Catholic Aggression
Definition
The patriarch becomes ‘the center of the liberation movement, its ideological and spiritual inspirer,’ sending letters to the cities, blessing the militias, and calling all Russian people to defend the faith and the Fatherland.
Episodes
Related Concepts
- Church As The Organizing Force Of The Nation
Biblical References
- 1 Samuel 16 (implicit allusion, anointing of David) — The Lord said to Samuel, “How long do you intend to mourn for Saul? I have rejected him as king over Israel. Fill your horn with olive oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem, for I have selected a king for my
- Matthew 16:18 (implicit ecclesiological foundation of the patriarchal office) — *And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. *