Comparative Theology (Catholics (Part 2))
from St Mark Sermons Hosted by St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
Fr. Matthias Shehad continues his comparative theology series by examining key theological differences between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. He explains the Catholic dogma of papal infallibility, tracing its historical development and contrasting it with the Orthodox view of conciliar authority and the equal standing of all bishops. Fr. Matthias explores the doctrine of the Filioque, detailing how the addition of "and the Son" to the Nicene Creed by the Roman Church altered traditional understanding of the Holy Spirit’s procession, contributing to the Great Schism of 1054. He discusses the theological implications of this change on the unity and diversity within the Trinity, emphasizing the Orthodox position that the Father alone is the source of both the Son and the Holy Spirit. The talk highlights the importance of maintaining apostolic tradition and the process required for doctrinal changes, setting the stage for future discussions on purgatory and the immaculate conception
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