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Ecumenical Patriarchate calls for a new charter for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

This week, the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarch announced it has suspended the current Charter of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, calling for a new Charter. It also decided to transfer the Metropolitan of New Jersey and suspend the Metropolitan of Boston. Professor Alexander Kitroeff joins us to discuss his take on these latest developments.

Alexander Kitroeff is a Professor of History at Haverford College and the author of a number of books, including The Greek Orthodox Church in America: A Modern History. 

You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here:

TNH Exclusive: The Ecumenical Patriarchate Transfers Evangelos, Suspends Methodios

Ecumenical Patriarchate Communiqué

Professor Kitroeff’s tweet following the Patriarchal communique

Elpidophoros considers “blessing” the suspension by the Patriarchate of the Charter of the Archdiocese

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on cease-fire

Armenia and Azerbaijan shaky ceasefire in force

Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of violating Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire

UN calls for Turkish Cypriots to close beach in Varosha

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