iEcclesia Episode 02:

Mixed Marriage - Blessing or Burden? Part 1

 

 

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Program Information

 

   

 

 

Broadcast date: Friday September 28th, 2007


Our second broadcast features host Nick Asimenios and guests Rev. Fr. Peter Avgeropoulos  and Patricia Rakopoulos as they discuss mixed marriages; its history and issues from a Christian Orthodox perspective.
 

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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

 

(L-R) 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