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ecumenical councilMeeting of church leaders worldwide to determine Christian doctrine; their results are binding on all church members. Seven such councils are accepted as ecumenical by both Eastern and Western churches, while the Roman Catholic Church accepts a further 14 as ecumenical. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Edinborough described himself as an "activist" in the Anglican Church of Canada, where he served as lay preacher, speaker and delegate to various ecumenical councils. But he pointed out that there hasn't been an Ecumenical Council meeting since the year 787. that the sacred heritage of Christian truth be safeguarded and expounded with greater efficacy" (Questa festiva: Announcement of Ecumenical Council, 25 January 1959). |
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