The Faith of His Fathers

[arisbe]

A few monks in black robes and pillar-box hats stood waiting, but, under orders to keep the identity of this particular pilgrim secret, it was a reception without fanfare.

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The Prince of Wales IS a noble fellow.

[publius-aelius.livejournal.com]

I have always liked Charles, and though he was head and shoulders above the rest of his family. I didn't think he was "brighter"; I just thought he had greater depths of compassion and empathy.

defensor fides.

[scythrop.livejournal.com]

It's hardly surprising, since many Anglicans have Orthodox Envy. (Did you note my church's icons seminar?) I think it's funny that the article tries to create a familial bond though; Prince Philip is really about as Greek as IKEA is.

rugged spirituality

[seraphimsigrist.livejournal.com]

Let him be whatever religion he wishes,
pullbicly or privately, I doubt it will be
the first thing St Peter asks him or any of
us about, but I thought this juxtaposition
amusing
is said to be especially drawn to the Orthodox church's rugged spirituality. Orthodox faithful are allowed to marry up to three times.

[ashley-y.livejournal.com]

If he did convert it would be a real problem. It's not so much the Act of Settlement, which parliament can easily amend. It's the way the monarch is institutionally embedded into the church, and the way the church is established for the country that would cause all kinds of constitutional headaches.

[daisydumont.livejournal.com]

fascinating. of course, if he were to convert, he might also abdicate. i think it's one of his sons that will be king, not charles. elizabeth has no intention of stepping down or dying.