ROCOR to join Moscow patriarchate

[rgrove]

Any of the Orthodox that come by here have any comments on this recent development?

en.rian.ru/society/20050621/40555919.html

Yours In Christ,
Ron

[Soulfyre]

This would certainly be considered an important development, because of the original sentiments of the ROCOR against the Moscow Patriarchate and its apparent conciliation of the Soviet state. Nevertheless, the survival of the Russian Orthodox Church is also a testament to the lives of persistent belief among many of the Russian faithful, especially the many who were martyred or imprisoned during the time of the Soviet regime. It is also a testament to the strong sense of identity and unity with "Mother Russia" felt by many Russian immigrants. Among the Orthodox, the healing of what were once open wounds is a glorious event, and bespeaks the profound sense of unity among Orthodox Christians.

In Christ,

Matthew (soulfyre)