“Responding to Racism: The Orthodox Witness in America” - Episode 1
In commemoration of Black History Month, throughout the month of February, the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations will release a weekly video presented by Rev. Samuel Davis, acting rector of St. Simon of Cyrene Orthodox Mission in New Brunswick NJ of the Orthodox Church in America. Each episode will highlight one important leader of the Orthodox Church in the history of its presence in the country, a presence who broke through racial tensions and redefined Orthodox missionary work. This project proposes to share a message of hope and healing towards reconciliation. It was made possible by the generosity of The Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund Inc.
The first video in this series highlights St. Herman of Alaska, who was among the first missionaries to America. St. Herman transcended racial barriers and became a protector and defender of the Alaskan native peoples.
Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0BfFSYMV08
The series is also available on the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese YouTube channel.