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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
April 30, 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
August 31, 2007

The renewed mission of St. Vladimir’s Seminary: An example for the entire Church
June 30, 2007

After 80-plus Years, the Moscow Patriarchate and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia Reconcil
April 30, 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
August 31, 2006

ROCOR/MP Reconciliation
August 31, 2006

9/11 in New York City
June 30, 2006

Seeing the “other” as a fellow human being: A reflection on the Middle East crisis
May 31, 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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