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    Project for Orthodox Renewal

    Seven Studies of Key Issues Facing Orthodox Christians in America

    Originally published in 1993.

    Steven J. Sfekas
    George E. Matsoukas,
    Editors


    Prayer to the Holy Spirit

    Heavenly King and Comforter, Spirit of Truth, present everywhere, who fillest creation, the Treasure of all blessings and Giver of life, come and dwell within us. Purify us from every blemish and save our souls, O gracious God.

    Contents

    Introduction
    Faith, Language, and Culture
    Spiritual Renewal
    Orthodox Women and Our Church
    Mission and Outreach
    The Selection of Hierarchy
    Church Administration and Accountability
    Orthodox Unity

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    We DEDICATE this book to the Spirit of Truth present in all of us baptized, chrismated, Orthodox Christians and we pray that, through prayer, discipline, faith and study, we learn to listen and trust the Holy Spirit in us and to act responsibly, as is our duty, for the Good of Christ’s Church.

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