Vatican hosts award ceremony for gay director of film in which Pope endorsed gay civil unions

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Evgeny Afineevsky’s feature directorial debut in 2009 was titled, ‘Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!’

October 22, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — Filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky, whose new documentary Francesco on Pope Francis made headlines across the globe for the Holy Father’s comments on homosexuality and what appeared to be an endorsement of homosexual civil unions, was honored earlier today with an award in the Vatican gardens. Afineevsky is a homosexual himself.

“Afineevsky, who is gay, had expressed surprise after the premiere that the pope’s comments had created such a stir, saying Francis wasn’t trying to change doctrine but was merely expressing his belief gay people should enjoy the same rights as heterosexuals,” the Associated Press (AP) reported.

It is not yet clear how and why Afineevsky and Pope Francis started collaborating in the production of the documentary. In 2009, the Russian-born filmmaker released his feature directorial debut “Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!” The movie received numerous awards from organizations supporting homosexuality.

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Vatican hosts award ceremony for gay director of film in which Pope endorsed gay civil unions
 

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Homosexuality is not something that you have to act on or you explode. Neither are feelings of gender dysphoria. They are feelings. In Christ, we can say no to feelings that do not come from or do not honor God, deny ourselves, and follow Christ instead of follow our hearts.

I hope the Pope can understand this, and get back on track with this. Pray for him.
 
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Homosexuality is not something that you have to act on or you explode. Neither are feelings of gender dysphoria. They are feelings. In Christ, we can say no to feelings that do not come from or do not honor God, deny ourselves, and follow Christ instead of follow our hearts.

I hope the Pope can understand this, and get back on track with this. Pray for him.
I’m not sure a lot of clergy really want to understand this. We have the teachings of the Church yet they still continue on with whatever agenda they may have.
 
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October 22, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — Filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky, whose new documentary Francesco on Pope Francis made headlines across the globe for the Holy Father’s comments on homosexuality and what appeared to be an endorsement of homosexual civil unions, was honored earlier today with an award in the Vatican gardens. Afineevsky is a homosexual himself.
So the Vatican establishment seems entirely on board with the pope's big new thing. God help us.
 
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If only there was a 'weeping' rating.
Dang. I really do think we’re getting close to the end of legal, visible, orthodox Christian practice and faith here. I have lamented many times that conservative Protestants have almost no where to go now. Some of the Greek Orthodox seem to be heading down a watery, liberal rabbit hole. We have this current Pope who does not seem to be able to tell his right hand from his left.

We have to repent. All of us. Be tougher on ourselves, follow Christ, humble ourselves, make reparations. However we express it. We have got to do better.
 
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Dang. I really do think we’re getting close to the end of legal, visible, orthodox Christian practice and faith here. I have lamented many times that conservative Protestants have almost no where to go now. Some of the Greek Orthodox seem to be heading down a watery, liberal rabbit hole. We have this current Pope who does not seem to be able to tell his right hand from his left.

We have to repent. All of us. Be tougher on ourselves, follow Christ, humble ourselves, make reparations. However we express it. We have got to do better.

Yeah, the EP is apparently a good friend of Biden... and the EP and the pope are pretty close too.
 
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Dang. I really do think we’re getting close to the end of legal, visible, orthodox Christian practice and faith here. I have lamented many times that conservative Protestants have almost no where to go now. Some of the Greek Orthodox seem to be heading down a watery, liberal rabbit hole. We have this current Pope who does not seem to be able to tell his right hand from his left.

We have to repent. All of us. Be tougher on ourselves, follow Christ, humble ourselves, make reparations. However we express it. We have got to do better.


The Ecumenical Patriarchate was compromised when Archbishop Athenagoras told the OSS (precursor to the CIA), "I have three Bishops, three hundred priests and a large and far flung organization. Every one under my order is under yours. You may command them for any service you require. There will be no questions asked and your directions will be executed faithfully."


Athenagoras was then made patriarch after the OSS helped oust Maximos from the throne.


Greek Archbishop to proto-CIA: "Your directions will be executed faithfully." - Orthodox History
Ousting the Ecumenical Patriarch: the removal of Maximos V according to CIA records - Orthodox History


So, remember, when you see the Greeks liberalizing, remember that's because of American foriegn 'Interests.'
 
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Yeah, the EP is apparently a good friend of Biden... and the EP and the pope are pretty close too.

I really do think that we’re coming to a breaking point here. Our own sins and the sins of our clergy will be placed on us, for us to repent of and repair for. It will be hard. Do your own EO Saints describe anything like this?
 
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I really do think that we’re coming to a breaking point here. Our own sins and the sins of our clergy will be placed on us, for us to repent of and repair for. It will be hard. Do your own EO Saints describe anything like this?

"What began in Russia will end in America" said an elder a century ago. That's probably the most succinct thing to say of the many things which have been said.

But here is an excerpt from the vision of St. John Krondstadt. Much of the vision is about the bolsheviks, but I think it'll sound familiar.

... We walked further and went into large church. I wanted to make the sign of the cross, but the starets said, 'It is not necessary to cross yourself because this is a place of abomination and desolation!' The church was very gloomy. On the altar was a star and a Gospel book with stars. Candles made of tar were burning and crackling like firewood. The chalice was standing there covered by strong stench. There was prosphora with stars. A priest stood before the altar with face like pitch and woman was under the altar covered in red with a star on her lips and she screamed and laughed throughout the church saying, 'I am free!' I thought Oh, Lord, how awful! The people, like madmen, began to run around the altar, scream, whistle, and clap their hands. Then they began to sing lecherous songs. Suddenly lightning flashed, frightening thunderbolt resounded, the earth trembled, and the church collapsed, sending the woman, the people, the priest, and the rest into the abyss. I thought Oh Lord, how awful, save us! The starets saw what had happened as did I. I asked, 'Father, tell me, what is the meaning of this frightening church?' He responded, These are the earthly people, heretics who have abandoned the Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church and recognized the newly innovated church which God has not blessed. In this church they do not fast, do not attend services, and do not receive Holy Communion!' I was frightened and said, The Lord has pity on us, but curses those with death!' The starets interrupted me and said, 'Do not mourn, but just pray!' Then I saw a throng of people, each of whom had a star on his lips and was. terribly exhausted from thirst, walking here and there. They saw us and yelled loudly, 'Holy Fathers, pray for us. It is very hard for us because we ourselves cannot. Our Fathers and Mothers did not teach us the Law of God 'We do not even have the name of Christ, and we have received no peace. We rejected the Holy Spirit and the sign of the cross!' They began to cry...

Soon everything became hidden in the fog. I cried bitterly praying for the Tsar-martyr. My hands and feet trembled from fear. The starets said, :Look! Then I saw a throng of people scattered about the land who had died from starvation while others were eating grass and vegetation. Dogs were devouring the bodies of the dead, and the stench was terrible. I thought, Oh Lord, these people had no faith. From their lips they expelled blasphemy, and for this they received God's anger.

I also saw an entire mountain of books and among the books worms were crawling emitting ? terrible stench. I asked the starets, 'What was the meaning of these books?' ?? said, These books are the Godlessness and blasphemy which will infect all Christians with heretical teachings!' Then the starets touched his staff to some of the books, and they ignited into flames. The wind scattered the ashes. Further on, I saw a church around which was a large pile of prayer intentions for the departed. I bent over and wanted to read them, but the starets said, These prayer requests for the dead have been lying here for many years, and the priests have forgotten about them. They are never going to read them, but the dead will ask someone to pray for them!' I asked, 'Who, will they get to pray for them?' The starets answered: 'The Angels will pray for them!'

We proceeded further, and the starets quickened the pace so that I could hardly keep up with him. 'Look!' he said. I saw a large crowd of people being persecuted by demons who were beating them with stakes, pitchforks, and hooks. I asked the starets, 'What is the meaning of these people?' He answered, These are the ones who renounced their faith and left the Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church and accepted the new innovative church. This group represents priests, monks, nuns, and laymen who renounced their vows or marriage, and engaged in drinking and all sorts of blasphemy and slander. All of these have terrible faces and a terrible stench comes from their mouths. The demons beat them, driving them into the terrible abyss, from where hell fire comes forth. ' I was terribly frightened. I made the sign of the cross while praying, Lord deliver us from such a fate!

...

VISION OF ST. JOHN WONDERWORKER OF KRONSTADT

And much more has been said.
 
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Perhaps they're all faggs themselves, the high ranking prelates I mean...? :confused:
It sure would make sense, why else should they condone homosexuality in public like this?
Im familiar with the nasty presense of a gay sub cult in the vatican (its well known), but for the second time ever (the first was at the plane shorty after his election) it start to feel as if pope Francis himself is a part of this diabolical cult :eek:.

New book claims gay subculture flourishes at Vatican
 
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