Eighth Ecumenical Council: Papal Primacy on Trial

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What did the Eighth Ecumenical Council reveal about the Pope of Rome and papal primacy? In this informative overview, Fr. Anastasios Gotsopoulos analyzes how the Eighth Ecumenical Council addressed papal claims of primacy and infallibility in contrast to conciliar authority. Drawing on the council’s acts and historical context, we explore the role of the Pope of Rome, the pentarchy, jurisdictional disputes, and the implications for East–West unity. This is the full lecture by Fr. Anastasios Gotsopoulos, presented by Fr. Peter Heers, from the conference: "On the Eighth Œcumenical Council: The Catholic Condemnation of the Filioque" that took place on March 14 - 16th, 2024 in Lake Guntersville, AL. The original title of his talk was: "The Pope of Rome in the Minutes of the Eighth Oecumenical Council." Protopresbyter Anastasios Gotsopoulos is the rector of the Holy Church of Saint Nicholas, Patra, Greece. For over two decades Fr. Anastasios has been one of the leading voices of the clergy in Greece responding to the challenges and distortions of ecumenism. Fr. Anastasios became well known during the period of COVID-19 for remaining faithful to his promises as a priest to lead the people in the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Annunciation, for which he was charged with breaking the law and eventually convicted. He is the author of The Church of Rome and Its Bishop in the Minutes and Decisions of the Ecumenical Councils. He is also the author of On Common Prayer with the Heterodox, as well as numerous articles and canonical studies. Our mission is to present and support the Orthodox Christian Way, Truth, and Life, which is Christ Himself — guiding souls to communion in His Body, faithful to the teachings of the Holy Fathers. 👉 Become a YouTube Member for exclusive livestreams and videos, Q&A’s, book discounts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChozbOPP6uOJ2UkiTZy-sgQ/join 🎥 New to Orthodoxy? Start here with our "Orthodoxy 101" playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCFiE3qfVkDisaFlaa38cO_iTvnpsUnhc 📚 Explore our full collection of Orthodox Christian books: https://www.uncutmountainpress.com 📝 Read our blog for weekly insights on Orthodox faith and tradition: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/blog ✉️ Questions? Contact us at: team@orthodoxethos.com #PopeOfRome #EighthEcumenicalCouncil #PapalPrimacy #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchHistory

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