"But those who cleave asunder, and separate the unity of the Church, [shall] receive from God the same punishment as Jeroboam did." St Irenaeus of Lyons in Against Heresies, Book IV, Chapter 26:2 Rumor of even more schism in North American Church has reached our ears and has brought darkness and sorrow over our hearts. Let us pray to St. Irenaeus that the little bit of unity the Orthodox Church in America has left will not be destroyed, that he will guide us in the Orthodox Faith, and that our King's request of his Father concerning us, which is that we may be as one, will be fulfilled in our lifetime.
"Thou hast shown thyself, O God inspired Irenaeus as a guide to the Orthodox Faith, a teacher of true worship and purity, O star of the universe and companion of Bishops, O wise one. Through thy light thou hast enlightened all, O harp of the Spirit. Therefore, intercede with Christ God to save our souls." Troparion (Tone 4)
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One man's cleavage is another's unity. Romanian Orthodox are leaving the OCA to come under the Romanian Patriarchate. Romanian Orthodox unity at the expense of the OCA? Yes. Too bad for the OCA, great news for the Romaninan Orthodox. Hristos a inviat!
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