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Petition in Support of Self Rule and Diocesan Bishops in the AOCA

Posted by Abdallah Khouri on 6/3/2009, 11:33 pm
Message modified by user dcalvert 6/5/2009, 12:37 am

FYI: Very important to the future of our Archdiocese

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From:
Date: Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Subject: Message from a Concerned Antiochian Orthodox Christian

Hello my friend of the Church:

Our Archdiocese is a gift of God to this land, and it shine a light in the darkness to bring Orthodoxy to the nation. we have made struggles and sacrificings to glorify God.

As we make way to Desert Springs this July and gather as one Archdiocese it is paramount that the voice of the church be clear on many important issues. If this petition about our beloved Bishops and our Self-Rule interest you please write your name there. Your confidentiality is guaranteed.

Please visit the following online campaign, by iPetitions:www.ipetitions.com/petition/AOCANASelfRule

Also please send this letter to everyone you know.

-Abdallah Khouri

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Create a petition, sign a petition: At http://www.ipetitions.com, your voice counts.

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I don't trust this petition... - Iskander Ibrahim 6/4/2009, 10:47 pm

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