The Greek Current

A new leader for the Greek Orthodox Church in America

Episode Summary

Interview with Professor George Demacopoulos on the selection of the new Archbishop for the Greek Orthodox Church of America.

Episode Notes

Earlier this month Archbishop of America Demetrios submitted his resignation to the Ecumenical Patriarch. The Holy Synod quickly announced his successor - Metropolitan Elpidophoros. Discussing the changes, what they mean, and the challenges that face the incoming Archbishop is Professor George Demacopoulos, the Fr. John Meyendorff & Patterson Family Chair of Orthodox Christian Studies and Co-Director of the Orthodox Christian Studies Center at Fordham University.