversity of faith expression, prays for the Holy Spirit, who reveals to us and brings understanding of all the revelations of Jesus Christ who sends HIM from the Father. When Jesus prays for us to His Father, that we would all remain as one, just as the Son and the Father are One.
P.S my comment of the Post-Constantinople view of the primacy of Peter is spoken in a general context addressing the thread, it is never intended to offend or name call anyone. If my post offended you as a name call? please accept my correction here and my sentiment of not to offend you or anyone here.
Peace be with you
