Greek Orthodox Church in America: A Modern History

by Alexander Kitroeff

Book Overview

In this sweeping history, Alexander Kitroeff shows how the Greek Orthodox Church in America has functioned as much more than a religious institution, becoming the focal point in the lives of the country's million-plus Greek immigrants and their descendants.

Assuming the responsibility of running Greek-language schools and encouraging local parishes to engage in cultural and social activities, the church became the most important Greek American...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501749919
• ISBN13: 9781501749919
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher