The Hierarchical Divine Liturgy began the 43rd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America on Sunday, July 3, 2016 in the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN.
The Official Opening of the 43rd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America took place on Monday, July 4, 2016 in Nashville, TN.
This presentation is from Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the 43rd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in Nashville, TN.
Archimandrite Nathanael Symeonides invites viewers to join the hundreds of Hierarchs, priests, deacons, monastics and laity who took part in the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church, which His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew convened from June 16-27. Learn about the Council's work, and the Church's mission in and for the world.
This presentation is from Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the 43rd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in Nashville, TN.
This interactive dialogue will address the global water crisis and explore the human right to water and sanitation. Despite being an avoidable problem, currently 758 million people lack access to safe drinking water and more than a third of the world is without adequate sanitation. The Church cannot remain silent in the face of inequity and injustice.
The fear of death has prompted a massive exodus from the region. There is an imminent need to look for appropriate responses to ensure accountability, promote peace, and respond to the humanitarian crisis.
This interactive dialogue will address the issue of human trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation in the United States of America. Approximately 1.5 million people are trafficked in the US each year, 75-85% for sexual exploitation. Panelists will provide perspectives on the facts and statistics, legislature, experiences, theology, and practical responses.
This presentation is from Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the 43rd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in Nashville, TN.
The Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is proud to offer monthly webinars to assist clergy, ministry leaders, parents, and families in their spiritual journey. This promotional video highlights some of the great topics and speakers that have been presented from 2014-2016.