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Approval required for books

The Holy Synod has decided (based on the recommendations of the Ritual Committee and following amendments requested by His Holiness the Pope):

It is not permitted to print, reprint or use ritual books ...

Chanting of "May their holy blessings"

The Holy Synod has decided (based on the recommendations of the Ritual Committee and following amendments requested by His Holiness the Pope):

The response “May their holy blessings” etc. is to be pray...

Correct drawing of icons

The Committee highlighted theological, biblical, and historical matters that require review in the drawing of icons and it proposed that that Ritual Committee deliver a seminar to present its observat...

Correction of Lectionary

The Holy Synod has decided (based on the recommendations of the Ritual Committee and following amendments requested by His Holiness the Pope):

His Holiness the Pope, agreed to correct the Book of Daily...

Consequences of withdrawn marriage proposal

In the event that either party refuses to marry without a lawful reason or lawful justification, or if one of the parties invokes the provisions of the record, the following will take place:

  1. The offend...

Requirement of Constitution for Consecrated Deacons

It was decided that the Pastoral Care and Services Committee will undertake a project to set a constitution for consecrated Deacons.

Warning against growing Protestant culture in the Church

  1. The Holy Synod warned against the Protestant atmosphere crawling inside the church, through the teachings in theological colleges, preaching from the pulpits, and during secret gatherings.
  2. His Holiness...

Training for servants in understanding the Faith

  1. It was decided that the Pastoral Care and Service Committee should draft a list of consecrated Deacons. The Committee chose a special [Sub-] Committee to draft this list and present it to the Committe...

Formal marriage instructions to be adhered to

Instructions

  1. This record shall be sent to the Patriarchate or Archdiocese with the knowledge of the Priest within a week of the liberation accompanied with the original documents regarding the absence ...

Requirements of the Engagement Record

Agreement has been reached in the relation to the following points:

  1. The period between engagement and marriage should be set out in the Engagement Record.
  2. Marriage is to be by consent and agreement [det...