Spyridon notes that religious leaders
cannot ignore political, national concerns
Athens, Greece, 04/10/1996 (ANA)
Orthodox Archbishop of America Spyridon told reporters yesterday that a religious leader could not ignore political or national concerns.
"A prelate of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is first and foremost a religious leader. He is interested in and shares all the problems of his flock. Therefore, if his flock has political or national anxieties and concerns, the religious leader cannot ignor e them," he added.
The Archbishop said he had already two or three telephone contacts with US President Bill Clinton, who expressed a wish to meet with him soon.
"It would be most welcome if contacts with President Clinton were many and frequent," he added.
[ Athens News Agency - www.ana.gr - October 4, 1996 ]