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As readers of this website you will appreciate that it has a sole purpose, and for the four years of its existence, the debate is about the ROEA and ROAA unity/merger issue.
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| Orthodox Christians Take Steps Toward Unity [in North America]
As Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter today, they have resurrected a movement toward unity in America, where they are divided into a hodgepodge of overlapping ethnic jurisdictions. On orders from patriarchs in Constantinople, Russia, Serbia and elsewhere, all Orthodox bishops in this country are working on a plan for one American Church.
Source: www.ocl.org/node/395 Original Source: http://old.post-gazette.com/pg/12106/1224177-84.stm |
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| The problem of unity/merger between the ROEA/OCA (Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America - headed by Archbishop Nathaniel) and the ROAA/BOR (Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of the Americas headed by Archbishop Nicolae) that we all want if it makes fiduciary sense, is quickly reduced to answering the question ‘under which Orthodox Church this unity would take place - the American OCA or the Romanian BOR. The response should not be one given by ourselves to benefit us, but rather a response given for the religious wellbeing of our children here. Let our own history in North America, over one hundred years old, help guide us in taking a correct, rational decision and not only an emotional one, given the emotive nature of the issue. | |||
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| ROEA/OCA Due Diligence Questions sent to ROAA/BOR are without satisfactory responses 2 years later, yet ROAA still desires a concrete answer in the near future as to whether or not we want fusion/merger with them under BOR!
Find below a few decisions taken at the Jan. 30, 2012 Eparchial Council meeting of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas (ROAA) under the chairmanship of Archbishop Nicolae. Source: www.romarch.org |
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| 11 of 15 Members of the Bulgarian Orthodox Synod worked for communist State Security
Bulgaria’s commission charged with announcing the names of people who collaborated with the country’s former communist-era secret services announced on January 17, 2012 that 11 out of 15 members of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church’s governing body, the Holy Synod, had worked for State Security. Source: www.SophiaEcho.com - Jan. 17, 2012. |
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| It has become habitual for the Romanian (cleptocratic) Patriarchate and its publications to insult periodically, directly or indirectly, the “Vatra” Episcopate and its Hierarch.
On different occasions this habit was pointed out in the pages of the “Information Bulletin” as well as in other publications. A new insult was hurled toward the “Vatra” and its Hierarch in the December 10th, 2011 issue of “Lumina” the official newspaper of the said Patriarchate. (www.ziarullumina.ro 10 december 2011.) |
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| The Romanian Orthodox Church promotes Romanianism and not Orthodoxy in her “Diaspora”.
In the Nov. 23 2011 edition of the Ziarul Lumina newspaper, an article appeared (please see the preceeding article on this website) where it is clearly obvious that the Romanian Orthodox Church (BOR) is more interested in promoting Romanianism in the “Diaspora” than Orthodoxy - its sacred role. The first words in that article are explicit: “…Father Ion Armasi’s [doctoral] work is the first scientific study which details aspects of the mission and Romanian pastoral care given at the global level…” As well, We see that Father Ion Armasi Vartan speaks with authority being: “…Patriarchal Counselor for foreign communities, in the Church interreligious relations sector of the Romanian Patriarchate… “ |
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| Fr. Ion Armasi obtained the title of Doctor in Theology: The first doctoral thesis dedicated to Romanians of the Diaspora A public defence of a doctoral thesis, “Romanian Orthodox Church in the Diaspora: A short history and actual organization” took place … at … Bucharest’s Faculty of Orthodox Theology. It was presented by Fr. Ion Armasi Vartan, Patriarchal Counselor for foreign communities, in the Church interreligious relations sector of the Romanian Patriarchate… Unofficial translation of bold excerpts from a Romania article cited in its entirety on this site and found at : Source: www.ziarullumina.ro 23 november 2011 |
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| This summer, in Ziarul Lumina, Adrian N. Petcu tells us that Bishop Policarp Morusca was “exiled in his own country…[because of] political considerations … from 1939 on, [and] after 1945… politics … would impose its abusive decisions upon the organization and operations of the Church…” Quite clear, emphatic and direct. Yet only 4 months later the author changes his stance. In a fall article in the same newspaper, Petcu announces that: “…in 1939 Bishop Policarp was kept in the homeland due to intrigues launched from America… [and] problems arose caused by certain priests who, lacking canonical responsibility, tried to influence the governance of the Episcopate…” Why this change, this about face? | |||
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| ROEA 2011 Episcopate Congress Excerpts (re: ROEA-ROAA merger-unity) Graciously hosted by St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church in Chicago, IL, the 79th Annual Episcopate Congress program of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America took place from September 29 – October 1, 2011… Source and full text: www.roea.org from the Solia, Sep-Oct 2011 edition. |
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ROEANews.info is the website of "Romanian Orthodox for Enquiry in America" and is not affiliated with the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America (ROEA) or with the Orthodox Church in America (OCA).
PRAYER OF ST. EPHREMO Lord and Master of my life, leave me not with the spirit of laziness, of despair, of domination, or idle words. Rather, give me, your servant, the spirit of integrity, of humility, of patience, and of love. Thus, Lord, grant me the wisdom to see my own faults, and not condemn my brother; for You are blessed, now and forever. Amen. OUR FATHEROur Father, who are in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. |
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