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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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"Amidst the sea of chaos and uncertainty that grips the world today, your zeal for God’s Word and love for Christ has shone through like a brilliant flame for all to see. By the grace of the Holy Spirit I see that our Lord is bringing together the most beautiful aspects of Eastern and Western Christendom to breathe life into His One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church, that all may partake of this beautiful gift. God bless you and thank you from the depths of my heart."

Konstantine from Melbourne, Australia