Affirms
Mark 16:9-20 affirmed as canonical; longer passage included in reception
The Old Catholic Church affirms Mark 16:9-20 as part of the biblical canon, following the broader Catholic tradition of canonical reception. Although textual-critical scholarship may note its absence in the earliest manuscripts, the Old Catholic principle of reception maintains its canonical status.
The passage is included in the Old Catholic Bible and is used in teaching and pastoral contexts.
Key Distinctions
- Textual status:
- awareness of variants permitted
- Canonical status:
- affirmed as Scripture
- Theological value:
- included in lections
Scripture References
Sources
- Old Catholic Church doctrinal positions
- Old Catholic reception