http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Dumitru Staniloaie: "Eu nu sunt pentru ecumenism! A avut dreptate un sarb, Iustin Popovici, care l-a numit panerezia timpurilor noastre" # Pr. Gheorge Calciu Dumitreasa: "Eu sunt impotriva ecumenismului! O socot cea mai mare erezie a secolului nostru" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.

http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Dumitru Staniloaie: "Eu nu sunt pentru ecumenism! A avut dreptate un sarb, Iustin Popovici, care l-a numit panerezia timpurilor noastre" # Pr. Gheorge Calciu Dumitreasa: "Eu sunt impotriva ecumenismului! O socot cea mai mare erezie a secolului nostru" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.

http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Dumitru Staniloaie: "Eu nu sunt pentru ecumenism! A avut dreptate un sarb, Iustin Popovici, care l-a numit panerezia timpurilor noastre" # Pr. Gheorge Calciu Dumitreasa: "Eu sunt impotriva ecumenismului! O socot cea mai mare erezie a secolului nostru" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.

http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Dumitru Staniloaie: "Eu nu sunt pentru ecumenism! A avut dreptate un sarb, Iustin Popovici, care l-a numit panerezia timpurilor noastre" # Pr. Gheorge Calciu Dumitreasa: "Eu sunt impotriva ecumenismului! O socot cea mai mare erezie a secolului nostru" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.

http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Dumitru Staniloaie: "Eu nu sunt pentru ecumenism! A avut dreptate un sarb, Iustin Popovici, care l-a numit panerezia timpurilor noastre" # Pr. Gheorge Calciu Dumitreasa: "Eu sunt impotriva ecumenismului! O socot cea mai mare erezie a secolului nostru" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.

St. Ephrem of Syria DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Feast: June 9 Born at Nisibis, then under Roman rule, early in the fourth century; died June, 373. The name of his father is unknown, but he was a pagan and a priest of the goddess Abnil or Abizal. His mother was a native of Amid. Ephraem was instructed in the Christian mysteries by St. James, the famous Bishop of Nisibis, and was baptized at the age of eighteen (or twenty-eight). Thenceforth he became more intimate with the holy bishop, who availed himself of the services of Ephraem to renew the moral life of the citizens of Nisibis, especially during the sieges of 338, 346, and 350. One of his biographers relates that on a certain occasion he cursed from the city walls the Persian hosts, whereupon a cloud of flies and mosquitoes settled on the army of Sapor II and compelled it to withdraw. The adventurous campaign of Julian the Apostate, which for a time menaced Persia, ended, as is well known, in disaster, and his successor, Jovianus, was only too happy to rescue from annihilation some remnant of the great army which his predecessor had led across the Euphrates. To accomplish even so much the emperor had to sign a disadvantageous treaty, by the terms of which Rome lost the Eastern provinces conquered at the end of the third century; among the cities retroceded to Persia was Nisibis (363). To escape the cruel persecution that was then raging in Persia, most of the Christian population abandoned Nisibis en masse. Ephraem went with his people, and settled first at Beit-Garbaya, then at Amid, finally at Edessa, the capital of Osrhoene, where he spent the remaining ten years of his life, a hermit remarkable for his severe asceticism. Nevertheless he took an interest in all matters that closely concerned the population of Edessa. Several ancient writers say that he was a deacon; as such he could well have been authorized to preach in public. At this time some ten heretical sects were active in Edessa; Ephraem contended vigorously with all of them, notably with the disciples of the illustrious philosopher Bardesanes. To this period belongs nearly all his literary work; apart from some poems composed at Nisibis, the rest of his writings-sermons, hymns, exegetical treatises-date from his sojourn at Edessa. It is not improbable that he is one of the chief founders of the theological "School of the Persians", so called because its first students and original masters were Persian Christian refugees of 363. At his death St. Ephraem was borne without pomp to the cemetery "of the foreigners". The Armenian monks of the monastery of St. Sergius at Edessa claim to possess his body. The aforesaid facts represent all that is historically certain concerning the career of Ephraem. All details added later by Syrian biographers are at best of doubtful value. To this class belong not only the legendary and occasionally puerile traits so dear to Oriental writers, but also others seemingly reliable, e.g. an alleged journey to Egypt with a sojourn of eight years, during which he is said to have confuted publicly certain spokesmen of the Arian heretics. The relations of St. Ephraem and St. Basil are narrated by very reliable authors, e.g. St. Gregory of Nyssa (the Pseudo?) and Sozomen, according to whom the hermit of Edessa, attracted by the great reputation of St. Basil, resolved to visit him at Caesarea. He was warmly received and was ordained deacon by St. Basil; four years later he refused both the priesthood and the episcopate that St. Basil offered him through delegates sent for that purpose to Edessa. Though Ephraem seems to have been quite ignorant of Greek, this meeting with St. Basil is not improbable; some good critics, however, hold the evidence insufficient, and therefore reject it, or at least withhold their adhesion. The life of St. Ephraem, therefore, offers not a few obscure problems; only the general outline of his career is known to us. It is certain, however, that while he lived he was very influential among the Syrian Christians of Edessa, and that his memory was revered by all, Orthodox, Monophysites, and Nestorians. They call him the "sun of the Syrians," the "column of the Church", the "harp of the Holy Spirit". More extraordinary still is the homage paid by the Greeks who rarely mention Syrian writers. Among the works of St. Gregory of Nyssa (P.G., XLVI, 819) is a sermon (though not acknowledged by some) which is a real panegyric of St. Ephraem. Twenty years after the latter's death St. Jerome mentions him as follows in his catalogue of illustrious Christians: "Ephraem, deacon of the Church of Edessa, wrote many works [opuscula] in Syriac, and became so famous that his writings are publicly read in some churches after the Sacred Scriptures.

http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Dumitru Staniloaie: "Eu nu sunt pentru ecumenism! A avut dreptate un sarb, Iustin Popovici, care l-a numit panerezia timpurilor noastre" # Pr. Gheorge Calciu Dumitreasa: "Eu sunt impotriva ecumenismului! O socot cea mai mare erezie a secolului nostru" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.

http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Arsenie Papacioc: "Sunt impotriva! Pe viata si pe moarte impotriva! Ce ecumenism?" # Pr. Gheorge Calciu Dumitreasa: "Eu sunt impotriva ecumenismului! O socot cea mai mare erezie a secolului nostru" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.

http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Dumitru Staniloaie: "Eu nu sunt pentru ecumenism! A avut dreptate un sarb, Iustin Popovici, care l-a numit panerezia timpurilor noastre" # Pr. Gheorge Calciu Dumitreasa: "Eu sunt impotriva ecumenismului! O socot cea mai mare erezie a secolului nostru" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.

http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Dumitru Staniloaie: "Eu nu sunt pentru ecumenism! A avut dreptate un sarb, Iustin Popovici, care l-a numit panerezia timpurilor noastre" # Pr. Gheorge Calciu Dumitreasa: "Eu sunt impotriva ecumenismului! O socot cea mai mare erezie a secolului nostru" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.

http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Dumitru Staniloaie: "Eu nu sunt pentru ecumenism! A avut dreptate un sarb, Iustin Popovici, care l-a numit panerezia timpurilor noastre" # Pr. Gheorge Calciu Dumitreasa: "Eu sunt impotriva ecumenismului! O socot cea mai mare erezie a secolului nostru" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.

http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Dumitru Staniloaie: "Eu nu sunt pentru ecumenism! A avut dreptate un sarb, Iustin Popovici, care l-a numit panerezia timpurilor noastre" # Pr. Gheorge Calciu Dumitreasa: "Eu sunt impotriva ecumenismului! O socot cea mai mare erezie a secolului nostru" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.

http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Dumitru Staniloaie: "Eu nu sunt pentru ecumenism! A avut dreptate un sarb, Iustin Popovici, care l-a numit panerezia timpurilor noastre" # Pr. Gheorge Calciu Dumitreasa: "Eu sunt impotriva ecumenismului! O socot cea mai mare erezie a secolului nostru" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.

http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Dumitru Staniloaie: "Eu nu sunt pentru ecumenism! A avut dreptate un sarb, Iustin Popovici, care l-a numit panerezia timpurilor noastre" # Pr. Gheorge Calciu Dumitreasa: "Eu sunt impotriva ecumenismului! O socot cea mai mare erezie a secolului nostru" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.

http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Dumitru Staniloaie: "Eu nu sunt pentru ecumenism! A avut dreptate un sarb, Iustin Popovici, care l-a numit panerezia timpurilor noastre" # Pr. Arsenie Papacioc: "Sunt impotriva! Pe viata si pe moarte impotriva! Ce ecumenism?" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.

http://www.orthodox.net/articles/against-ecumenism.html http://www.oca.org/ SITE The ORTHODOX Church of America The saints and holy fathers of the ages past died rather than surrender their faith. Countless martyrs chose death over renouncing Christ in even the smallest way. We hear of martyrs who were told to sacrifice to idols and had burning coals placed in their hands - yet they held these hot coals until their hands burned off rather than throw them before the idols, thus sacrificing to them. Men, women, and even young children were tortured in diverse, cruel and unimaginable ways because they refused to renounce our Lord and Savior. Their stories fill us with awe for their supreme love and unwavering zeal for the faith. The holy fathers are shinning examples of how we ought to protect the faith. They fought and refuted the heresies of Arius, the Iconoclasts, Monophysites, and many others. At the First Council, St. Nicholas of Myra, filled with holy anger, struck the heretic Arius. St. John Chrysostom was exiled for teaching the truth. Many other saints and their heroic deeds for the sake of the church could be mntioned. How precious the faith was to these holy men and women! Let us imitate them as fully as we are able as we strive to hold fast to the Church, the same church for which they willingly gave their lives and sacrificed themselves, and not give way to the ecumenistic spirit that fills the world today. If we are not of one mind, we are in direct disobedience to the Gospel, to the Church, and to Christ. To be of one mind, we must follow the teachings of and conform ourselves to the ancient Christian Church, the true Church of Christ, the Orthodox Church. O Holy Lord Jesus Christ, help us to remain steadfast in the holy teachings of Thy church and disallow false ways of believing, thinking and living to corrupt and scatter Thy flock! Grant that we may preserve unsullied the pearl of great price given unto us, keeping it inviolate for all generations to come, through the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and of all the saints. Amen. TREBUIE SA VEDETI SITE-UL ASTA! http://www.razbointrucuvant.ro/ http://www.sfaturiortodoxe.ro/ Pr. ARSENIE BOCA: "ECUMENISMUL? Erezia tuturor ereziilor! Caderea Bisericii prin slujitorii ei. Cozile de topor ale apuslui. Numai putregaiul cade din Biserica Ortodoxa, fie ei: arhierei, preoti de mir, calugari sau mireni, înapoi la Sfânta Traditie, la Dogmele si Canoanele Sfintilor Parinti ale celor sapte Soboare Ecumenice, altfel la IAD cu arhierei cu tot. Fereasca Dumnezeu!" Canonul 45 al Sfintilor Apostoli Episcopul, sau prezbiterul, sau diaconul, impreuna cu ereticii rugandu-se, sa se afuriseasca numai; Iar de au dat lor voie, ca unor clerici a lucra ceva, sa se cateriseasca. - PIDALION (Carma Bisericii Ortodoxe) Sf. Efrem Sirul: "Vai acelora care se intineaza cu blasfemiatorii eretici! Vai acelora care batjocoresc Dumnezeiestile Scripturi! Vai de cei citi murdaresc sfinta credinta cu eresuri sau incheie vreo intelegere cu ereticii!" Cuv. Paisie Aghioratul: "Cu durere in suflet marturisesc ca, dintre toti filounionistii (ecumenistii n.e.) pe care i-am cunoscut, nu am vazut pe nici unul sa aiba nu miez, dar nici macar coaja duhovniceasca. Cu toate acestea, stiu sa vorbeasca despre dragoste si unire, desi ei insisi nu sunt uniti cu Dumnezeu, fiindca nu L-au iubit." Pr. Ilie Cleopa: "Noi ortodocsii suntem putini dar suntem Biserica intreaga. Noua nu ne lipseste nimic! Noi n-avem ce imprumuta de la protestanti dar nici de la catolici!" Pr. Iustin Parvu: "Ecumenismul nu e nascut din parerile bisericilor, ci din gandirea proprie a unor pastori ce nu au nimic profund crestin si religios in ei ci doar o viata politica" # Pr. Dumitru Staniloaie: "Eu nu sunt pentru ecumenism! A avut dreptate un sarb, Iustin Popovici, care l-a numit panerezia timpurilor noastre" # Pr. Gheorge Calciu Dumitreasa: "Eu sunt impotriva ecumenismului! O socot cea mai mare erezie a secolului nostru" There are, in essence, two levels of ecumenism. In the extreme case, the highest level of ecumenism even encompasses non-Christian faiths. Christians, Jews, Moslems, Hindus, American Indiansthey all unite in worship. These religions do not even claim to worship the same God, and yet they serve together. Venerate both Christ and Buddha as God in one service?! This is impossible! There are appalling videos showing all these different faiths performing their religious ceremonies as part of one big inter-communal service. Then there are those who attempt to join together all Christian religions into one faith. They would be horrified at the idea of a service with Hindus and Christians celebrating together, yet they do not bat an eyelash at the idea of Orthodox celebrating with Roman Catholics, who with no authority broke off from the Church close to a thousand years ago.