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Sunday of the Holy Fathers of Fourth Ecumenical Council<\/h2>\n
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The Holy Fathers of Fourth Ecumenical Council<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

About the Fourth Ecumenical Council<\/h2>\n

The Fourth Ecumenical Council was deld in Chalcedon, near Constantinople, 451. Under Emperor Marcian. 630 Bishops were present.<\/p>\n

Monophysite Controversy<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Council was concerned, once again, with the nature of Jesus Christ. The teaching arose that Christ’s human nature (less perfect) dissolved itself in His divine nature (more perfect): like a cube of sugar in a post of water. Thus, in reality, Christ had only one nature, the Divine. Hence, the term: Monophysites (“mono”, one and “physis”, “nature”.) Monophysitism overemphasized the divine nature of Christ, at the expense of the human.<\/p>\n

Proclamation<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Council condemned Monophysitism and proclaimed that Christ has two complete natures: the divine and the human, as defined by previous Councils. These two natures function without confusion, are not divided nor separate (against Nestorius), and at no time did they undergo any change (against Eutyches: Monophysites).<\/p>\n

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese website<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Save the Date! – Lucas Teufel Baptism on August 19<\/h2>\n

All of St. Peter’s family is invited to attend the baptism of Lucas James Teufel, grandson of Anthea Teufel.<\/p>\n

The baptism will be held Saturday, August 19, at 2:30pm.<\/p>\n

Appetizers and refreshments will be served in the Social Hall following the baptism.<\/p>\n

Everyone is invited but please RSVP to Anthea at 239-994-6975 (text preferred) or sign up in the Social Hall following the Divine Liturgy this Sunday.<\/p>\n

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Orthodox Nursing Home Opens in Clearwater, Florida<\/h2>\n
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From Most Holy Theotokos Rescuer of the Perishing:<\/em><\/p>\n

Recently, a pan-Orthodox group banded together and started Most Holy Theotokos Rescuer of the Perishing. It is a house of prayer and repentance which ministers to the physical and spiritual needs of Orthodox elderly in the Tampa Bay area. We are located just south of downtown Clearwater and less than a quarter mile from the largest hospital in the area, Morton Plant.<\/p>\n

The board of directors is pan-Orthodox representing every major Orthodox jurisdiction currently serving in the area. We have priests serving on the board from the Antiochian Archdiocese, the Moscow Patriarchate, the Serbian Diocese of North America, the OCA, and a layman from the Greek Archdiocese.<\/p>\n

Presently, we have a collaborative agreement with the owner of Magnolia Manor (where Most Holy Theotokos Rescuer of the Perishing is located). Magnolia Manor will continue to look after the physical needs of the residents while we will minister to the spiritual needs of the Orthodox residents. We will hold services, including Divine Liturgies, at the residence and have a full schedule of daily services for the residents’ spiritual edification.<\/p>\n

We are now accepting applications from prospective Orthodox residents who would like to join us. We are seeking those who desire to live a more intense spiritual life in an Orthodox atmosphere of love and community. While we are located in the Tampa Bay area, we are pleased to welcome Orthodox residents from other parts of the country.<\/p>\n

Please visit our website<\/a> to learn more.<\/em><\/p>\n

Fr. Hans is the Antiochian representative of this endeavor.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Interfaith Charities Reaches Out to St. Peter’s<\/h2>\n
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Interfaith Charities reached out to us last week to provide peanut butter, jelly, and Ramen noodles to feed hungry kids in our area this summer. When school gets out, the need gets greater. <\/p>\n

Please bring these items to church and we will get them to Interfaith Charities. St. Peter’s is committed to meeting the needs of people locally and Interfaith Charities is one way we fulfill that commission. <\/p>\n

Learn more about Interfaith Charities on their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Coming in September: Through the Bible in One Year<\/h2>\n
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Would you like to read the entire bible? Would you like to take on this challenge with friends for encouragement and support?<\/p>\n

On September 1, the start of the new Church Year, St. Peter’s will start a program to read the bible in one year. Information will be posted on the website in August.<\/p>\n

Start thinking about it now.<\/p>\n

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Calendar At A Glance<\/h2>\n