Macedonian Orthodox Church - News & Updates

[makedonche]

I thought the Russian Foreign Minister acknowledged the Macedonian language and gave thanks for/acknowleged that is where Russia got it's Cyrillic from?

[ProMKD]

Originally Posted by makedonche

I thought the Russian Foreign Minister acknowledged the Macedonian language and gave thanks for/acknowleged that is where Russia got it's Cyrillic from?

I wouldn't be surprised, that's what I mean by politics. They go one place, please the locals, go another, and please those locals. The Russians always play the big brother card, but they are just selfish and corrupt pricks.

[makedonche]

Originally Posted by ProMKD

I wouldn't be surprised, that's what I mean by politics. They go one place, please the locals, go another, and please those locals. The Russians always play the big brother card, but they are just selfish and corrupt pricks.

ProMkd
So true, but they can't fool the MTO, this is where the truth lives!

[ProMKD]

Originally Posted by makedonche

promkd
so true, but they can't fool the mto, this is where the truth lives!

Амин брат ми, амин!

[Soldier of Macedon]

Originally Posted by ProMKD

The Russians always play the big brother card, but they are just selfish and corrupt pricks.

I think it is more of a case where some Macedonians, Montenegrins, Serbs and Bulgars desperately try to play the little brother card, on account of religious and linguistic similarities with Russians. As a Macedonian, I certainly don't see the Russians as our "big brothers". They may be numerically superior, but overall throughout history in terms of literature and culture, Russia has gained far more from Macedonia than the other way around, either directly or indirectly.

[ProMKD]

Originally Posted by Soldier of Macedon

I think it is more of a case where some Macedonians, Montenegrins, Serbs and Bulgars desperately try to play the little brother card, on account of religious and linguistic similarities with Russians. As a Macedonian, I certainly don't see the Russians as our "big brothers". They may be numerically superior, but overall throughout history in terms of literature and culture, Russia has gained far more from Macedonia than the other way around, either directly or indirectly.

I agree with that statement. It just proves that strength is in numbers - they are far more feared, respected, and well-known and any of their so-called "little brothers". That's why christianity needs to fear radical islam.

[Soldier of Macedon]

http://macedoniaonline.eu/content/view/24633/45/

Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch HH Kiril said at Sunday's meeting with President Gjorge Ivanov he is prepared to invest efforts in settlement of the Macedonian Orthodox Church-Ohrid Archbishopric (MOC) canonic status.

"Finding ways to canonize MOC is very important at this time. The canonic status of your church is of enormous importance, because it will secure the Macedonian identity, language and culture", said Patriarch Kiril.

According to him, the fact that MOC is outside of the family of canonic churches weakens its position. Patriarch Kiril positively assessed the twenty years of Russia-Macedonia diplomatic ties, saying the main source of the mutual history were brothers Cyril and Methodius. President Ivanov stressed the Macedonian Orthodox Church was a living church.

"We are politicians with a mandate, but church issues have no mandate. They are settled in long periods", added Ivanov. He stressed politicians should create the ambiance for communication among churches, urging dialogue towards a solution. "Our followers should have the Christian virtue of patience, meaning church issues should be gradually resolved through dialogue and building trust", said President Ivanov.

During his Moscow stay, Ivanov is to deliver a lecture at Lomonosov Moscow State University, where he will be presented with title Honorary Professor. Moreover, President Ivanov will visit fair "Prodexpo", which includes the presentation of Macedonian companies.

More hot air by Russian religious figures? Ivanov talking about a "dialogue towards a solution"........wonder why that sounds familiar.

[George S.]

we are going up the same fucking road of recognition been there no need to do it.

[vicsinad]

Well, it looks like we don't really have to worry about our issues with the Serbian Church anymore...

(Used Google Translate)

Bishop Nahum: The Bulgarian Church to become the mother of the Macedonian, this is a historic moment - let's not miss it

Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia have a common religious history. The Bulgarian Orthodox Church has a chance to become a church mother of the Macedonian Orthodox Church (MOC) with its recognition, Metropolitan Strumica bishop Nahum said in an interview with BTV.

He says political reasons are why the autocephaly of the Macedonian Orthodox Church is not yet recognized.

"We sent a letter to the Holy Synod of BOC with a request to discuss the issue of the recognition of the Macedonian Orthodox Church - the Ohrid Archbishopric of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. We are waiting for an answer from the Bulgarian Synod. BPC has a chance with the very recognition of the MOC to become a church mother of the MOC. It's a rare historic opportunity that the BOC should not miss, "categorically Metropolitan Nahum.

"We were part of the Bulgarian Exarchate. The people then were divided between the Exarchate and the Constantinople Patriarchate at the end of the XIX and the beginning of the 20th century, but most - 95% were exarchists, "the Macedonian bishop recalled.

Bishop Nahum stressed the great significance of the Treaty of good neighborly relations between the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria, adding that it was only the beginning.

https://www.mkd.mk/makedonija/politi...va-e-istoriski

It is only the beginning...of the end for Macedonia?

[Risto the Great]

Fyromians always seeking validation from someone.