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Panel 4 - Orthodoxy and American Culture

November 02, 2009 Length: 64:31

What does it mean to be an Orthodox Christian in America? How do our churches come to see themselves as missions within the community? How should we educate Americans to see Orthodoxy as the roots of Christianity?

Panelists were:

Bishop Melchisedeck- Diocese of Pittsburgh and Western PA (OCA)
Fr. Hans Jacobse - Pastor of St. Paul Orthodox Mission in Ft. Meyers and founder of the American Orthodox Institute
George Pontikes - Attorney and OCL board member from Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Glenview, IL

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