Tag: OCA

Greek-American Businessman Condemns Demolition of Historic Orthodox Church, Offered $200,000 to Save It

Greek-American businessman Demetri Patitsas expressed dismay over the demolition of the historic Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral in Wilkes-Barre, PA, despite his $200,000 offer to save it. The 1892 church, founded by St. Alexis Toth, was razed by the OCA Diocese, ignoring calls from local officials to halt the process.

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