[1stFreedom]

>>notes the different practice in the Eastern Churches, and states that the legitimacy of their practice is not to be denied. I'm looking for the reference now.

I know that the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church do have different practices, and even a different set of canon law. The theology, sacraments, and doctrine of the rites are the same, but calanders, liturgy, etc, are different.

The Eastern Rites, being in full communion with Rome, do not grant divorces either. I belive you may be mixing the Eastern Orthodox up with the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church.

[sitetest]

Dear 1stFreedom,

No, the point of the reference was the respect shown toward the practices of the ORTHODOX, not of Eastern Catholics.

Like I said, I'll look around for it some more. If I find it, I'll let you know.


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