Appointment of Communications Consultants for the Assembly of Bishops

Monday, March 14, 2011

Following its approval by the Chairman of the Assembly, the Secretariat has formed a Program for Communications, and with it, a body of consultants who will help the Secretary to communicate the work of the Assembly and the message of the Orthodox Church to the faithful in North America, to the media when necessary, and to the wider public. They will also assist the Assembly of Bishops at large in preparing official statements, position papers, and press releases.', 'Following its approval by the Chairman of the Assembly, the Secretariat has formed a Program for Communications, and with it, a body of consultants who will help the Secretary to communicate the work of the Assembly and the message of the Orthodox Church to the faithful in North America, to the media when necessary, and to the wider public. They will also assist the Assembly of Bishops at large in preparing official statements, position papers, and press releases. 

Mr. Alex Machaskee has been asked to serve as senior consultant. With him a number of other consultants have also been asked to assist: Nikki Stephanopoulos, Santhe Loizos, and Sharon Rubis. All of these individuals have kindly agreed to share their considerable talent and professional expertise with the Assembly.