The Church is unique and sacred in that its essence is defined not by commercial interests or corporate organization, but by the deep inner and vital connection between its members and the common spiritual principle.

Sacred Unity: The Ontological Essence of the Church

The Church is unique and sacred in that its essence is defined not by commercial interests or corporate organization, but by the deep inner and vital connection between its members and the common spiritual principle. This holiness is manifested through a unity that has an ontological—that is, an essential—nature, one that remains inaccessible to commercial or other trading structures.

First of all, as noted in one source, even the division of the Church is impossible, since it exists as a single whole, much like the body of Christ:
"In this regard, the Holy Ecumenical and Holy Local Councils play an exceptionally important role. According to their view, the Church is not only one, but also united. Just as the Lord Jesus Christ cannot have multiple bodies, He cannot have several Churches; hence, a division or splitting of the Church is an ontologically and essentially impossible phenomenon." (source: link txt)

Such ontological integrity means that the foundation of the Church is not a formal composition or hierarchical structure, as might be found in commercial organizations, but rather a spiritual unity and love that permeate every participant. At the same time, as emphasized in another source, the unity of the Church is expressed through cohesion and interconnectedness that goes beyond a simple gathering of people:
"The Church is that sacred community in which the earth rises to the heavens, where people become so united in love and oneness of thought that they share one heart and one soul [...]" (source: link txt)

Another key aspect is the absence of tendencies toward isolation and corporate fragmentation. The Church, unlike commercial structures, is based on principles as a social formation that does not seek to narrow its interests, but rather aims to achieve a specific, unifying identity through love and faith:
"There exists a single one of all social formations which, by its very definition, does not entail tendencies toward isolation and totalitarian corporatism. This is the Church. In its defining principles, enshrined in dogma, it exemplifies a collegial and unified organization [...]" (source: link txt)

Thus, unlike commercial structures where the primary driving force is the exchange of material goods and where competition and division into tight corporate groups often prevail, the Church is chosen and destined to create a space for true spiritual life, founded on love, unity, and sacrifice. It is not merely an organization—it is a living community in which every participant contributes to the creation of a higher reality, inherently distinct from any material or commercial institution.