[Agrarian]

See my #36. He's actually very popular in his own diocese, and isn't terribly well known outside it since he doesn't meddle in other bishops' business.

Even those priests in his diocese who are politically very conservative (of which there are many) are very loyal to him, and he to them. The only place where he is well-known is in liturgical circles, where he is very well known for his incredible knowledge and plain good sense (if you are of a traditional bent) when it comes to those matters.

[utahagen]

Thanks for the posting(s). I'm surprised a Democrat would be drawn to the Orthodox Church. (I mean that as a compliment to the Orthodox.) The Orthodox faith is just so...true, sensible, real. Who would have thought a liberal would appreciate it?