[Honorary Serb]

Yes, the Armenians are Monophysites. And I know about the monkish brawls that regularly occur in the holy sites in the Holy Land between all the different church bodies that uneasily share them.

However, I (who am only a neophyte) believe that both (Eastern) Orthodox and Monophysite (Oriental Orthodox) churches teach that violence of this type is a sin. And are there not diaolgues between the two churches aimed at resolving differences and eventual unification? At least a few Oriental Orthodox of various nationalities (e.g., Ethiopian, Coptic) already commune in Eastern Orthodox parishes around here.

Yes, I am a neophyte, not a catechumen!!!! I was received into the Holy Orthodox Church (in an OCA parish) yesterday (Lazarus Saturday) through the Sacrament of Chrismation. You all are the first Freepers to know!!!!

It was a great day, with quite a few Lutherans and Serbian Orthodox in attendance. Glory to God for all things!!!!

[Kolokotronis]

“Yes, I am a neophyte, not a catechumen!!!! I was received into the Holy Orthodox Church (in an OCA parish) yesterday (Lazarus Saturday) through the Sacrament of Chrismation.”

Welcome to the fold, HS!

And don’t worry about monks!

[MarMema]

wow. MANY YEARS.