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St Justin the New (Popović) on Papacy (Vladimir Cvetkovic)

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St Justin Popović’s critique of papacy is one of the most recurrent themes in his entire opus. One may detect in Justin’s view of papacy several elements, some that remain permanent in his works and some that depend on the historical context and circumstances. For example, Justin’s criticism of papal infallibility and of the papal claim to universal jurisdiction are recurrent. However, his views on the Vatican’s ecclesial policy, expressed as a critique of union, concordat or joint ecumenical activities are not a constant element in Justin’s approach to papacy. In the following lines I intend to focus on the early, middle and late period in Justin’s life and to explore the similarities and differences in his approach to papacy ...

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We should condemn ourselves (Saint Theophan the Recluse)

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The first step towards pride is vanity, that is the conviction that I’m somebody. The next step is conceit, that is the feeling not only that I’m somebody, but I’m important as regards God and  other people. From vanity and conceit arise a host of proud thoughts, which are abhorrent to God. Self-knowledge and the experience of our insignificance can be of help here. We should often bring to mind mistakes we’ve made in the past and criticize ourselves over them. Saint Theophan the Recluse

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