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the_Abbot
13th November 2007, 01:22 AM
http://www.stsymeon.org//index.htm

I was just reading through this website called Brotherhood of St. Symeon and was wondering if it is a canonical Orthodox website?

Some of the things I read on it sounded so much like the charismatic church teachings I have learned in the past.
buzuxi02
13th November 2007, 02:38 AM
Thats the parish of that charismatic greek orthodox priest. i would stay away. Im not sure if he's been excommunicated yet.
All4Christ
13th November 2007, 02:48 AM
Umm....how can he say things so blatantly against the Orthodox Church and not be chastised for it? (See his articles)
All4Christ
13th November 2007, 02:50 AM
I mean...even at old (Pentecostal) church...if a pastor did that about the Assemblies of God - he would certainly be questioned for it if not disciplined.
Theophorus
13th November 2007, 03:19 AM
http://www.stsymeon.org//index.htm


http://www.patheticpersonals.com/images/robin.jpg

holy ghost batman!!!
MariaRegina
13th November 2007, 06:08 AM
He has been excommunicated.

I wonder if he believes in the Rapture and the 1000 year reign. From reading his websiet, one can come to that conclusion.

Oh boy. I bet he could recruit some members from the MJ Forum here.
Lukaris
13th November 2007, 10:04 AM
Fr Seraphim Rose has much info on Fr Eusebius Stephanou in his book "Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future" especially pertaining to the "new outpouring of the Holy Spirit" and charismatic revival.
RobNJ
13th November 2007, 11:03 AM
Most Orthodox Parishes mention and link you to their Jurisdiction (EVEN the non-canonical schismatic ones), this one only lists their tax-exempt status.

The IRS might consider this a "church" , but in Orthodoxy, there are NO "Lone Rangers"
Silouan
13th November 2007, 12:08 PM
I have had a similar question about the Brotherhood of St. Poimen. What jurisdiction is it? I read their whole page and could find nothing about their bishops, etc. Here is the link: http://members.cox.net/orthodoxheritage/
RobNJ
13th November 2007, 12:27 PM
I have had a similar question about the Brotherhood of St. Poimen. What jurisdiction is it? I read their whole page and could find nothing about their bishops, etc. Here is the link: http://members.cox.net/orthodoxheritage/

Again, Just a quick look.. and I see no mention of belonging to a jurisdiction of any kind. and use their IRS tax status to legitimize themselves. Looks suspicious to me.