top
ΕΣΕΙΣ - October 26-November 8, 1996
Spyridon:
"Religious leaders can't ignore political concerns"
The Archbishop of America, Spyridon
Orthodox Archbishop of America Spyridon told reporters that a religious leader could not ignore political or national concerns. "A prelate of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is first and foremost a religious leader. He is interested in and shares all the problems of his flock. Therefore, if his flock has political or national anxieties and concerns, the religious leader cannot ignore them", he added.
The Archbishop said he had already two or three telephone contacts with U.S. President Bill Clinton, who expressed a wish to meet with him soon. "It would be most welcome if contacts with President Clinton were many and frequent", he added.
[ ΕΣΕΙΣ - Issue 199 - October 26-November 8, 1996 - p. 55 ]
|