Dogmatic Debate with Donatism (Part 2)

Hieromartyr Hilarion (Troitsky), Archbishop of Vereya, tackled the intricacies of the Church’s teachings concerning the Sacraments and its relationship with the Church. Engaging in polemics with Donatism, fourth-century Orthodox practices were clarified, and broader Church doctrines were expressed more definitively. Optatus of Milevius notably defended the universality of the true Church, arguing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will be attending the State of the EU address in Strasbourg with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, amidst growing tensions between the U.S. and Ottawa.
An official from the European Commission, close to von der Leyen, confirmed to POLITICO that Carney has accepted the invitation to this significant event in the EU’s calendar, where the presiden

Tokyo, Japan, 26 August (Eurotoday Newspaper) – Japan plans to extend detailed daily weather forecasts from seven days to two weeks by 2030, as authorities seek to improve preparations for extreme heat, heavy rain and snow linked to a changing climate.
Longer forecasts widen the warning window
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) plans to provide daily forecasts covering up to two weeks. These

In his analysis of baptism, Hieromartyr Hilarion (Troitsky) examines Optatus’s stance on the validity of schismatic baptism. Optatus links baptism closely with the Holy Trinity, compelling him to accept the validity of baptisms in schismatic groups, which aligns with the prevailing Church norms. He agrees with his opponent on the Church’s unity as the bride of Christ but distinguishes

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Brussels, Belgium, 25 August (Eurotoday Newspaper) – European governments face growing pressure to act earlier and more proactively against EU climate risks, as extreme heat, drought, wildfires and flooding increasingly threaten public health, infrastructure and economic activity across the continent.
The challenge has become particularly visible during successive hot summers. European authoriti

Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick criticized the GDPR for burdening small businesses and tech firms with excessive regulation, arguing that the UK should not be adhering to EU privacy laws that harm British businesses a decade after the Brexit referendum.
The EU GDPR offers broader individual rights concerning personal data, such as the “right to be forgotten,” compared to New Zealand’

Paris, France, 25 August (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – French authorities are urging people to act quickly when France heatwave alerts are triggered, as official guidance stresses that health effects can begin during the earliest stages of unusually hot weather.
Météo-France operates a four-level heat vigilance system — green, yellow, orange and red — designed to warn the public and authorities

To properly accommodate international trains from London, stations require costly manned passport control, security checks, and a dedicated platform separated by an effective international border. International and domestic passengers must remain separate, which also makes serving other UK destinations beyond London commercially nonviable.
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Despite these obstacles, the London route is con

Belgium, 25 August (Eurotoday) – Colruyt has issued a Colruyt courgette recall after its supplier warned of the possible presence of heptachlor in loose courgettes sold through several of the retailer’s chains in Belgium and Luxembourg. Customers who bought the affected vegetables have been told not to eat them and to return them to a store for a refund.
Colruyt removes affected courgettes from