Clergy-Laity Congress

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Synodal Archierarchical Divine Liturgy on the morning of July 1 during the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio. The Divine Liturgy, celebrated with the full

In the halls of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America held a welcome dinner for participants of the 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress. Attendees celebrated the artists, songs, and moments

At the 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress, the Department of Religious Education (DRE) presented two sessions showcasing tools and resources it provides, as well as a first look at the Archdiocese’s new K-12 religious education curriculum. At

On the evening of June 30, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate held a reception during the 48th Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio. Remarks were offered by Patriarchal Representative Metropolitan Arsenios of Austria, National Commander

On Tuesday afternoon, hierarchs and clergy gathered once again during the Clergy-Laity Congress for an All Clergy Meeting, convened by the Archdiocesan Presbyters Council (APC). The gathering opened with a solemn Trisagion Service, presided over

On June 30, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over a Vespers Service as part of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress, hosted at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. “Prayer is the breath

During the Clergy–Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio one workshop drew a large crowd for its focus on improving financial growth and forward- looking sustainability for our parishes: the Capital Campaign Workshop. Held amid the broader

Music is a cornerstone of the Greek Orthodox faith—hymnals, byzantine chant, and more forms of spiritual music play a crucial role in bringing the faithful closer to the holy. From the National Forum of Church

On June 30, the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland featured the introduction of the newly established Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America National Greek Folk Dance Ministry. Presented by George Demos, Stavros Karagiorgis, and Stacie

Theo Nicolakis, Director of National Ministries and Chief Information Officer of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, delivered an afternoon keynote address on June 30 during the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio. Appointed

The 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America officially opened in Cleveland, Ohio this morning as delegates from across the Archdiocese gathered to inaugurate the assembly, celebrate shared ministry, and set

Today, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the School of Byzantine Music, one of the Ministry Tracks featured at the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland. Reflecting on the visit, His Eminence remarked: “The

On June 30th, the National Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, His Grace Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia, met with the Chancellors of the eight Metropolises of the Archdiocese and the Archdiocesan District as

More than 150 registered presvyteres from across the country gathered on June 30 in Cleveland for their biennial meeting, held concurrently with the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. President

On June 30, at the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress, His Eminence Metropolitan Philotheos of Thessaloniki, Fr. Gregory Stamkopoulos, Fr. John Chryssavgis, Dr. Christos Tsironis, and Dr. Symeon Paschalidis led “Artificial Intelligence and the Orthodox Mind,”

On June 30, Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) held a reception in the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, as part of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress. The gathering brought together

On Tuesday morning, July 30, more than 400 hierarchs and clergy gathered for a cherished tradition of the Clergy-Laity Congress, the Clergy Breakfast. More than a meal, this is an opportunity for brothers in Christ

On the morning of June 30th, the V. Rev. Arch. Fr. Bartholomew Mercado presided over the Divine Liturgy, held in the Atrium of the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The service commenced the first

On the evening of June 29, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America hosted a “Thank You Dinner” for the dedicated committee members and volunteers who contributed to the organization of the Clergy-Laity Congress. The gathering

The Ministry Pavilion and Exhibit Hall of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Atrium, marking the beginning of one of the most vibrant and engaging spaces of the

Yesterday, June 29, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over an extraordinary session of the Holy Eparchial Synod in Cleveland, Ohio, convened in conjunction with the 48th Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese

On Sunday, June 28, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited St. Demetrios Church in Rocky River, Ohio, for its annual Greek Festival, following a full day of prayer and celebration marking the opening of

Under bright sun and a blue sky, this afternoon Cleveland’s Greek Cultural Garden came alive with prayer, history, and appreciation for an Agiasmos Service. The Agiasmos was led by Patriarchal Representative His Eminence Metropolitan Philotheos

This morning, St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church in North Royalton, Ohio welcomed faithful for the Hierarchal Orthros and Divine Liturgy, marking a prayerful beginning to the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress taking place from June 30-July