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transforming American Culture
January 4, 2021
American Life, Culture War, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, OCA, Parish Life, Theology

Does the Orthodox Church Love American Culture Enough to Transform It?

No “Orthodox” culture ever dropped down from Heaven. All “Orthodox” cultures are so only after native cultures were transformed by the Gospel.

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