Greek Orthodox, Catholics gather before pilgrimage

Blessing given; unity sought
By Ryan Haggerty, Globe Correspondent September 7, 2007

In an effort to promote unity between their faiths, about 100 clergy and lay members of local Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches were blessed yesterday as they prepared to embark on a 10-day pilgrimage next week to Rome, Istanbul, and St. Petersburg.

The trip is only the third of its kind. It will be led by Metropolitan Methodios, leader of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston, and Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, the archbishop of Boston.
"It's significant for both the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church because it's an opportunity for us to travel to the centers of our churches ...Read the rest here

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This trip, under the auspices it goes, I personally cannot stand behind. Not because I do not desire the restoration of the Undivided Church with Rome at her rightful place, but indicative for me of the spirit of this trip is the statement of the Greek Orthodox parishioner quoted here using the "two lung" theory of the Church.