Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for OXI Day 2017: October 28, 2017
325 Documents Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for OXI Day 2017 October 28, 2017 To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Pa...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Holy Cross School of Theology, Hellenic College
[2017]
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The Greek Orthodox theological review
Year: 2017, Volume: 62, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 325-326 |
| RelBib Classification: | KBK Europe (East) NCD Political ethics TK Recent history ZC Politics in general |
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Cultural Pluralism
B Religious Diversity B Priests B incitement to violence B Compassion B Bishops B Siblings |
| Summary: | 325 Documents Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for OXI Day 2017 October 28, 2017 To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today as we commemorate OXI Day and the significance of the stand against fascism demonstrated by the people of Greece on October 28, 1940, we are aware that we live in a world where forces of hatred and violence still threaten life and liberty. In 1940 the people of Greece met the demand for acquiescence and occupation with a resounding "NO" and a willingness to face tremendous sacrifices and hardships. As we commemorate their stand and honor their memory and sacrifice, we recognize that we are called to say "NO" to false ideologies that threaten life, incite fear and violence, 326 GOTR 62:3-4 2017 and deny liberty as essential to our humanity. |
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| ISSN: | 0017-3894 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The Greek Orthodox theological review
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