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iEcclesia Episode 24: Suicide: Is it your life to lose? Part 2
iEcclesia ...From Canada to the World
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Episode Summary iEcclesia ends a very successful first season with the conclusion of a discussion on suicide. The panel continue the discussion with how to spot the signs of someone who is considering taking their own life. Also discussed is how one tackles the difficulties of life which sometimes lead to despair.
This episode also talks about how the families who is affected by suicide, whether attempted or otherwise, deal with it and if there are healthy or unhealthy grief reactions. Further discussed is the viewpoint of the Orthodox Church regarding suicide and why it takes that stance. The podcast looks at how the media portrays suicide and what effect it has on society. The panel wraps up the episode with some concluding comments.
Guest Information
(L-R) Rev. Fr. Bodhan Hladio, Patricia Rakopoulos (Host) and Rev. Fr. Peter Avgeropoulos
Rev. Fr. Peter Avgeropoulos
- Parish Priest, Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Cathedral (Toronto, Ontario) - Director, Inter-Church Relations (Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto) - Professor, Patrology (Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy)
Rev. Fr. Bodhan Hladio
- Chancellor, Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canada
Patricia Rakopoulos
- Treasurer, Metropolis Youth Board - Youth Director, Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Cathedral (Toronto, Ontario) - Currently studying at the University of Toronto – Major in Biochemistry and Botany (minor in Christianity and Culture)
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Broadcast
date: Friday
June 20th, 2008