You GAYS are part of the Church, the Bishops say. – WOW!
You GAYS are part of the Church, the Bishops say. – WOW!
December 10, 2025
The Orthodox Church of Finland, a few days ago, adopted several initiatives. One struck me and every other LGBTQ Orthodox and our blessed allies, with disbelief, and joy. The Autonomous Church of Finland (under the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople) stated that sexual and gender minorities deserve recognition and protection. Stating that sexual and gender minorities are part of the body of Christ, the Church of Christ, the Church of Finland also asserted that our identity cannot be denied, and that sexual minorities must be safe, heard, and encountered. WOW! On the one hand, I am so full of joy that what LGBTQ Orthodox have been praying for has been answered by at least one small canonical jurisdiction. On the other hand, I am sad that I am so relieved to finally receive the crumbs from my Master’s table (Matthew 15:27). I will be the dog, as long as I can be at the foot of my Master’s table and eat from the crumbs that fall.