New York The 2003 Yearbook of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese will be available January 2nd. Highlighted in this years book is the Clergy-Laity Congress and, in a continuing effort to serve as a resource for the media and communities, a history of the Archdiocese and expanded resource directories.
Archbishop Demetrios in his prologue says: I am pleased to offer the 2003 edition of the Yearbook of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, an offering which allows us to gain greater familiarity with the structure of our Holy Orthodox Church and the various institutions, departments ministries and parishes of our Archdiocese. By gaining this level of familiarity, we grow in our awareness of the human means through which our enduring and precious 'faith of the Apostles the faith of Orthodoxy is heralded and proclaimed throughout our nation. We also acquire a heightened understanding of the tremendous capabilities and unique position of our Greek Orthodox Church in America to address the contemporary concerns of our society and, as a consequence, to offer our Orthodox faith to contemporary America.
Designed as an easy-to-read, accurate reference handbook of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, the 266-page new edition includes updated directories of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Archdiocesan departments and institutions, parishes, priests, religious and secular media resources and an 8-page color spread on two upcoming television specials, Epiphany: The Festival of Lights and The Other Holy Land, the visits of Archbishop Demetrios to Greece and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States and the Athens 2004 Olympics.
Limited prepaid copies may be obtained by calling (212) 570-3588 or sending a check/money order or credit card information for $18, plus $4.00 for handling, payable to:
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Attn: Yearbook
8 East 79th Street
NY, NY 10021