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New U.S. Orthodox church leader faces 'immense' task

The new head of the Orthodox Church in America, which is trying to shake off years of internal problems and financial scandals, says he "laughs off" any comparison made between himself and U.S. President Barack Obama as a reformer and agent of change, reports Ecumenical News International.

"I don't see myself as anything so radical," Metropolitan Jonah said in a recent interview with Ecumenical News International, following his 28 December installation as prelate of the Syosset, New York-based church.

"Very honestly, I put little time in thinking about myself," Jonah said. "I see my ultimate task as not discerning my vision, but discerning what is God's will for the church."

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[02/27/2009]

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