Opinion. Not Heresy

Official word on the subject of "Cyprianism" from our Chief Hierarch

http://remnantrocor.blogspot.com/2013/04/diocesan-meeting-minutes.html

Minutes

Diocesan Meeting of the Eastern American and New York

and Syracuse and Nikolskiy Dioceses

March 28\16, 2013 

...We strive to continue the traditional teachings and practices of the Church Abroad.  We remain tolerant within measure of various strains within the church. 

Fr. Nikita asked about a recent article questioning the emergence of “Cyprianism.” He added that we speak often about maintaining the traditions of the ROCA, but teachings such as that of Met. Cyprian are new developments and are not part of the Church’s traditions.

The Chairman explained the Church Abroad suspended relations with the Old Calendar Greeks when they were split internally by various divisions.  It was decided at that time to maintain cordial relations with them, but not to interfere in their internal affairs and allow them to resolve their divisions.  Recently, two of the largest Old Calendar groups have begun talks to resolve their differences and unite.  The Chairman added that some of the views held by Abp. Cyprian were held by some of the members of the episcopate and clergy of the Church Abroad at that time.  He noted that the Greeks themselves have moved away from the views of Abp. Cyprian and have returned to a more traditional approach, which is in line with the positions of the Church Abroad.  Those in the ROCA should consider the views of Met. Cyprian as personal opinion...