We are not a living body that contains a soul

We are a living soul that dwells within a body!

Tuesday September 4, 2007

The Medieval Period:

If the early fourth century marked the end of the persecutions and the Church’s formative age, it also marked the dawn of the medieval period. With the fourth century the Church was standing on the threshold of a new civilization. Constantine’s recognition of Christianity was decisive, but equally important was his decision to move the imperial residence – the center of Roman government – to Constantinople in the year 330.

The importance of this event in the history of the Eastern Church can hardly be exaggerated. This capital situated in the old Greek city of Byzantium, soon became the center of the new emerging Orthodox civilization. There is a division in the opinion of the historical question of Byzantium’s contribution to civilization. But its lasting legacy lies in the area of religion and art. It is these two areas which gave Byzantine culture much of its unity.

The new culture that developed was clearly dominated by the Christian vision of life, rather than the pagan. One need only turn to Justinian’s (532) “Great Church” of the Holy Wisdom – the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople – to understand this. Not only did Constantinople, the “New Rome” become the setting for this new civilization, but it also became the unrivaled center of Orthodox Christianity. It is during this important period that the city’s bishop assumed the title of “ecumenical patriarch.”

I humbly hope and pray that you will accept this news with love and understanding. Reflect on its truth. Research it with an open mind in order to see the truth and if in fact any part of these letters that touches on any teaching that you are currently receiving and is shown to you to be true,

Then you will give up yourself, your pride, and your ego in this area and give it to the truth of Jesus Christ and change your life accordingly.

This is sent with the love of Christ for you from me.

As always, all comments and questions are welcome, send them to me at;

monkmichael@newwarriorministries.com.

Rev. Gary Sweet

A humble servant of Jesus Christ

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