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Orthodox Observer - May 5, 1997

The Founding of the Archdiocese and Its Administration

On May 17 the Greek Orthodox Church in the United States will mark 75 years from the time it was proclaimed an Archdiocese.

Four Archbishops, Alexander, Athenagoras, Michael and Iakovos have labored ―each one according to the talents given to him by God― to meet the challenges of his time and to advance the mission of the Church in the New World.

By Fr. George Papaioannou, Th.D.

Last September the fifth Archbishop, His Eminence Spyridon, entered the scene. His task is a gigantic one. Not only is he expected to secure and consolidate the progress achieved by his illustrious predecessors but moreover he is to advance the work of the Church and bring it to new heights of progress. He has already proved the first part since his election that he is a strong leader, intelligent and charismatic able to pilot the ship of Orthodoxy in the United States to a safe harbor.

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[ Orthodox Observer - Vol. 62, No. 1128 - May 5, 1997 - pp. 15, 23 ]