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“How to Expand the Mission”

by Robert M. Arida

Though it was originally written as a reflection for the OCA’s upcoming All-American Council in July of 2015, I believe what follows applies to all Orthodox Christians in North America. The theme of mission and evangelization permeates our ecclesial atmosphere.

Robert M. Arida

The Very Rev. Robert M. Arida is the retired rector and dean of Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a graduate of Saint Vladimir’s Seminary. Some of his published and unpublished articles and essays can be found on the Holy Trinity website at http://www.holytrinityorthodox.org

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