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The Authority and Significance of Ecumenical Councils in Orthodox Tradition
This chapter explores the authority of ecumenical councils in the Orthodox Church, emphasizing the reception of their decisions by the Church guided by the Holy Spirit. It contrasts modernist reconstruction approaches with the Orthodox perspective on tradition and validation of beliefs. The discussion also includes theological arguments on iconography, Eucharistic adoration, and the complexities of historical events within the Church's history.