[kosta50]

I think, the Orthodox Church is primarily defined by the Muslim and Communist oppression, but a time will come when she heals

I disagree wiht that, Alex. I don't think the EOC is sick at all. It shows remarkable health and resilieance, despite centuries-long oppresions. The Orthodox Church is the immunized first millenium Church in the liturgical sense and otherwise. Very transcendental relative to the world.

[annalex]

I did not mean to imply that the West is free from its own sicknesses, but in viewing how the East is approaching the prospect of reunion, I see fear and chest-thumping, and very little love. Exceptions are few, and when they happen, they are heartening. May they happen more often.