Does anyone know the history of this Bulgarian TOC? Their First Hierarch seems to have good relations with Met. Seraphim.
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Who are the bishops in the photos and which churches do they represent? Also where are the photos taken?> In Bulgaria?
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jdigrande wrote:Who are the bishops in the photos and which churches do they represent? Also where are the photos taken?> In Bulgaria?
The monastery is located in Russia. The meeting between Metropolitan Seraphim (who heads the TOC-S) and Metropolitan Sergius (who wears the blue Mantiya) was meant to show solidarity between the two churches and respect for cultural differences, since the monastery is ethnically Bulgarian.
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Is TOC-S really GOC-S ( Arch. Stephanos) and if so where is he located in Russia?
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jdigrande wrote:Is TOC-S really GOC-S ( Arch. Stephanos) and if so where is he located in Russia?
No, The TOC under Met. Seraphim is in communion with Met. Angelos, Metropolitan of Avlona in Greece.
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