Archbishop Elpidophoros
Message from Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the Clergy-Laity Congress 2024
Message from Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the Clergy-Laity Congress 2024
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Greek Independence Day Celebrated at the White House
Yesterday, April 4, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, and members of the Greek American community were warmly welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden for a celebration marking the 203rd Anniversary of Greek Independence. The distinct recognition by the White House has been an honored tradition since 1987.
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On the eve of the official celebrations for Greek Independence Day, Vice President Kamala Harris extended a warm welcome to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, alongside California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and esteemed members of the Greek American community, at The White House.
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Orthodox Observer
The Clergy Family Initiative Announce Ministerial Excellence Grants
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Mayor of Chios Ioannis Malafis, Stylianos Zervoudis, and Dimitris Gonias Welcomed to the Archdiocese
April 18, 2024
Assembly Theme:
“Good Stewards of God’s Varied Grace” (1 Peter 4:10)
Working Together for the Glory of Christ’s Holy Church
Guest of Honor:
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Former of America
Register online by clicking this link!
Parish Delegates should plan on being present from 5:00pm Thursday (Opening Prayer and Keynote) through 1:00pm Saturday (Lunch and Closing). Registration will be open Thurssday evening and Friday morning at the Church. All meetings will be at the church.
Each parish can send:
- To the Assembly: 4 voting delegates (Priest, Council President, 2 elected lay delegates) + unlimited non-voting observers
- To the Philoptochos Meetings: Chapter President (or her designee) + 2 voting delegates
- To the Youth Worker Meetings: Anyone responsible for the care of youth, but especially full-time Youth Workers, GOYA Advisors, and JOY/Hope advisors.
Among the topics to be discussed at the Clergy-Laity portion:
- 2020 Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland
- New Metropolis Center Progress and Updated Design
- 2018 Metropolis Audit
- 2020 Metropolis Budget
- Election of Lay Delegates to 2020-2022 Metropolis Council, and 2 Lay Delegates to the Archdiocesan Council for the same term
Each Community is entitled to a voting delegation including:
- For the Clergy-Laity: 1 priest, 1 parish council president (or another council member in their place), and 2 lay delegates elected by the parish assembly
- For the Philoptochos: 1 chapter president (or another board member in their place), and 2 chapter delegates
Non-voting observers are also welcome from each community. We encourage the second priests, pastoral assistants, and other youth workers to actively participate in the Youth Worker track, which will feature critical updates about Youth Safety and other pertinent topics.
Lodging at Radisson Hotel Harrisburg
1150 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: 717-763-7117
Rooms blocked off Wed, Thu. and Fri. nights at $85/night + tax
Make your reservation by August 27
Group Name: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox
If booking online, use the Promotional Code “HTGOC”
For more information, visit: https://pittsburgh.goarch.org/2019-assembly
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