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Macedonian Press Agency - April 14, 1998

Archbishop Spyridon:

Opportunity To Revive And Spead Orthodoxy In The US

New York, April 14 (MPA)

The Archbishop of America Spyridon, speaking to the Macedonian Press Agency in an exclusive interview, stated that for the first time in the history of Western Orthodoxy there is an opportunity to spread its message to more people.

The 54-year-old prelate, with the impressive pastorate in the Churches of Italy, Switzerland, Austria and the successful representation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Worldwide Council of Churches, since September 21, 1996, when he was enthroned Archbishop of America, has tried to inspire a new wind of creativity and revival in Orthodoxy at the United States.

According to the Archbishop, the American society is thirsty for something new, more authentic, more spiritual having grown tired of the propagandist social and political messages.

Moreover, in response to certain circles in the US that would like Orthodoxy to be separated from its Greek roots, the Archbishop stated that Orthodoxy is by nature Greek.

He also stressed the role of the Church is promoting the Greek letters and the Greek culture and emphasized the importance of carrying the Greek heritage and culture to the second and third generations.

Archbishop Spyridon stated that the American culture provides the church with singular opportunities to conduct a successful mission, which truly provides the Orthodox church the opportunity to expand and reach a greater amount of people.

[ Macedonian Press Agency - www.mpa.gr - April 14, 1998 ]