At the same time, those of us who are adult converts to the Church will need to avoid the tendency toward elitism which ignores or looks down on the so-called 'ethnic Orthodox,' from whom we have much to learn. Many believe that the practical outworking of Orthodox unity must eventually lead to the emergence of a canonical structure of church government in Great Britain whereby all Orthodox Christians recognise one hierarch and only one bishop governs one geographical area. Given the current state of diversity existing here today, this might seem an almost unachievable goal. Orthodox Christians can, however, begin and continue to work towards this goal through prayer and active faith, love and humility to all the other Orthodox we meet, whatever their jurisdiction or ethnic background. As a nation, Britain is morally bankrupt.
Marriages break down at the rate of one in three.
Countless people, both young and old, are plagued by problems of alcoholism, substance abuse, and clinical depression. The national press has recently been filled with lurid reports of sex rings linked to ritual Satanic prostitution. We as a people must learn to be generous to the countless poor of our nation, faithful to our spouses and families, and good stewards of all God's gifts, returning them faithfully to Him with thanksgiving as the priests of His creation. In the next decade we have the opportunity to express to those around us a manifestly Holy Orthodox Church whose holiness is demonstrated though tangible acts of mercy, be they providing shelter for the homeless, fighting to defend the life of the unborn, or feeding both the physically and spiritually hungry. Where there is light there can be no darkness.