A beautifully dignified entrance.
Seven candles. Not a "Two Ronnies" sketch.
A view of the new-old-new-old... the Benedict XVI pallium.
Ut unum sint! The Patriarch is a captivating man. I was listening to him speak last night on the CTV broadcast from the solemn vespers. He is a man who the Holy Father can "do business with."
Kneeling. Tongue. Paten.Need we say more?
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The Patriarch is good, decent Orthodox Christian Shepherd who means well. However, he has no flock or much influence.
I await the possible meeting of
Pope Benedict XVI with Patriarch Alexei II of Moscow and All Russia, the Third Rome. I think they will have a true understanding and will agree on much without superficialities or hindrances of a Turkish yoke. THAT will be a thing to behold.
You're quite right about Bartholomew I's position, but I'm sure we're all aware of the two massive advantages of dialogue with the see of Constantinople in particular; symbolism and prestige.
I think the Russians will be a wildcard. They could quite easily throw a spanner in the proverbial works. On the other hand, a strong relationship with the Russians would allow Bartholomew and Alexei to present an united front necessary for corporate reunion.
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