Ghoti Ichthus
Genesis 18:32, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Acts 5:29
Could this be the beginning of Catholic-Orthodox Reconciliation? If so, this could lead to a HUGE end-times religion, geographically speaking. The Pope is already pursuing interfaith dialog and unity with islam. If Patriarch Krill didn't take action against President Putin (church discipline) for kissing the q'ran, that indicates a major issue (doctrine, Pastoral, faith, and/or leadership) with the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church. If he did nothing and the Patriarchs of the other state Orthodox Churches, or at least the Patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church, did or said nothing to/about Patriarch Krill, that indicates a major problem with the leadership of some or all of the Orthodox Church worldwide.
"In a recent address, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople shared a hopeful perspective on the historical events that led to the “Great Schism” of 1054.
The schism, traditionally viewed as the definitive split between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, is now seen by the patriarch as the result of gradual tensions that have built over the course of many centuries.
Rather than a sudden break, Bartholomew emphasized that the differences between the two churches developed over time, and that the issues that emerged are not insurmountable.
A Message of Hope for Ecumenical Dialogue
During a meeting with a pilgrimage group from the German Association of the Holy Land on March 12, 2025, in Istanbul, the patriarch conveyed his optimism for the future of Christian unity.
Despite the accumulation of problems over more than a thousand years, Bartholomew expressed confidence that the divisions could be resolved in the near future.
His comments were made in the presence of Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarch Emeritus Gregory III Laham, highlighting the significance of the gathering and the importance of ongoing ecumenical dialogue.
Looking Ahead to the Future of Christian Unity
The patriarch’s remarks come in the context of a broader movement toward unity between the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
More
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The Pope was addressing pilgrims to Istanbul (Constantinople) celebrating the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea.
Sorry about the source, but the best sources for the story are Orthodox and Catholic, and didn't want to link to them.
This article omits/downplays the importance Patriarch Bartholomew put on differences and issues not being insurmountable, and the significance of the date.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I Discusses Gradual Development of Tensions Between Orthodox and Catholic Churches in Istanbul
Posted on March 15, 2025 by Temitope Oke"In a recent address, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople shared a hopeful perspective on the historical events that led to the “Great Schism” of 1054.
The schism, traditionally viewed as the definitive split between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, is now seen by the patriarch as the result of gradual tensions that have built over the course of many centuries.
Rather than a sudden break, Bartholomew emphasized that the differences between the two churches developed over time, and that the issues that emerged are not insurmountable.
A Message of Hope for Ecumenical Dialogue
During a meeting with a pilgrimage group from the German Association of the Holy Land on March 12, 2025, in Istanbul, the patriarch conveyed his optimism for the future of Christian unity.
Despite the accumulation of problems over more than a thousand years, Bartholomew expressed confidence that the divisions could be resolved in the near future.
His comments were made in the presence of Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarch Emeritus Gregory III Laham, highlighting the significance of the gathering and the importance of ongoing ecumenical dialogue.
Looking Ahead to the Future of Christian Unity
The patriarch’s remarks come in the context of a broader movement toward unity between the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
More
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I Discusses Gradual Development of Tensions Between Orthodox and Catholic Churches in Istanbul - TDPel Media
In a recent address, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople shared a hopeful perspective on the historical events that led to the "Great Schism"
tdpelmedia.com
The Pope was addressing pilgrims to Istanbul (Constantinople) celebrating the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea.
Sorry about the source, but the best sources for the story are Orthodox and Catholic, and didn't want to link to them.
This article omits/downplays the importance Patriarch Bartholomew put on differences and issues not being insurmountable, and the significance of the date.
