Host Committee - Clergy-Laity

In Christ, We are one!

47th Clergy-Laity Host Commitee

Host Parish, St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church

St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in San Diego, California serves as a testament to the enduring presence of Orthodoxy in the vibrant tapestry of the city’s religious landscape. Founded in 1927, its immigrant founding members came together to establish a place of worship and community in their new homeland.

Over the years, as the Greek community in San Diego grew and flourished, so too did their parish community. In 1951, St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church experienced such growth and expansion that original members sought out to build a permanent home in the city with its own community center.

Throughout its history, St. Spyridon has not only served as a place of worship for Orthodox, but also a focal point for Greek culture and heritage in San Diego. From traditional festivals and cultural celebrations to language and youth programs, their community has remained dedicated to preserving promoting not only Orthodoxy in the area, but also the rich Greek culture for future generations to come.

As they prepare to host this year’s 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress, they do so with a sense of excitement and anticipation for the power that the congress holds, and with the grace of God, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Fransisco, the entire community of St. Spyridon, headed by Fr. Andrew Skordalakis, remain confident that they will help facilitate a positive religious experience for all.

Host Commitee

Host Committee:

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America

His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Fransisco

Chancellor of the Metropolis of San Francisco - His Grace Bishop Ioannis of Phocea

Chancellor of Archdiocese - V. Rev. Archimandrite Nektarios Papazafiropoulos

Mr. John Catsimatides – Vice Chair of the Archdiocesan Council

Mrs. Elaine Allen – Treasurer of the Archdiocesan Council

Mr. Nick Karacostas – Secretary of the Archdiocesan Council

Mr. Isidoros Garifalakis – Vice Chair of the Metropolis of San Fransisco, Congress Co-Chair, and Fundraising Chair

Mrs. Maria Garifalakis – Congress Co-Chair

Mr. Gerry Ranglas - Congress Co-Chair

Mrs. Jeannie Ranglas – Congress Co-Chair

Mr. Paul Sogotis – Hierarchical Logistics

Mr. George Psefteas – Finance Committee Co-Chair

Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Angel Gilpin – Volunteers Chairs

Mrs. Linda Koundelis – Hospitality Co-Chair

Mrs. Connie Fellios – Hospitality Co-Chair

Mr. and Mrs. Spiro and Chris Kailas – Cultural Co-Chairs

Dr. and Mrs. Tom and Katherine Foster – Cultural Co-Chair

Mr. and Mrs. George and Vickie Demos – Banquet Chairs

Rev. Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Evagoras Constantinides – Congress Coordinator

Ms. Maria Andriotis – Co-Coordinator

Ms. Kristen Bruskas – Co-Coordinator

Mr. Jamil Samara – Co-Coordinator & Director of Internet Ministries

Rev. Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Panagiotis Papazafiropoulos – Director of the Office of the Archbishop

Rev. Archdeacon Dionysios Papiris – Archdeacon of the Archbishop

Rev. Economos Sotirios Baroody – Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Stratos Safioleas – Director of Communications

Mrs. Marissa Costidis – Department of Communications

Mr. Theo Nicolakis – Director of Information Technology

Ms. Lailu Walls – Archdiocesan Comptroller

Mrs. Eva Konstantakos – Director of Y2AM

Director of the School of Byzantine Music – Mr. Georgios Theodoridis

Mrs. Arlene Siavelis Kehl - Philoptochos National President

Mrs. Anita Kartalopoulos – Philoptochos Vice President & Co-Chair

Mrs. Valine Georgeson – Philoptochos Vice President & Co-Chair

Mrs. Cynthia Kezos – Philoptochos Co-Chair

Ms. Amy Kalogeropoulos – Philoptochos Director

Presvytera Mary Christy – National Sisterhood of Presvyteres President

Rev. Protopresbyter of the Ecunemical Throne Paul Kaplanis – Archdiocesan Presbyters Council President

V. Rev. Archimandrite Eugene Pappas – Retired Clergy Association President

Dr. Anthony Limberakis – Order of Saint Andrew Archon Commander

Mr. Nicholas Chimitris – National Forum of Church Musicians President

Mr. George Anagnostopoulos – YAL Conference Chair