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ABC NETWORK TO AIR PASCHA: THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST


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Date Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:38:33 -0700

GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA
8-10 East 79th St. New York, NY 10075-0106
Tel: (212) 570-3530 Fax: (212) 774-0237
Web: http://www.goarch.org  - Email: communications@goarch.org

Contact: PRESS OFFICE
Stavros Papagermanos
pressoffice@goarch.org

April 6, 2009

ABC NETWORK TO AIR PASCHA: THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST

Affiliate Schedule Available Below

NEW YORK ? The video presentation of â??Pascha: The Resurrection of Christ,â?? a program highlighting Orthodox Christian Pascha, or Easter, will broadcast on ABC affiliates nationwide this month.   The program, produced by Greek Orthodox Telecommunications and sponsored by FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism, highlights Holy and Great Week, focusing on the deeply moving and ancient services that recount the Gospel narrative leading to the Death and Resurrection of Christ.  Archbishop Demetrios of America leads a procession of the faithful around the church and outside where, following the reading of the Gospel of the Resurrection, they proclaim the joyous hymn â??Christ is Risen!â??

ABC Network has released broadcast dates and times, with additional coverage information to come in the coming week.  You may log on to  www.PaschaABC.goarch.org or www.interfaithbroadcasting.com/onair.aspx?PID=306 for a complete listing (as of April 3) of ABC Affiliates by state. Please check the listing for exact date, time and station.  Please contact the Department of Communications (212.774.0244) if you need assistance.

DVD copies of the program available for pre-sale
($25, includes shipping).  To pre-purchase please contact the Department of Communications at 212.774.0244 or email gotel@goarch.org.

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Department of Communications


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