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Official Statements, Speeches, Addresses, and Sermons

The Very Rev. Leonid Kishkovsky

Director of External Affairs and Interchurch Relations

February 4, 2011

Building Orthodox unity in the midst of pluralism: A step forward

March 1, 2010

The Quest to be truly Orthodox and truly American

May 1, 2008

Pope addresses challenges to Christian faith

March 1, 2008

Anticipation: An All-American Council of repentance, healing, renewed life, and reinvigorated missio

December 25, 2007

Primacy theme of Catholic-Orthodox dialogue

September 1, 2007

The renewed mission of St. Vladimir’s Seminary: An example for the entire Church

July 1, 2007

After 80-plus Years, the Moscow Patriarchate and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia Reconcil

May 1, 2007

The Orthodox Christian journey

January 1, 2007

Truly Orthodox and American

January 1, 2007

Truly Orthodox and American

November 1, 2006

Pilgrimage and Incarnation

September 1, 2006

ROCOR/MP Reconciliation

September 1, 2006

9/11 in New York City

July 1, 2006

Seeing the “other” as a fellow human being: A reflection on the Middle East crisis

June 1, 2006

UK diocesan crisis tests Church’s mission to all

April 1, 2006

Treasure in Earthen Vessels

January 30, 2005

Orthodoxy Today: Tradition or Traditionalism?

November 19, 2003

Orthodoxy in America: Diaspora or Church?

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