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Sunday, September 9, 2007

The Church & the State:

The Byzantine Church has often been called a “State” or “National” Church. This is misleading and, not to mention, offensive. It is true that the Byzantine world became more Greek, language wise and geographically as a result of the defection of the non-Greek speaking areas of Syria and Egypt during the period of the ecumenical synods.

Also, the schism between Eastern and Western Christendom further isolated and confined Christian Byzantium. These losses were considerable and tragic for both the Church and the empire. Although the Church is “Eastern” by virtue of its geography, it is Catholic and Orthodox in its theology and tradition. Throughout history, the Byzantine Church itself was never as confined or isolated as the Byzantine Empire. This was due to the vigor of the Church’s missionary drive in Eastern Europe and the Slavic world, soon after the iconoclastic controversy is proof of this.

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.

Monk Michael

A humble servant of Jesus Christ

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