The Orthodox are Schismatics, but are part of the Catholic Church since they have Apostolic Succession and valid Sacraments.
The Orthodox are Schismatics, but are part of the Catholic Church since they have Apostolic Succession and valid Sacraments.
Would todays Orthodox and Oriental churchs be under this decree of Boniface?
Boniface VII
"we declare, we proclaim, we define that it is absolutely necessary for salvation that every human creature be subject to the Roman Pontiff."
Can they gain salvation without being subject to the Pope?