Actually, I guess I'm closer to what you would call an American Orthodox priest.

Although I'm in the Orthodox Church in America, I spent my formative seminary years in Alaska - so Alaskan Orthodox is closest. But I don't speak Russian or Greek.

It's like the difference between Irish and Italian Catholic. None at all really, just language and customs.

Here, those of us who are not imigrants are just Americans.

I hope that clears it up!

Incidentally, my wife is a Robertson, and will be wearing that tartan at her sister's wedding. We will be stuck in the bold and beautiful Black Watch.

PJ