When did (or has) revelation stop?

[Adammi]

Ok, I don't know the actual theological vocabulary to ask what I'm asking so please bear with me.

Now, according to the RC (as far as I know) revelation has been progressive i.e. the dogmas of Papal Infallibility and the Assumption of Mary have only recently been defined as dogmas, while in the Orthodox Church revelation is not seen as progressive and even though an issue like the Theotokos being assumed into heaven after her dormition is held in tradition, it can't become a dogma.

So, my question was (if the above is correct). When did revelation stop being progressive? With the death of the last apostle? Or am I just totally confused and messed up in everything about this thread? LOL

[Adammi]

I'm guessing I've lost my marbles?

[nutroll]

I don't really think that the Orthodox Church is "non-progressive". I think that it does not change. The distinction is that progression means further clarification, whereas change implies altering what is already accepted. As for dogma, it is my understanding that the Orthodox Church reserves Dogma for issues relating directly to God, like the Incarnation and the Trinity. Whether the Theotokos was assumed into heaven really is not as important as whether Jesus Christ was truly God and truly Man.

[Lotar]

Revelation hasn't stopped, but Truth doesn't change.

[EricTheRed]

i am confused about this also. Ill just check in so you are not lonely.:)

[Akathist]

Revelation is what helps converts understand. Revelation guided the Ecumenical Councils as well as all other councils.

The Revelation is the contant exposure of the faith as taught by the Apostles who learned directly from Christ.