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Fr. Gabriel-Viorel Garden, “Episcopia Ortodoxa Romana din America-Parte a Ortodoxiei Ameri­cane,” (The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America-Part of Ameri­can Orthodoxy, Universitara Clujeana Press, 2007, 569 pages, in Romanian.

Recently the above-mentioned book was included into the Heritage Center’s library.

This is a monumental book that covers the history of “Romanian” Orthodox history in the New World. The author also presents in detail the history of the Romanian immigra­tion to America.

The book is a very solid historical study, and the information used is overwhelming. In the meantime, the style is sober and captivating and the lecture is a real pleasure.

The conclusion of the book, im­plied in the title, is that the Roma­nian Orthodox Episcopate of America (with its headquarters at “Vatra Romaneasca”) is an American Or­thodox entity. Directly. and indirectly. the author expresses his opinion, thai attempts to change rhis reality would be both damaging and futile.

The book is a must for those inter­ested in Romanian-American history.

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