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Orthodox Terminology
CENSURE PDF Print E-mail
CENSURE - A spiritual and corrective penalty imposed by the Church on a church member for the correction of an offense. The censure deprives one of spiritual advantages or benefits connected with spiritual matters. Living in a married state without the blessing of the Church deprives one of Holy Communion (an example). Absolution from censures is reserved to the bishop, or in minor offense to the Dean.
 

The Sayings of the Fathers

It is better to eat meat and drink wine than to eat the flesh of one's brethren through slander. - Abba Hyperechius
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