Political Quotes

“once again, Greece, the home of democracy, the home of the fundamental principle of religious freedom that democracy has come to represent here in America, is making history, this time on the Island of Crete where Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople is leading a meeting of Orthodox Christian Churches, the Holy and Great Council, that occurs only once in a millennium. In fact, it has not happened since 787 CE, but it is happening now. The 3 million Orthodox Christians across America, from all 14 national jurisdictions around the world with the largest number affiliated with the Greek Orthodox Church--the Church of the convener of the Council--Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, are following this historic gathering with great anticipation. It is the charge of the Holy and Great Council to deal with internal church matters, but Orthodox Christians are also deeply concerned with the opportunity this historic event presents for a wider ranging conversation about not only process within the confines of religion, but the prospects for peace and prosperity it represents for all members of the church and for all people around the world. Orthodox Christians in America come from all walks of life and represent all opinions and points of view.…”