Pope gives to the main orthodox leader the relic of St. Peter from his private chapel

[Dragoon]

The feast of St. Peter and St. Paul is always celebrated in a special way in Rome. This is because it is the city where both these apostles suffered martyrdom.

On the day of the feast the pope blessed the pallium of the metropolitan archbishops appointed in the last year. It is a celebration that serves to emphasize the unity of the whole Church with the pope.

During his homily Pope Francis explained how it was possible for God to choose Peter and Paul as pillars of the Church. This is despite the serious sins they committed.

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Among those present was a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The pope presented them with a priceless gift. He gave them the relic of St. Peter and Pope Paul VI, as a sign of brotherhood and closeness. They had originally been in the pontifical apartments.

Patriarch Bartholomew greatly appreciated this gesture. His delegates defined it as “an immense step toward unity.”

https://www.romereports.com/en/2019/...rivate-chapel/

[renaissance12]

Was there a relic of Saint Peter in Rome ?...

[Dominator]

I am Orthodox. Bartholomew is not the main Orthodox in tihs world!

[Jana]

I am Orthodox. Bartholomew is not the main Orthodox in tihs world!

He is only relevant one for Catholics. We don't support unity with hostile churches like Russian or Serbian, only with Constantinopole which is real center of Orthodoxy.

[Dominator]

He is only relevant one for Catholics. We don't support unity with hostile churches like Russian or Serbian, only with Constantinopole which is real center of Orthodoxy.

Vatican probably wants to renew Florence Union. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Florence

But historically all Orthodox (including Constantinople) rejected this union. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_of_Ephesus
Bartholomew is just a traitor of our days in terms of canon,
if he wants a rapprochement with Rome.

[Jana]

Vatican probably wants to renew Florence Union. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Florence

But historically all Orthodox (including Constantinople) rejected this union. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_of_Ephesus
Bartholomew is just a traitor of our days in terms of canon,
if he wants a rapprochement with Rome.

Don't worry, we consider Pope Francis traitor for licking Orthodox balls of Serbs and Russians and most Catholics like me are disgusted with such treason.
Your dislike for us is equal for our dislike for you.

I have nothing against Constantinople however.

[Dominator]

Don't worry, we consider Pope Francis traitor for licking Orthodox balls of Serbs and Russians and most Catholics like me are disgusted with such treason.
Your dislike for us is equal for our dislike for you.

I have nothing against Constantinople however.

We just don't like catholic traditions.
this does not apply to believers people

[ixulescu]

I am Orthodox. Bartholomew is not the main Orthodox in tihs world!

Russia can nicely stay aside.