78 angela damianakis m.s.w May 07, 2009 10:42 am
Chief Orthodox Archpastor of American and the Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is how Metropolitan Hilarion of ROCOR welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios to the headquarters of ROCOR: “We welcome the Chief Orthodox Archpastor of America and the Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.” http://www.elgreca262.blogspot.com/
79 Al Green May 07, 2009 12:04 pm
Re: No. 78
“Chief Orthodox Archpastor of America”? Wow! There are several hierarchs who would really like to be the “chief archpastor,” but in America, there are none. Orthodox hierarchal structure and protocol is far too rooted in some obscure tradition to face the reality of America with its hundreds of religious groups both christian and otherwise. Just the same, “Chief Orthodox Archpastor of America” has a certain ring to it (to say nothing of the great big ego boost)! ;-)
Al
80 angela damianakis m.s.w May 07, 2009 12:12 pm
sorry to disappoint you but you miss the concept entirely. first: even russia is changing their rhetoric. we are part of an order and do not stand outside it. America is not unique and does not establish for itself a whole seperate code by which to operate. sorry. further more if you ever had the pleasure or blessing of actually meeting and spending time with ARchbishop Demetrios you would find a man of great intellect, spiritual discernment and wisdom. He is a man of great love and compassion for all. His ego doesn’t require boosting. Even when his brother was the presiding president of the european community he was no less humble. i have had the privilage to hear him speak and to share several meals on several pilgrimages to the Phanar and He is one of the greatest blessings in my life.http://www.elgreca262.blogspot.com/
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