

Apostolic Times—with Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia
Aug 4, 2023
Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia, a respected authority in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, shares his insights on the early Christian era. He discusses the significance of unity among Eastern Christian traditions and the pivotal role of the Eucharist in fostering community. Kallistos highlights the evolution of the Church from its Apostolic beginnings to the time of Constantine, emphasizing sacramental richness and hierarchical structure. His exploration of early Church history provides an engaging look at the transformative journey of Christianity.
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Unity Begins With Love And Knowledge
- Christian unity requires first love and then knowledge among believers.
- Understanding each other fosters the unity Christ prayed for before His death.
Complex Diversity In Christian East
- The Christian East is complex with four main families: Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Church of the East, and Greek Catholics.
- These groups differ by theology, history, and communion but share faith in Christ as Savior.
Orthodox Church Structure And Unity
- The Orthodox Church is a family of self-governing churches united in faith and sacraments.
- The Ecumenical Patriarch has honor but no direct jurisdiction over other Orthodox churches.