You wrote:
“Cardinal Kasper might do well to remember his place and in the future avoid trying to tell Orthodox hierarchs what they should do.”
Oh, come on, Kolokotronis. It actually is a very good idea. The Eastern episcopal structure is unweildy to say the least when it comes to dealing with modern issues. A conference - even a non-binding one - might be a good idea.
“In the past that has created a less than favorable impression on The Church.”
If your “The Church” can’t handle a suggestion, then you have bigger issues to handle, right? :)
“Perhaps...when it returns to Orthodoxy which the present Pope may well be preparing the Latins for.”
Read Dominus iesus. Pope Benedict was instrumental in writing it. Clearly he believes we are orthodox AND Orthodoxy.
“Oh, come on, Kolokotronis. It actually is a very good idea.”
Cardinal Kaspar is not well thought of; he is not trusted. He, of all the Vaticanistas, should not be making suggestions about how Orthodox bishops should be organizing themselves. His job is to make sure they are organized in submission to the Pope.
“The Eastern episcopal structure is unweildy to say the least when it comes to dealing with modern issues.”
It is? I’ll admit that a synodal system isn’t as “efficient” as an absolute monarchy, but we aren’t interested in that.