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Throughout the generations of Greeks in the United States, the central institution of Greek identity has been the Orthodox Church. The Church not only served as a place of worship, but it also connected the Greek community in an unfamiliar place. ... Over the years, the Greek Orthodox Church has been somewhat Americanized, but still contains the core beliefs that are so cherished. The Church has also been faced with many challenges in its struggle to remain an ethnic religion. Is the Greek experience in America to be viewed as an extention of their homeland Greece, or is it to be seen as part of America’s cultural past? The struggle for nationality still remains an issue for the Greek-American community, with the Church as its primary source of guidance.
In 1922, during the formation of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, there were already 120 churches in the U. ... The Archdiocese has played a large role in the growth of the Church. ... The Archdiocese institution has founded many seminaries where aspiring priests can learn the ways of the church and replace the older generation. The Archbishops have been granted full control over their diocese and make decisions based on what is best for the Church. By the mid 80’s nearly 500 Greek Orthodox churches had been built, a sign of their strong will and faith in their beliefs.
Approximate Word count = 1075
Approximate Pages = 4.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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