[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 25 (Thursday, February 14, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E196]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   DEATH OF ARCHBISHOP CHRISTODOULOS

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                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 14, 2008

  Mr. ROYCE. Madam Speaker, I rise in recognition of the life of the 
Archbishop of Athens and all Greece, Mr. Christodoulos, who passed away 
late last month.
  Since becoming ordained as a deacon in 1961 and a priest in 1965, 
Archbishop Christodoulos showed a dedication to his faith and people 
that earned great admiration and respect among his followers. He was a 
leading voice on the origins of Christianity, and on the role 
Christianity had in the creation of the European world and the identity 
of its citizens.
  It was obvious to many that Archbishop Christodoulos cared greatly 
for his people and worked tirelessly to represent his faithful 
followers. He also actively sought to bring faith to younger 
generations, jocularly inviting them back to the church as they were 
``earrings and all.''
  Madam Speaker, Archbishop Christodoulos was a remarkable man whose 
death will be mourned by many. His legacy, however, will impact 
generations of loyal Greek Orthodox and other members of the Dyophysite 
faith.

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