Eastern Catholicism and the Problem of Palamas
What the video says
The speaker considered Eastern Catholicism as a potential middle ground but found it problematic for Roman Catholics after investigation. The specific issue is the veneration of Saint Gregory Palamas, who stated that the devil was speaking through the Latins regarding the Filioque doctrine. Pope John Paul II placed an icon of Palamas at the Vatican next to Thomas Aquinas, which the speaker acknowledges as notable but sees as contradictory given Palamas's condemnation of the Latin West.
Key moments
- The speaker entertained the idea of Eastern Catholicism because it appeared to offer the best of both worlds.
- After a brief investigation, the speaker concluded that Eastern Catholicism is a huge problem for Roman Catholics.
- The specific problem cited is the veneration of Saint Gregory Palamas.
- Palamas said the devil was speaking through the Latins with the doctrine of the Filioque, which the speaker quotes as saying the Latins are the devil.
- Pope John Paul II placed an icon of Palamas at the Vatican right next to Thomas Aquinas.
- The speaker thinks the icon placement is pretty cool.
- The speaker sees a problem in venerating as a saint someone who spoke that way about the Latin West.
The speaker considered Eastern Catholicism as a potential middle ground between East and West. After investigation, the speaker concluded it presents a significant problem for Roman Catholics. The specific issue is the veneration of Saint Gregory Palamas.
Palamas stated that the devil was speaking through the Latins concerning the Filioque doctrine. The speaker quotes this as meaning the Latins are the devil. Pope John Paul II placed an icon of Palamas at the Vatican next to Thomas Aquinas.
The speaker acknowledges the placement as notable. The speaker sees a contradiction in venerating as a saint someone who spoke that way about the Latin West.
Main points
- The speaker viewed Eastern Catholicism as a possible middle ground.
- Investigation led to the conclusion that it is a major problem for Roman Catholics.
- The core problem is the veneration of Saint Gregory Palamas.
- Palamas declared the devil spoke through the Latins regarding the Filioque.
- Pope John Paul II placed an icon of Palamas beside Thomas Aquinas at the Vatican.