[jo kus]

The picture is even more complicated than that (the Ecumenical Patriarch at that time was himself a man of temper and has contributed his share to sparks lfying). If anything, the whole episode was one of most un-Christian behavior among top Church officials, and one void of any charity on both sides. Suffice it to say that treating these issues lightly on FR does no one any justice.

The same goes for the degree of schism of the Latin and Greek Churches. For sure, the differences can be exaggerated or minimized, but they are there. Until such time that they are resolved, we cannot commune in each other's churches, although it is safe to say that there is only One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, of which either one or both are incomplete representations of Her. I think it is wise to leave it at that.

Very good post. While some people here are certain one side is correct and the other is wrong, I think the above words are good advice - and regardless of fault, both our communions continue to be the One Body of Jesus Christ, the one, holy, catholic (small c) and apostolic Church.

Regards

[kosta50]

both our communions continue to be the One Body of Jesus Christ, the one, holy, catholic (small c) and apostolic Church

No one can deny the apostolic authority of either Church, and terefore validity of the clergy and sacraaments.

What will probably happen one day is that the mystery will be lifted and we will see that both Churches were thinking the same but saying it incompletely. That is what I truly believe.