Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk!

Russia warns England!

"Orthodox prelate raps Anglican liberalism.

"Orthodox - Anglican Ties Endangered"


Brief excerpt from The CWR, November 2010.

'Speaking in England on September 9, the Russian Orthodox prelate in charge of ecumenical relations minced no words as he blasted developments in contemporary Anglicanism.

"In the presence of Archbishop Rowan Williams of Canterbury, Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk criticized the unrestrained liberalization of Christian values [that] continues in many communities of the Anglican world, as well as the Church of England's move toward a female episcopate.

"He added, It is impossible to pass silently by the liberalism and relativism which have become so characteristic of today's Anglican theology..

"He suggested that the more fruitful ecumenical collaboration in the future would join the efforts of those who embrace biblical teachings and traditions, including the Orthodox, some Catholics, and evangelicals.

"Metropolitan Hilarion also spoke of the possibility of establishing an Orthodox - Catholic alliance for defending the traditional values of Christianity. The primary aim of this alliance would be to restore a Christian soul to Europe. We should be engaged in common defense of Christian values against secularism and relativism..."