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Highlights from the 2022 Clergy-Laity Congress

A look back at the 46th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, highlighting the many great events and memories experienced over the course of the week, including the Hierarchal Divine Liturgy, the Consecration of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, Meetings, Workshops, Panel Discussions, and more!

Grand Banquet of the 46th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress

The Grand Banquet from the 46th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress held at the New York Marriott Marquis on Thursday, July 7, 2022.

Centennial Keynote Address by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the 46th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress

We have a responsibility to their memory, to the present moment, and to the generations to come, to hold their dream – which is our reality – as a precious jewel. To hold it with a conscious decision to work for what is best – a unified and strong Archdiocese, cognizant of our role as the premier and, indeed, first Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Mother Church of Constantinople in the Diaspora.

Greeting by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for the Opening of the Clergy-Laity Congress

Moreover, I would like you to know that, along with the Holy and Sacred Synod here at the Mother Church of Constantinople, I too am delighted to share with you the historic milestone of your centennial anniversary since the establishment of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

ΣΕΒΑΣΜΙΩΤΑΤΟΥ ΑΡΧΙΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΥ ΑΜΕΡΙΚΗΣ κ. ΕΛΠΙΔΟΦΟΡΟΥ Ομιλία στη Θεία Λειτουργία

Στην πραγματικότητα, η πληρότητα της Εκκλησίας είναι πάντοτε παρούσα σε κάθε Θεία Λειτουργία – γιατί ακόμα και όταν ο ναός είναι φαινομενικά κενός, είναι στην πραγματικότητα γεμάτος από τη Δόξα του Θεού και τις Αγγελικές Δυνάμεις, όπως μαρτυρούν οι Ιερές Εικόνες που κοσμούν κάθε Θυσιαστήριο σε όλη την Αρχιεπισκοπή.

Greeting by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the National YAL Conference July 2, 2022

Welcome Message of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the Participants of the National YAL Conference on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Congress Official Opening

Keynote Address of Archbishop Elpidophoros, greetings of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Ecumenical Patriarchate representatives

Orthros and Divine Liturgy officiated by H.E. Archbishop Elpidophoros on Sunday, July 3, 2022

Orthros and Hierarchal Divine Liturgy officiated by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America from the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City as part of the 46th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Homily during the Divine Liturgy by Archbishop Demetrios of America

Homily given by Archbishop Demetrios of America during the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the 42nd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress. The service was held in the historic Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George of Philadelphia with hundreds of faithful in attendance.

Live Patriarchal Message during the Opening of the 42nd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew addresses the delegates at the 42nd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress via a live video feed.

Address of Vice President Joe Biden at the Grand Banquet

Vice President Joe Biden addresses the attendees of the Grand Banquet of the 42nd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America on June 9, 2014. The Grand Banquet is traditionally the concluding event of the Clergy-Laity Congress. Fifteen hundred delegates and guests are expected to be in attendance.

Address of His Eminence Metropolitan Stefanos at the Grand Banquet

His Eminence Metropolitan Stefanos of Kallioupolis and Madytos, the Patriarchal Representative to the 2014 Clergy Laity Congress, addresses the attendees of the Grand Banquet of the 2014 Clergy-Laity Congress on July 9, 2014.

Address of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios at the Grand Banquet

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America addresses the attendees of the Grand Banquet of the 2014 Clergy-Laity Congress on July 9, 2014.

Address of His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos at the Grand Banquet

His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey addresses the attendees of the Grand Banquet of the 2014 Clergy-Laity Congress on July 9, 2014.

From Wedgies to Widgets: Bullying in the Age of Technology

Bullying is an age old issue that has found a new platform: cyberspace. What once necessitated bold face-to-face interaction now lurks in the shadowy solace of cellphones and computers. It begins at school, on the playground, and at GOYA but now continues into our homes and safe spaces.

Message of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the 44th Clergy Laity Congress

Video Message By His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Opening of the 44th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

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