To: NYer
Having one Apostle to hold this position is the unifying factor for all true Christians The Eastern fathers recognized that as far as I know. Papacy per se was never the stumbling block until 1870 (Vatican I), when the infallibility shifted from Ecumenical Councils to one man -- who may even bypass a Council.
162 posted on
09/28/2004 7:51:53 PM PDT by
kosta50
(Eastern Orthodoxy is pure Christianity)
To: kosta50; Kolokotronis; Tantumergo
The Eastern fathers recognized that as far as I know. Papacy per se was never the stumbling block until 1870 (Vatican I), when the infallibility shifted from Ecumenical Councils to one man -- who may even bypass a Council. You often reference various ecumenical councils which are part of the Catholic Church's legacy as well. Which is the last council recognized by the Orthodox Church as 'ecumenical'?
178 posted on
09/29/2004 1:39:14 AM PDT by
NYer
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