I think it would be useful and beneficial to all to compile a thread that is quotes from some of the great luminaries of Orthodoxy in our times. I especially like our modern fathers because they are the same as the ancient ones and clearly illustrate how grace filled Orthodoxy has remained unchanged from its foundation by Christ even to our day.
To start off from Elder Amphilochios of Patmos directed toward Orthodox Christians of the diaspora:
"Do not be afraid because of your Orthodoxy, do not be afraid because , as an Orthodox in the west, you will be often isolated and always in a small minority. Do not make compromises but do not attack other Christians; do not be either offensive or aggresive; simply be yourself."
To start off from Elder Amphilochios of Patmos directed toward Orthodox Christians of the diaspora:
"Do not be afraid because of your Orthodoxy, do not be afraid because , as an Orthodox in the west, you will be often isolated and always in a small minority. Do not make compromises but do not attack other Christians; do not be either offensive or aggresive; simply be yourself."