Do you know that: 1) There are prayers read over demoniacs where the evil spirits are saying things like: "The old calendar is the right one! When the Old-calendarists celebrate, the heavens celebrate, and when the New-calendarist celebration is souvlaki and tsatsiki?" Its on youtube. 2) While Fr. Savvas Achileos is reading prayers over the possessed Theodoros, the demon shouts: "Bartholomew is ours! He's our (type of) leader," and 3) Half of Mount Athos is ours! Esphigmenou is the true monastery!" 4) Elder Ioakim of St. Anne's Skete on Mount Athos, the zealot, had a long beard which reached the ground, because he prayed for a long beard, after being scandalized by the clean-shaven New-calendarists clergy of America? I suppose that for these cases Fr. Peter, you'd say the demons are lying....
This story is not unusual if one is familiar with the Scriptures and the lives of the saints. For instance, in the gospels the demons would sometimes confess the truth about Christ after being defeated and cast out. Luke 4:33-37 states, “And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, Saying, ‘Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.’ And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not. And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, ‘What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.’ And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.” See also "The Confession of Demons" from "My Elder Joseph the Hesychast" (p. 656) or the account as found in "St. Kallinikos, Metropolitan of Edessa, Pella, and Almopia" pp. 357-359
Do you know that: 1) There are prayers read over demoniacs where the evil spirits are saying things like: "The old calendar is the right one! When the Old-calendarists celebrate, the heavens celebrate, and when the New-calendarist celebration is souvlaki and tsatsiki?" Its on youtube. 2) While Fr. Savvas Achileos is reading prayers over the possessed Theodoros, the demon shouts: "Bartholomew is ours! He's our (type of) leader," and 3) Half of Mount Athos is ours! Esphigmenou is the true monastery!" 4) Elder Ioakim of St. Anne's Skete on Mount Athos, the zealot, had a long beard which reached the ground, because he prayed for a long beard, after being scandalized by the clean-shaven New-calendarists clergy of America? I suppose that for these cases Fr. Peter, you'd say the demons are lying....
St John of San Francisco wrote against the EP and what it had become… is he demonized? Fr Seraphim called them apostate. The MP calls them neo papist as does fr Peter sometimes if I’m not mistaken. We have to be careful to not let the demons use our passions but holy have been able to call our real issues of faith in a way which is not passionate
@@onlyjoshing Saint John said this calendar change led to a schism. The schism can only be caused by the innovators, and even other bishops at the time (outside the EP) were concerned about this issue. Saint Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow briefly adopted the New Calendar *because he believed the rest of the Church had done so as well*. When he realised that this was only done unilaterally by like a few jurisdictions, he immediately changed it back, because he understood that there should only be ONE calendar in our Church
Interesting...there are some massive problems with story, which comes off as apocryphal, and as another attempt to slam and degrade the traditional Orthodox. One, out of many, comments that stands out in this story is, "Some people belonged to the extreme Old Calendar groups called “zealots” who consider themselves saved." I know of zero...zero...Traditional Orthodox Faithful that believe they are saved on the merit of being Traditional 'Old Calendar', If you insist on boiling all down to the convenient calendar question. Additionally, if you went and looked for those that consider themselves Traditional, you will find that the quoted statement is an aspersion.
You need to listen a little deeper to the story. Even St Joseph the Hesycast used the term zealot in reference to certain old calenderists. The schismatics who broke away solely based on the calendar change did so in error and pride.
The anathemas of the church and the council of nicea are things that weigh heavy on a Christian conscious, of course they separated. Elsewhere fr ephraim says they were right they just became “too radical” afterward
This may refer to the fact that many Old Calendarists throughout history have formally declared that local churches who adopted the New Calendar became automatically cut off from the Church and deprived of the grace of the Holy Spirit in their Mysteries, as though remaining on the Old Calendar was a matter of salvation.
Thanks for the posting. God bless Constantine Zalalas. Glory be to God for the Divine Grace poured out on Blessed lay preacher Demetrius Panagoupolos and Blessed Elder Ephraim of Mount Athos and Arizona.
@@FirstnameLastname-py3bc it is humility to not talk about a miraculous event that would help Orthodox christians everywhere discern between truth and falsity? why does this come from a Greek street preacher and not any of the many Orthodox christians of Canada?
@@FirstnameLastname-py3bc it is humility to not talk about a miraculous event that would help Orthodox christians everywhere discern between truth and falsity? why does this come from a Greek street preacher and not any of the many Orthodox christians of Canada?
@@FirstnameLastname-py3bci agree, i dislike when TOs use the appearance of the cross as an argyment/proof, you dont find truth by individual miracle claims
☦️😐Here are several key quotes from Saint Philaret of New York that reflect his strong opposition to the New Calendar and its implications: 1. On the New Calendar as a deviation: "The adoption of the New Calendar is a human innovation, a break from the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church. It is a step towards modernism and away from the authentic faith of the Church." 2. On the New Calendar and unity in the Church: "By introducing the New Calendar, a rupture in the unity of the Orthodox Church has occurred, and with it, a violation of the conciliar decisions of the Orthodox Church." 3. On the theological consequences of the New Calenda "The New Calendar is not only a liturgical change; it is a theological error that leads to confusion and division among the faithful." 4. On the New Calendar and ecumenism: "Those who have accepted the New Calendar are in effect participating in the ecumenical movement, which is not of the Orthodox faith. It is a compromise with the world and a denial of the Tradition of the Fathers." 5. On the need to preserve the Old Calendar: "The Old Calendar is the gift of the Holy Fathers to the Church. It is a mark of the true Orthodox faith, and we must preserve it at all costs, for it is a safeguard against heresy and ecumenism." 6. On the role of the Church in resisting innovation: "The Church has always resisted innovation, whether in the form of heresies or changes to the liturgical calendar. To accept the New Calendar is to compromise the very essence of Orthodoxy." 7. On the unity of ROCOR and the Old Calendar: "ROCOR has remained steadfast in its defense of the Old Calendar, knowing that to abandon it would be to abandon the Holy Tradition and to fall into spiritual confusion." These quotes represent Saint Philaret’s theological and pastoral concerns about the New Calendar. He viewed it not only as a liturgical change but also as part of a broader ecumenical agenda and a threat to Orthodox unity and purity. His stance was grounded in a commitment to preserve the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church as handed down by the Fathers.😊❤
☦️😐Here are several key quotes from Saint Philaret of New York that reflect his strong opposition to the New Calendar and its implications: 1. On the New Calendar as a deviation: "The adoption of the New Calendar is a human innovation, a break from the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church. It is a step towards modernism and away from the authentic faith of the Church." 2. On the New Calendar and unity in the Church: "By introducing the New Calendar, a rupture in the unity of the Orthodox Church has occurred, and with it, a violation of the conciliar decisions of the Orthodox Church." 3. On the theological consequences of the New Calenda "The New Calendar is not only a liturgical change; it is a theological error that leads to confusion and division among the faithful." 4. On the New Calendar and ecumenism: "Those who have accepted the New Calendar are in effect participating in the ecumenical movement, which is not of the Orthodox faith. It is a compromise with the world and a denial of the Tradition of the Fathers." 5. On the need to preserve the Old Calendar: "The Old Calendar is the gift of the Holy Fathers to the Church. It is a mark of the true Orthodox faith, and we must preserve it at all costs, for it is a safeguard against heresy and ecumenism." 6. On the role of the Church in resisting innovation: "The Church has always resisted innovation, whether in the form of heresies or changes to the liturgical calendar. To accept the New Calendar is to compromise the very essence of Orthodoxy." 7. On the unity of ROCOR and the Old Calendar: "ROCOR has remained steadfast in its defense of the Old Calendar, knowing that to abandon it would be to abandon the Holy Tradition and to fall into spiritual confusion." These quotes represent Saint Philaret’s theological and pastoral concerns about the New Calendar. He viewed it not only as a liturgical change but also as part of a broader ecumenical agenda and a threat to Orthodox unity and purity. His stance was grounded in a commitment to preserve the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church as handed down by the Fathers.😊❤
@@Kenyanorthodoxy This story is not supporting the error of the calendar change. Far from it! It shows how it is possible to have a correct position (i.e. the introduction of the New Calendar was a mistake and priests should not be clean shaven) and yet fall into the temptation from the demons "on the right" by being overly critical of clergy, disparaging of others, factious, proud, contemptuous, etc.
@@OrthodoxEthos Do you know, the Holy Fathers, the Saints, the Ecumenical Councils and the Martyrs say something completely different? Are we to pretend they don't? Are we to be ignorant in the pretext of "brotherly love"? How do you justify being under the WCC? Are we to ignore the witness of so many Saints, Martyrs and Confessors of the 20th Century? May God have mercy on you, and lead you out of your delusion and ignorance of so many Holy witness of the Holy Church.☦️ For me, I will in no way compromise, let me die with the Saints rather than with those who think they know better than them.
also youd expect a story that ocurred in canada would come from canada, not Greece, how has no one in the canadian Orthodox sphere heard of this before this layman greek street peacher?
The blog post on the Orthodox Ethos website has been updated with more information. This story has been known for a long time. Constantine Zalalas translated, recorded it and posted the English audio online many years ago. Demetrios Panagopoulos gave this talk at Philotheou Monastery and he was a renowned lay preacher in Greece, not just some random person.
☦️😐Here are several key quotes from Saint Philaret of New York that reflect his strong opposition to the New Calendar and its implications: 1. On the New Calendar as a deviation: "The adoption of the New Calendar is a human innovation, a break from the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church. It is a step towards modernism and away from the authentic faith of the Church." 2. On the New Calendar and unity in the Church: "By introducing the New Calendar, a rupture in the unity of the Orthodox Church has occurred, and with it, a violation of the conciliar decisions of the Orthodox Church." 3. On the theological consequences of the New Calenda "The New Calendar is not only a liturgical change; it is a theological error that leads to confusion and division among the faithful." 4. On the New Calendar and ecumenism: "Those who have accepted the New Calendar are in effect participating in the ecumenical movement, which is not of the Orthodox faith. It is a compromise with the world and a denial of the Tradition of the Fathers." 5. On the need to preserve the Old Calendar: "The Old Calendar is the gift of the Holy Fathers to the Church. It is a mark of the true Orthodox faith, and we must preserve it at all costs, for it is a safeguard against heresy and ecumenism." 6. On the role of the Church in resisting innovation: "The Church has always resisted innovation, whether in the form of heresies or changes to the liturgical calendar. To accept the New Calendar is to compromise the very essence of Orthodoxy." 7. On the unity of ROCOR and the Old Calendar: "ROCOR has remained steadfast in its defense of the Old Calendar, knowing that to abandon it would be to abandon the Holy Tradition and to fall into spiritual confusion." These quotes represent Saint Philaret’s theological and pastoral concerns about the New Calendar. He viewed it not only as a liturgical change but also as part of a broader ecumenical agenda and a threat to Orthodox unity and purity. His stance was grounded in a commitment to preserve the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church as handed down by the Fathers.😊❤
@@Tayerful you're right, you shouldn't trust them; 😊❤Here are several key quotes from Saint Philaret of New York that reflect his strong opposition to the New Calendar and its implications: 1. On the New Calendar as a deviation: "The adoption of the New Calendar is a human innovation, a break from the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church. It is a step towards modernism and away from the authentic faith of the Church." 2. On the New Calendar and unity in the Church: "By introducing the New Calendar, a rupture in the unity of the Orthodox Church has occurred, and with it, a violation of the conciliar decisions of the Orthodox Church." 3. On the theological consequences of the New Calenda "The New Calendar is not only a liturgical change; it is a theological error that leads to confusion and division among the faithful." 4. On the New Calendar and ecumenism: "Those who have accepted the New Calendar are in effect participating in the ecumenical movement, which is not of the Orthodox faith. It is a compromise with the world and a denial of the Tradition of the Fathers." 5. On the need to preserve the Old Calendar: "The Old Calendar is the gift of the Holy Fathers to the Church. It is a mark of the true Orthodox faith, and we must preserve it at all costs, for it is a safeguard against heresy and ecumenism." 6. On the role of the Church in resisting innovation: "The Church has always resisted innovation, whether in the form of heresies or changes to the liturgical calendar. To accept the New Calendar is to compromise the very essence of Orthodoxy." 7. On the unity of ROCOR and the Old Calendar: "ROCOR has remained steadfast in its defense of the Old Calendar, knowing that to abandon it would be to abandon the Holy Tradition and to fall into spiritual confusion." These quotes represent Saint Philaret’s theological and pastoral concerns about the New Calendar. He viewed it not only as a liturgical change but also as part of a broader ecumenical agenda and a threat to Orthodox unity and purity. His stance was grounded in a commitment to preserve the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church as handed down by the Fathers.😊❤
Do you know that:
1) There are prayers read over demoniacs where the evil spirits are saying things like: "The old calendar is the right one! When the Old-calendarists celebrate, the heavens celebrate, and when the New-calendarist celebration is souvlaki and tsatsiki?" Its on youtube.
2) While Fr. Savvas Achileos is reading prayers over the possessed Theodoros, the demon shouts: "Bartholomew is ours! He's our (type of) leader," and
3) Half of Mount Athos is ours! Esphigmenou is the true monastery!"
4) Elder Ioakim of St. Anne's Skete on Mount Athos, the zealot, had a long beard which reached the ground, because he prayed for a long beard, after being scandalized by the clean-shaven New-calendarists clergy of America?
I suppose that for these cases Fr. Peter, you'd say the demons are lying....
I dont trust demons.
This story is not unusual if one is familiar with the Scriptures and the lives of the saints. For instance, in the gospels the demons would sometimes confess the truth about Christ after being defeated and cast out. Luke 4:33-37 states, “And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, Saying, ‘Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.’ And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not. And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, ‘What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.’ And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.”
See also "The Confession of Demons" from "My Elder Joseph the Hesychast" (p. 656) or the account as found in "St. Kallinikos, Metropolitan of Edessa, Pella, and Almopia" pp. 357-359
Do you know that:
1) There are prayers read over demoniacs where the evil spirits are saying things like: "The old calendar is the right one! When the Old-calendarists celebrate, the heavens celebrate, and when the New-calendarist celebration is souvlaki and tsatsiki?" Its on youtube.
2) While Fr. Savvas Achileos is reading prayers over the possessed Theodoros, the demon shouts: "Bartholomew is ours! He's our (type of) leader," and
3) Half of Mount Athos is ours! Esphigmenou is the true monastery!"
4) Elder Ioakim of St. Anne's Skete on Mount Athos, the zealot, had a long beard which reached the ground, because he prayed for a long beard, after being scandalized by the clean-shaven New-calendarists clergy of America?
I suppose that for these cases Fr. Peter, you'd say the demons are lying....
St John of San Francisco wrote against the EP and what it had become… is he demonized? Fr Seraphim called them apostate. The MP calls them neo papist as does fr Peter sometimes if I’m not mistaken. We have to be careful to not let the demons use our passions but holy have been able to call our real issues of faith in a way which is not passionate
What is ep and mp?
@@onlyjoshing EP = Ecumenical Patriarchate
MP = Moscow Patriarchate
@esoterico7750 big difference between giving criticism and breaking communion. The old calanderists broke communion.
@@onlyjoshing Saint John said this calendar change led to a schism. The schism can only be caused by the innovators, and even other bishops at the time (outside the EP) were concerned about this issue. Saint Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow briefly adopted the New Calendar *because he believed the rest of the Church had done so as well*. When he realised that this was only done unilaterally by like a few jurisdictions, he immediately changed it back, because he understood that there should only be ONE calendar in our Church
Interesting...there are some massive problems with story, which comes off as apocryphal, and as another attempt to slam and degrade the traditional Orthodox. One, out of many, comments that stands out in this story is, "Some people belonged to the extreme Old Calendar groups called “zealots” who consider themselves saved."
I know of zero...zero...Traditional Orthodox Faithful that believe they are saved on the merit of being Traditional 'Old Calendar', If you insist on boiling all down to the convenient calendar question. Additionally, if you went and looked for those that consider themselves Traditional, you will find that the quoted statement is an aspersion.
You need to listen a little deeper to the story. Even St Joseph the Hesycast used the term zealot in reference to certain old calenderists. The schismatics who broke away solely based on the calendar change did so in error and pride.
Do they believe that one can be saved using the new calendar?
The anathemas of the church and the council of nicea are things that weigh heavy on a Christian conscious, of course they separated. Elsewhere fr ephraim says they were right they just became “too radical” afterward
This may refer to the fact that many Old Calendarists throughout history have formally declared that local churches who adopted the New Calendar became automatically cut off from the Church and deprived of the grace of the Holy Spirit in their Mysteries, as though remaining on the Old Calendar was a matter of salvation.
Thanks for the posting. God bless Constantine Zalalas. Glory be to God for the Divine Grace poured out on Blessed lay preacher Demetrius Panagoupolos and Blessed Elder Ephraim of Mount Athos and Arizona.
Why is it no one heard or talked about this for years?
To be humble
@@FirstnameLastname-py3bc it is humility to not talk about a miraculous event that would help Orthodox christians everywhere discern between truth and falsity?
why does this come from a Greek street preacher and not any of the many Orthodox christians of Canada?
@@FirstnameLastname-py3bc it is humility to not talk about a miraculous event that would help Orthodox christians everywhere discern between truth and falsity?
why does this come from a Greek street preacher and not any of the many Orthodox christians of Canada?
@@user-vv1do1wg1j Fair point, to add to my point we Christians follow Christ not because of signs and miracles
@@FirstnameLastname-py3bci agree, i dislike when TOs use the appearance of the cross as an argyment/proof, you dont find truth by individual miracle claims
Wonderful...
Glory to God for all things! ☦️
☦️😐Here are several key quotes from Saint Philaret of New York that reflect his strong opposition to the New Calendar and its implications:
1. On the New Calendar as a deviation:
"The adoption of the New Calendar is a human innovation, a break from the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church. It is a step towards modernism and away from the authentic faith of the Church."
2. On the New Calendar and unity in the Church:
"By introducing the New Calendar, a rupture in the unity of the Orthodox Church has occurred, and with it, a violation of the conciliar decisions of the Orthodox Church."
3. On the theological consequences of the New Calenda
"The New Calendar is not only a liturgical change; it is a theological error that leads to confusion and division among the faithful."
4. On the New Calendar and ecumenism:
"Those who have accepted the New Calendar are in effect participating in the ecumenical movement, which is not of the Orthodox faith. It is a compromise with the world and a denial of the Tradition of the Fathers."
5. On the need to preserve the Old Calendar:
"The Old Calendar is the gift of the Holy Fathers to the Church. It is a mark of the true Orthodox faith, and we must preserve it at all costs, for it is a safeguard against heresy and ecumenism."
6. On the role of the Church in resisting innovation:
"The Church has always resisted innovation, whether in the form of heresies or changes to the liturgical calendar. To accept the New Calendar is to compromise the very essence of Orthodoxy."
7. On the unity of ROCOR and the Old Calendar:
"ROCOR has remained steadfast in its defense of the Old Calendar, knowing that to abandon it would be to abandon the Holy Tradition and to fall into spiritual confusion."
These quotes represent Saint Philaret’s theological and pastoral concerns about the New Calendar. He viewed it not only as a liturgical change but also as part of a broader ecumenical agenda and a threat to Orthodox unity and purity. His stance was grounded in a commitment to preserve the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church as handed down by the Fathers.😊❤
Is there any precedent for a Saint allowing a demon or, as the article puts it, satan, to hold a lengthy (2 hours?) sermon in front of the faithful?
It doesn't say at the end what happens to the demon, did he exorcise it after what happened in the church?
It does say. 35:42.
@@agiasf7330that wasn't the end of it, as the girl showed up the next day with the demon still in her.
☦️😐Here are several key quotes from Saint Philaret of New York that reflect his strong opposition to the New Calendar and its implications:
1. On the New Calendar as a deviation:
"The adoption of the New Calendar is a human innovation, a break from the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church. It is a step towards modernism and away from the authentic faith of the Church."
2. On the New Calendar and unity in the Church:
"By introducing the New Calendar, a rupture in the unity of the Orthodox Church has occurred, and with it, a violation of the conciliar decisions of the Orthodox Church."
3. On the theological consequences of the New Calenda
"The New Calendar is not only a liturgical change; it is a theological error that leads to confusion and division among the faithful."
4. On the New Calendar and ecumenism:
"Those who have accepted the New Calendar are in effect participating in the ecumenical movement, which is not of the Orthodox faith. It is a compromise with the world and a denial of the Tradition of the Fathers."
5. On the need to preserve the Old Calendar:
"The Old Calendar is the gift of the Holy Fathers to the Church. It is a mark of the true Orthodox faith, and we must preserve it at all costs, for it is a safeguard against heresy and ecumenism."
6. On the role of the Church in resisting innovation:
"The Church has always resisted innovation, whether in the form of heresies or changes to the liturgical calendar. To accept the New Calendar is to compromise the very essence of Orthodoxy."
7. On the unity of ROCOR and the Old Calendar:
"ROCOR has remained steadfast in its defense of the Old Calendar, knowing that to abandon it would be to abandon the Holy Tradition and to fall into spiritual confusion."
These quotes represent Saint Philaret’s theological and pastoral concerns about the New Calendar. He viewed it not only as a liturgical change but also as part of a broader ecumenical agenda and a threat to Orthodox unity and purity. His stance was grounded in a commitment to preserve the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church as handed down by the Fathers.😊❤
@@Kenyanorthodoxy This story is not supporting the error of the calendar change. Far from it! It shows how it is possible to have a correct position (i.e. the introduction of the New Calendar was a mistake and priests should not be clean shaven) and yet fall into the temptation from the demons "on the right" by being overly critical of clergy, disparaging of others, factious, proud, contemptuous, etc.
@@OrthodoxEthos Do you know, the Holy Fathers, the Saints, the Ecumenical Councils and the Martyrs say something completely different? Are we to pretend they don't? Are we to be ignorant in the pretext of "brotherly love"? How do you justify being under the WCC? Are we to ignore the witness of so many Saints, Martyrs and Confessors of the 20th Century?
May God have mercy on you, and lead you out of your delusion and ignorance of so many Holy witness of the Holy Church.☦️
For me, I will in no way compromise, let me die with the Saints rather than with those who think they know better than them.
somehow i dont trust a story that comes from a random street preacher
also youd expect a story that ocurred in canada would come from canada, not Greece, how has no one in the canadian Orthodox sphere heard of this before this layman greek street peacher?
The blog post on the Orthodox Ethos website has been updated with more information. This story has been known for a long time. Constantine Zalalas translated, recorded it and posted the English audio online many years ago. Demetrios Panagopoulos gave this talk at Philotheou Monastery and he was a renowned lay preacher in Greece, not just some random person.
☦️😐Here are several key quotes from Saint Philaret of New York that reflect his strong opposition to the New Calendar and its implications:
1. On the New Calendar as a deviation:
"The adoption of the New Calendar is a human innovation, a break from the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church. It is a step towards modernism and away from the authentic faith of the Church."
2. On the New Calendar and unity in the Church:
"By introducing the New Calendar, a rupture in the unity of the Orthodox Church has occurred, and with it, a violation of the conciliar decisions of the Orthodox Church."
3. On the theological consequences of the New Calenda
"The New Calendar is not only a liturgical change; it is a theological error that leads to confusion and division among the faithful."
4. On the New Calendar and ecumenism:
"Those who have accepted the New Calendar are in effect participating in the ecumenical movement, which is not of the Orthodox faith. It is a compromise with the world and a denial of the Tradition of the Fathers."
5. On the need to preserve the Old Calendar:
"The Old Calendar is the gift of the Holy Fathers to the Church. It is a mark of the true Orthodox faith, and we must preserve it at all costs, for it is a safeguard against heresy and ecumenism."
6. On the role of the Church in resisting innovation:
"The Church has always resisted innovation, whether in the form of heresies or changes to the liturgical calendar. To accept the New Calendar is to compromise the very essence of Orthodoxy."
7. On the unity of ROCOR and the Old Calendar:
"ROCOR has remained steadfast in its defense of the Old Calendar, knowing that to abandon it would be to abandon the Holy Tradition and to fall into spiritual confusion."
These quotes represent Saint Philaret’s theological and pastoral concerns about the New Calendar. He viewed it not only as a liturgical change but also as part of a broader ecumenical agenda and a threat to Orthodox unity and purity. His stance was grounded in a commitment to preserve the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church as handed down by the Fathers.😊❤
I don't trust your comment that comes from a random TH-cam poster.
Just kidding
@@Tayerful you're right, you shouldn't trust them;
😊❤Here are several key quotes from Saint Philaret of New York that reflect his strong opposition to the New Calendar and its implications:
1. On the New Calendar as a deviation:
"The adoption of the New Calendar is a human innovation, a break from the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church. It is a step towards modernism and away from the authentic faith of the Church."
2. On the New Calendar and unity in the Church:
"By introducing the New Calendar, a rupture in the unity of the Orthodox Church has occurred, and with it, a violation of the conciliar decisions of the Orthodox Church."
3. On the theological consequences of the New Calenda
"The New Calendar is not only a liturgical change; it is a theological error that leads to confusion and division among the faithful."
4. On the New Calendar and ecumenism:
"Those who have accepted the New Calendar are in effect participating in the ecumenical movement, which is not of the Orthodox faith. It is a compromise with the world and a denial of the Tradition of the Fathers."
5. On the need to preserve the Old Calendar:
"The Old Calendar is the gift of the Holy Fathers to the Church. It is a mark of the true Orthodox faith, and we must preserve it at all costs, for it is a safeguard against heresy and ecumenism."
6. On the role of the Church in resisting innovation:
"The Church has always resisted innovation, whether in the form of heresies or changes to the liturgical calendar. To accept the New Calendar is to compromise the very essence of Orthodoxy."
7. On the unity of ROCOR and the Old Calendar:
"ROCOR has remained steadfast in its defense of the Old Calendar, knowing that to abandon it would be to abandon the Holy Tradition and to fall into spiritual confusion."
These quotes represent Saint Philaret’s theological and pastoral concerns about the New Calendar. He viewed it not only as a liturgical change but also as part of a broader ecumenical agenda and a threat to Orthodox unity and purity. His stance was grounded in a commitment to preserve the unchanging Tradition of the Orthodox Church as handed down by the Fathers.😊❤
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