Trouble in Orthodoxy
From Telegraph | News | Greek bishop is accused of hiring hit-man to kill Patriarch:
A Greek Orthodox bishop is to be charged under anti-terrorism laws in Athens for allegedly plotting to murder the head of the ancient Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
Bishop Timotheos of Vostra is accused of offering to pay a hit-man $500,000 (£354,000) to have his clerical rival, Patriarch Irenaios, killed.
According to Irenaios's lawyer, Timotheos offered the money to a Palestinian radical, Yusaf Naim al-Mufti. He was said to be angry that he had lost out to Irenaios in the 2001 election to become patriarch - one of the most sought-after roles within the Greek Orthodox Church.
Monday, May 19, 2003
Sunday, May 18, 2003
Happy Birthday Pope John Paul II!
E-MAIL the Pope!
E-Mail the Holy Father a Birthday Wish by going to the Vatican Web Site and click on "BIrthday of the Holy Father" or just send your message to: John_Paul_II@vatican.va
E-MAIL the Pope!
E-Mail the Holy Father a Birthday Wish by going to the Vatican Web Site and click on "BIrthday of the Holy Father" or just send your message to: John_Paul_II@vatican.va
Friday, May 16, 2003
Thursday, May 15, 2003
Wednesday, May 14, 2003
Russian Monks will Read Your Prayers Before Miraculous Image of the Virgin...
For a Price
From the The Scotsman - International:
MONKS at one of Russia’s most famous religious retreats, the Holy Lake Monastery of Our Lady of Iberia, have struck on a new scheme to raise cash - selling prayers on line.
Visitors to the monastery’s website (www.iveron.ru) can now complete a prayer form and send it to the monks, who pledge to read it aloud in front of the "miracle-working" Iberia icon of the Holy Virgin.
A single mention in prayers costs 25 roubles (50p), while an "eternal" mention costs 1,000 roubles (£20).
Payment can be made by post, bank transfer or using an internet payment scheme. The prayer service has provoked a torrent of criticism from believers, who have recorded their protests in the monastery’s on-line visitors’ book.
For a Price
From the The Scotsman - International:
MONKS at one of Russia’s most famous religious retreats, the Holy Lake Monastery of Our Lady of Iberia, have struck on a new scheme to raise cash - selling prayers on line.
Visitors to the monastery’s website (www.iveron.ru) can now complete a prayer form and send it to the monks, who pledge to read it aloud in front of the "miracle-working" Iberia icon of the Holy Virgin.
A single mention in prayers costs 25 roubles (50p), while an "eternal" mention costs 1,000 roubles (£20).
Payment can be made by post, bank transfer or using an internet payment scheme. The prayer service has provoked a torrent of criticism from believers, who have recorded their protests in the monastery’s on-line visitors’ book.
Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Seminarians Abducted in Uganda
From Catholic News.com:
The Ugandan army is seeking a group of rebels who abducted more than 40 trainee Catholic priests over the weekend.
Army spokesman Major Bantariza told the BBC that at least 100 soldiers had been sent to rescue the boys.
An eight-year-old boy was shot dead during the attack, which happened early on Sunday morning at the Lacor junior seminary in Gulu district, about 400km north of Uganda.
The Lord's Republican Army (LRA) rebellion has lasted 16 years, during which time thousands of children have been abducted and conscripted to fight alongside the rebels.
The director of Lacor seminary, Mathew Odong, said he fears those abducted may be forced to become LRA fighters.
From Catholic News.com:
The Ugandan army is seeking a group of rebels who abducted more than 40 trainee Catholic priests over the weekend.
Army spokesman Major Bantariza told the BBC that at least 100 soldiers had been sent to rescue the boys.
An eight-year-old boy was shot dead during the attack, which happened early on Sunday morning at the Lacor junior seminary in Gulu district, about 400km north of Uganda.
The Lord's Republican Army (LRA) rebellion has lasted 16 years, during which time thousands of children have been abducted and conscripted to fight alongside the rebels.
The director of Lacor seminary, Mathew Odong, said he fears those abducted may be forced to become LRA fighters.
Ad Limina Visits for Non-Catholic Christian Leaders?
From Catholic News.Com--Former Anglican head suggests all religious leaders report to Pope:
Dr George Carey, who retired as Archbishop of Canterbury last year, has recommended that leaders of other religious communities make regular ad limina visits to the Pope, as Catholic bishops do.
Dr Carey made his proposal on Saturday, the last day of the seminar on John Paul II: 25 Years of Pontificate, the Church at the Service of Man, organized by the Lateran University.
"I am convinced of the value of the 'ad limina' visits which the Pope has with his colleagues of the episcopate from all over the world," held every five years, he said.
Dr Carey wondered if "Pope John Paul II might consider having an informal consultation, every now and then, with the leaders of the Churches of other communions".
From Catholic News.Com--Former Anglican head suggests all religious leaders report to Pope:
Dr George Carey, who retired as Archbishop of Canterbury last year, has recommended that leaders of other religious communities make regular ad limina visits to the Pope, as Catholic bishops do.
Dr Carey made his proposal on Saturday, the last day of the seminar on John Paul II: 25 Years of Pontificate, the Church at the Service of Man, organized by the Lateran University.
"I am convinced of the value of the 'ad limina' visits which the Pope has with his colleagues of the episcopate from all over the world," held every five years, he said.
Dr Carey wondered if "Pope John Paul II might consider having an informal consultation, every now and then, with the leaders of the Churches of other communions".
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