[dangus]

We just wanna know who to negotiate with ;^D

... and yes, I’m only kidding. As a Roman Catholic, I’m still leery of Moscow having too much influence, but if y’all are happy about this, I’ll presume that y’all are happy with the goings-on of Moscow lately, which I’ll take as the real good news. Putin still scares me, but I guess his presence there means nothing more than if Bush were to attend the installation of Washington’s new cardinal.

[kawaii]

As a Roman Catholic, I’m still leery of Moscow having too much influence

Yeah because I mean if one person or city were to have disproportionate influence it'd just throw everything off right? (/sarc)

[Freelance Warrior]

As a Roman Catholic, I’m still leery of Moscow having too much influence

I can't see any reason why a Catholic person needs to worry about that. The two Orthodox Churches which once were one, are now in canonical communion. Moreover, the both are Russian churches. There are no differences in their teachings, in such situation a split is a sin. "I believe in one Church..."

if Bush were to attend the installation of Washington’s new cardinal.

I heard news that Putin took part in the negotiations. Anyway, ROCOR retains its legal status, property, etc, so no there is need to worry for anyone.