Episode 02: Mixed Marriage - Blessing or Burden?

Program Information

Episode Summary

In iEcclesia’s second episode, host Nick Asimenios talks about a very important topic for many Orthodox Christians in North America. With a high number of marriages being inter-faith and inter-culture, this show was requested by many listeners as an important issue to address. Marriage as a sacrament, and the issues that arise from a “mixed marriage” are addressed in the program. This episode is part 1 of a series of programs on mixed marriage.

Guest Information

Nick Asimenios (host) and guests Rev. Fr. Peter Avgeropoulos and Patricia Rakopoulos

Rev. Fr. Peter Avgeropoulos

Parish Priest, Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Cathedral (Toronto, Ontario)

Director, Inter-Church Relations (Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto)

Professor, Patrology (Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy)

Patricia Rakopoulos

Treasurer, Metropolis Youth Board

Youth Director, Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Cathedral (Toronto, Ontario)

Currently studying at the University of Toronto – Major in Biochemistry and Botany (minor in Christianity and Culture)

Nick Asimenios, Host

Member, Metropolis Youth Board

Youth Director, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Community (Toronto, Ontario)

Former student of the Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy

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