Inventor of Television- Our Orthodox Brother?

"Vladimir Zworykin (1889-1982), American physicist and electronic engineer, known for his developmental work in television. Vladimir Kosma Zworykin was born in Murom, Russia, and educated at the Institute of Technology in Saint Petersburg, the Collège de France, and, after his immigration to the United States in 1919, at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He became an American citizen in 1924. In 1929 he became director of the Electronic Research Laboratory of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) at Princeton, New Jersey. Important contributions were made by Zworykin to both the transmission and the reception of television. He was largely responsible for the development, during the 1920s and '30s, of the television camera and picture tube." From MSM Encarta

So why is it, after all of these years, the Orthodox Church hasn't picked up the mantle developed by our brother Vladimir? Why are there no Orthodox broadcast or satellite networks? Why are we just now discovering the Internet and radio? "Going into all the world" used to mean walking miles and miles of dusty trails. Today, we can reach the world instantly. Metropolitan Philip welcomed the EOC converts in the eighties by challenging them to "show us how to evangelize."

It is very simple- Television. The eye to the world. It is a shame indeed to continue to proclaim Orthodoxy as "the best kept secret". So what is the secret? That the Church exists? There are still less than 500,000 Orthodox Christians in America. Do you want converts to show you how to evangelize? Then realize that using modern technology is not the ruination of the "Orthodox Way", it is the salvation of millions who would not otherwise hear. God give us leaders with a fresh vision for the salvation of humanity. The JTO challenge: Put your money and vision where your mouth is-

DEVELOP ORTHODOX TELEVISION STATIONS AND NETWORKS

As a television and film producer, I understand the valid disdain for much of what is called "Christian TV". I also understand that true Orthodoxy is caught, not taught. But we still write books. We allow churches to have websites. We produce videos, radio programs, podcasts and the like. Then, why doubt that television can be an even greater tool to draw those seekers, who will come, to experience the Liturgy and the Sacraments? The visual is still the most powerful tool to the human psyche. Surely we believe this. Surely we believe that God sanctifies the physical for spiritual means. Surely, we can see how the masses are moved, influenced and motivated by what they see and hear on television. Then, why are we Orthodox so late? Why are we so neglectful in this area? Why have not put the many educated and talented media professionals within the Church to work for the sake of the Kingdom of God? Brother Vladimir Zworykin pray for us.