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A joint communique, signed on June 29, 1995 by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and Pope John Paul II, stating that "Our Churches are recognized mutually as Sister Churches, responsible together for the preservation of the One Church of God."  
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The '''Balamand Agreement''' is a joint communique between the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope John Paul II, signed on [[June 29]], 1995. This document states that: ''"Our Churches are recognized mutually as Sister Churches, responsible together for the preservation of the One Church of God."'' This agreement has been widely protested by many Orthodox groups, ''The Sacred Communities of Mt. Athos'' among these. The prevailing thought is that no "Sister Church" status can exist until the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Western Church are in full communion.
 
 
== Controversy concerning the Balamand Agreement ==
 
 
 
The Balamand Agreement has been widely protested among conservative Orthodox. The Sacred Communities of Mt. Athos were among the Orthodox groups that protested this statement. The prevailing thought is that until the Western Church is in communion with Orthodoxy, there can be no "Sister Church" status.
 
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
 
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* From the official publication of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, "Episkepsis," No. 520, July 31, 1995, p. 19.
From the official publication of the Ecumenical Patriarchate,
 
"Episkepsis," No. 520, July 31, 1995, p. 19
 

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The Balamand Agreement is a joint communique between the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope John Paul II, signed on June 29, 1995. This document states that: "Our Churches are recognized mutually as Sister Churches, responsible together for the preservation of the One Church of God." This agreement has been widely protested by many Orthodox groups, The Sacred Communities of Mt. Athos among these. The prevailing thought is that no "Sister Church" status can exist until the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Western Church are in full communion.

Sources

  • From the official publication of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, "Episkepsis," No. 520, July 31, 1995, p. 19.