Depends on the situation.
For instance, the specifics of the Incarnation are not spelled out in exacting detail. However, Creation is rather explicit.
Same with the Real Presence. Pretty clear (the anti real presence position is based on reason, just like the anti Creation position).
Music at service? Well, no that isn’t spelled out. Various liturgical arrangements? Same thing. Dietary restrictions? Pretty far open.
My point is that when people starting saying “The ECF’s said X!” I can find a situation where an orthodox church father often said Y.
There is conformity on many issues that runs right through both. For instance, people who claim that the Bible/ECF’s support sexual sin are not reading either.
Depends on the situation.>>>>>
I agree.