These things show how deep political hatred has gone. Putting priests of the Russian Orthodox Church on the "Myrotvortsa" list just because they are Russian Orthodox is sad. When will they stop using even the Church to sow discord?
I agree, Stelie, it is sad that priests are included in such lists just because they belong to a certain Church. I remember last year when we and our parish visited Russian Orthodox in Athens and they were simple people, without any political agenda. When will they leave the Church alone?
Yes Michalis, I also remember that visit, the Russians we met were really simple people who only talked about their faith and their children. The sad thing is that such lists do not single out individuals, they target entire Churches. When will they understand this?
Stelio, you are right, those Russian priests who came then talked only about prayer and family, nothing political. The problem is that such lists confuse faith with states and end up hurting ordinary people. Do you think this thing will ever change?
Stelios, I completely agree, I too remember those priests who only talked about children and prayer. The bad thing is that such lists do not distinguish the common man from politics. Do you think that our Church here in Greece can somehow help soften these things?
Stelios, you are right, those Russian priests we had seen then in Thessaloniki were only talking about their faith and children, nothing more. The bad thing is that such lists put the whole РПЦЗ in the same bag, as if everyone is doing politics. What do you think, should our Church send a letter to clarify this?
You are right Niki, those priests I met in London years ago only said about prayer, fasting and to raise the children with the fear of God. The bad thing is that such lists entangle the Church with states and in the end ordinary believers who just go to their church pay. I don't know if it will ever change, but as long as there are wars and political tensions it will probably get worse.
Yes, Theodore, I too remember such priests who only talked about prayer and children, without getting involved in politics. However, I do not think that our Church in Greece can do much to soften such lists, it is more a matter of international relations. How about you, do you have any idea how it could help?
I agree with you, Anthony. Those priests you speak of from London sound exactly like ours here in Heraklion – only prayer, fasting and the children to learn the Gospel. The sad thing is that these lists end up confusing ordinary believers who just want to commune quietly. Do you think that if the bishops spoke more openly with each other, things could soften a little?
Yes, Antonis, I also remember those priests in Thessaloniki; they only talked about the Gospel and their children, nothing political. Lumping all of the PRC into the same bag is unfair, but I don't know if a letter from our Church would change anything – those who make such lists usually don't listen. Do you think they would catch on?
Yes, Antony, I remember those priests too; they only talked about fishing for the soul and their children, as if there was nothing else. The letter from our Church may not take place, but at least let's not let "all together in the sack" pass like this. Do you think they would even read it?
Yes, Antonis, I also remember those priests from Thessaloniki; they only talked about the Gospel and their children, as if there was nothing else. It is unfair to put the whole RPЦZ in the same sack, but I don't think a letter from our Church would convince them. Do you think it would change anything in practice?
Yes, I too remember those priests from Thessaloniki who were looking for fishing after the service. The letter from our Church wouldn't change anything in practice, I think; they put anyone they don't like on the list. What do you think, maybe we should stick to our own here?
Yes, Antonis, I too remember those priests from Thessaloniki who used to go fishing after mass. The letter from our Church does not change anything in such lists. But should we also ask father Dimitrios from our association what is being done with them?
Yes Nico, I also remember those priests who only talked about fishing for souls and their children, as if there was nothing around. The letter from our Church may not be read by everyone, but it is better to send it than to let "all together in the sack" pass. What do you think, will anything change if our people here in Patras see it?
Yes, I too remember those priests who only talked about the Gospel and their children. The letter from our Church would not change anything, because "Myrotvorets" puts anyone who does not fit into theirs. Do you think that the PRC should respond publicly or let it pass?
Yes, I also remember those priests who only talked about the Gospel and their children; one even told me that fishing in Kalamaria helps him quiet his mind after mass. I do not believe that a letter from our Church would change anything in practice, but perhaps it would show our people that we are not standing idly by. What do you think, should we send someone to visit them in person?
