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sunday of the fathers of the six ecumenical councils #86315 07/12/03 10:31 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 320 Delaware Mateusz Member
Mateusz Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 320 Delaware	i have a question...on the calender it lists tomorrow as the day of rememberance of the fathers of the six ecumenical councils, how come it doesnt include the 7th? i believe the 7th ecumenical council adressed the use of sacred icons. is this simply because the feast was declared before the 7th ecumenical council of Nicaea II existed?

Re: sunday of the fathers of the six ecumenical councils #86316 07/12/03 03:22 PM
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Danj Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 49 Scranton, PA	Glory to Jesus Christ! The Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council are commemorated on October 12, 2003 (Sunday) this year...this commemoration is always held in October. The Fathers of the First Council is always celebrated on the Sunday After Ascension each year. Hope this helps. Dan

Re: sunday of the fathers of the six ecumenical councils #86317 07/12/03 07:06 PM
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Mateusz Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 320 Delaware	yes it has, thank you, i didnt even notice the sunday of the fathers of the 7 ecumenical councils until you brought it to my attention.

Re: sunday of the fathers of the six ecumenical councils #86318 07/12/03 07:07 PM
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Mateusz Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 320 Delaware	sorry i meant sunday of the fathers of the seventh ecumenical council

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