Решение Синода, опубликованное 28 февр 2023:
ECUMENICAL WITNESS
ECUMENICAL ORGANIZATIONS ON VARIOUS LEVELS
1 Orthodox participation in gatherings of churches or faith lead-
ers is acceptable with the blessing of the diocesan bishop.
2 Participation and cooperation in work for the good of society
in such areas as educational opportunities, morality, responsible
citizenship, Christian charity, social services, and other areas of
concern to the community are acceptable.
3 Orthodox services may be celebrated at which non-Orthodox
are present—that is, Vespers, Service of Intercession (moleben),
etc., but the readings, hymns, and responses must be led by Or-
thodox Christians. Non-Orthodox choral groups may not be in-
vited to give the responses or sing the hymns of the services.
4 In such a service, a place of honor near the front of the nave may
be given to attending dignitaries from established churches with
apostolic foundation (e.g., Roman Catholic, Armenian, etc.)
apart from any Orthodox bishops presiding at the Orthodox
service.
5 A prayer from the Great Book of Needs may be appropriately tai-
lored for civic occasions at which an Orthodox priest is invited
to pray from his own tradition.
LAY PARTICIPATION IN ECUMENICAL WITNESSING
1 A layperson with the blessing of his or her parish priest may be
involved in interfaith and charitable efforts. He or she must be
well-grounded in the Orthodox faith and ecclesiology in order
to witness to the Orthodox faith in this context. The parish
priest must inform the faithful in these matters. Ongoing dioc-
esan and parochial educational programs should be tailored to
these needs.
2 Any clergyman or layperson representing the Church in an offi-
cial capacity must have the blessing of his/her diocesan bishop.
3 Although non-Orthodox clergy may not deliver a sermon in an
Orthodox church, they may be invited to give lectures or presen-
tations in the educational facilities of the church if the diocesan
bishop has already given the blessing for such an invitation to be
made.
4 With the advance knowledge and specific blessing of his dioc-
esan bishop, an Orthodox clergyman may deliver a sermon in
a non-Orthodox church which will in no way compromise the
tenets of the faith and Orthodox Tradition.
5 Non-Orthodox clergy present for a liturgical service in an Or-
thodox church may be afforded a place of honor in the body of
the temple, but not in the altar.
6 If a parish sponsors an open house for the local non-Orthodox
community, a non-Eucharistic service, such as Vespers, Matins,
or a Service of Intercession (molieben) may be served. Appro-
priate explanations prior to the service for the benefit of the
non-Orthodox guests should be part of the preparations.
7 If non-Orthodox groups have been invited or make themselves
present for a scheduled service, sufficient time should be devot-
ed to explanation and orientation prior to the worship service.
The distinction between communing members of the Church
and those who are present as guests should be made, along with
an invitation to those present to enter into the spirit of the ser-
vice.
8 If non-Orthodox are present for the Divine Liturgy, it is prudent
to announce that only Orthodox Christians, members of a par-
ish, who by confession and fasting are prepared for receiving the
sacrament are permitted to partake of the Eucharist.
a Even after offering this specific information, it should not be
presumed that the guests will necessarily understand it. There-
fore, it is prudent for the priest to ask one or more questions of
a person he does not know to ascertain his/her standing.
b The priest is reminded that he is the guardian of the Eucharist
and under no conditions may give the Eucharist to a non-Or-
thodox Christian. Deacons who have been given the blessing
to distribute the Eucharist to the faithful must defer to the
priest in uncertain situations.
9 Non-Orthodox clergy present in the church on the occasion of
a wedding, funeral, baptism, or another similar event may not
participate in any part of the service.
a However, in the case of a wedding, non-Orthodox clergy may
offer a prayer or blessing at the reception or at another appro-
priate time outside the church.
ECUMENICAL RELIGIOUS SERVICES
10 Ecumenical services are frequently very different from Or-
thodox services. Before asking the diocesan bishop to give his
blessing, the Orthodox participants should review the text of
the service so they can determine whether or not an Orthodox
presence might be misconstrued. Mere presence, without active
participation in such a service, may be viewed as an affirmation
of all that is stated, implied, and proclaimed.
11 If the content of the service compromises or offends the Ortho-
dox faith or ecclesiology, then there can be no Orthodox partici-
pation. For the purpose of witness, it is necessary to convey pre-
cisely and succinctly why Orthodox participation is not possible.
12 In the Orthodox tradition, liturgical vestments are worn only
when a liturgical function is being performed. Therefore, litur-
gical vestments are never to be worn even when some participa-
tion in an ecumenical service is permissible.
13 An Orthodox clergyman attending an ecumenical service should
wear his cassock, riasa, and cross (as awarded).
14 Orthodox clergy, in the context of ecumenical services, may
preach, offer a prayer in the Orthodox Tradition, and read from
Holy Scripture.
15 An ecumenical (interfaith) service may not be conducted in an
Orthodox temple.
16 The diocesan bishop may give the blessing for an Orthodox di-
vine service to be held for the benefit of true ecumenical witness
and at which there is to be a major attendance by non-Orthodox
clergy and laity.
https://www.oca.org/files/PDF/official/2023-OCA-Guidelines-for-Clergy.pdf
(кому это интересно,переведет сам)
