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To: livius
Council of Nicea A.D. 325

We also send you the good news of the settlement concerning the holy pasch, namely that in answer to your prayers this question also has been resolved. All the brethren in the East who have hitherto followed the Jewish practice will henceforth observe the custom of the Romans and of yourselves and of all of us who from ancient times have kept Easter together with you. Rejoicing then in these successes and in the common peace and harmony and in the cutting off of all heresy, welcome our fellow minister, your bishop Alexander, with all the greater honour and love. He has made us happy by his presence, and despite his advanced age has undertaken such great labour in order that you too may enjoy peace.

Pray for us all that our decisions may remain secure through almighty God and our lord Jesus Christ in the holy Spirit, to whom is the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

20 posted on 04/24/2005 8:34:51 AM PDT by bornacatholic ("Christian is my name and Catholic my surname." Pope Benedict XV)
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To: bornacatholic
Hmmm.... "custom of the Romans?" It smacks of an expedient concession to the pagans. Its one that could be taken back without violating the Nicene Creed.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
23 posted on 04/24/2005 8:50:48 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
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