ROCOR issues a statement concerning Brother Nathaniel

[ArmyMatt]

for anyone interested. personally, I say it's about time

Statement from the Chancery of the ROCOR Synod of Bishops : A Russian Orthodox Church Website

 

[RobNJ]

for anyone interested. personally, I say it's about time

Statement from the Chancery of the ROCOR Synod of Bishops : A Russian Orthodox Church Website

I agree

 

[buzuxi02]

Good, wish it was longer.

Now if we can confirm the following:

1. Whether he really is Jewish.
2 Whether he ever was baptized and by whom. Anyone ever seen his baptismal certificate?
3. If so, who tonsured him a monk.
4. What monastery is he associated with.
5. Who is funding him.

 

[127.0.0.1]

I noticed they didn't call him "brother" rather they just referred to him as one Nathaniel (Knapper). I wouldn't be too surprised if Nathen just made the whole thing up about being tonsured... maybe he never made it past novice, who knows...

 

[ArmyMatt]

I noticed they didn't call him "brother" rather they just referred to him as one Nathaniel (Knapper). I wouldn't be too surprised if Nathen just made the whole thing up about being tonsured... maybe he never made it past novice, who knows...

same here. brother refers to a novice, and I have yet to see one who has been blessed to wear a pectoral Cross

 

[Mikeb85]

'Brother' Nathaneal's own website says he's not affiliated with the Orthodox Church in any official capacity.

The Brother Nathanael Foundation - About

 

[seashale76]

Well- glad they cleared that up.