Apr

18

The Pope and the Orthodox: Serious About Sexual Misconduct Reform?

April 18, 2008 | Comments Off

by Theophan Zarras
The media is widely reporting news of the Pope’s current visit to the United States and his comments on the sexual abuse crisis.
The pontiff called the scandal a cause of “deep shame”, and spoke of the “enormous pain” that communities have suffered from such “gravely immoral behaviour” by priests. Source
The pope went […]

Dec

10

God Grant Us Fearless Bishops Who Call for Repentance

December 10, 2007 | Comments Off

In light of recent sexual misconduct cover up allegations, we are mindful of our need for holy leaders. December 9th’s Prologue from Ochrid reading by Saint Nikolai Velimirovich reminds us of Orthodox Saints who defended the weak and fearlessly called for repentance. God grant us again leaders in our day of such character. […]

Sep

6

St. Basil On Protecting The Abused

September 6, 2007 | Comments Off

Today’s reading from the Prologue from Ohrid reminds us that while we are called to forgive those who sin against us, we are also as a church called to champion justice, protect the innocent, and discipline the unlawful. It is a lesson sadly ignored by many of our modern day Bishops. Saint Nikolai Velimirovic describes […]

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