07-25-2013, 07:59 PM
Paul,
Well, I would have been somewhat reserved to say the the COE 's seperation was that wide. And further, you say that the COE had NO representation (nor delegates sent) to the Council of Nicea (325 AD, approx.) and the council of Constantinople (381 AD). Now, that is news to me. I thought they might have had some token representation at these councils, just to say (more-less) that at least they were there. And the COE did not know of either of these councils (as well, just like the council of Ephesus at 431)? Can this be taken to the bank?
Thanks for the informations Paul, and, the thread (scolling down some) of Council of Ephesus has hammered some points down for me.
I guess the picture I am seeing is that there was pretty clear seperation between the COE and the Western (
Greek) churches; by the West I mean the West as it is generally understood to be along the school (or spirit) of the Council of Nicea and Councils that followed; or what we might term as "Roman Catholic" school of tradition. And I am seeing that the Western tradition churches always wanted to get the COE to go along with them or (should I say) to get them under "subjection." And, I see the when the West sent delegates to the East to present the outcome of their councils they weren't just being sent to share and let them know what happened. The West wanted them (or demanded?) that the COE fall in line right behind. And from what I gather the COE was not about to do any of this.
Grace and Mercy to you in good measure;
Kindly,
Mike
Well, I would have been somewhat reserved to say the the COE 's seperation was that wide. And further, you say that the COE had NO representation (nor delegates sent) to the Council of Nicea (325 AD, approx.) and the council of Constantinople (381 AD). Now, that is news to me. I thought they might have had some token representation at these councils, just to say (more-less) that at least they were there. And the COE did not know of either of these councils (as well, just like the council of Ephesus at 431)? Can this be taken to the bank?
Thanks for the informations Paul, and, the thread (scolling down some) of Council of Ephesus has hammered some points down for me.
I guess the picture I am seeing is that there was pretty clear seperation between the COE and the Western (
Greek) churches; by the West I mean the West as it is generally understood to be along the school (or spirit) of the Council of Nicea and Councils that followed; or what we might term as "Roman Catholic" school of tradition. And I am seeing that the Western tradition churches always wanted to get the COE to go along with them or (should I say) to get them under "subjection." And, I see the when the West sent delegates to the East to present the outcome of their councils they weren't just being sent to share and let them know what happened. The West wanted them (or demanded?) that the COE fall in line right behind. And from what I gather the COE was not about to do any of this.
Grace and Mercy to you in good measure;
Kindly,
Mike