1+ hour, 30+ min ago  (251+ words) The Orthodox Observer Final keynote sends Clergy-Laity delegates home with plans for parish ministry Dr. Ann Bezzerides, Executive Director of the Cross Road Institute and Director of the Office of Vocation & Ministry at Hellenic College Holy Cross, and Theo Nicolakis,…...

3+ hour, 26+ min ago  (375+ words) The Orthodox Observer "Best Legal Practices for Parishes" workshop equips parish leaders to strengthen governance and reduce risk "Best Legal Practices for Parishes," a workshop presented by George A. Tsougarakis, General Counsel of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, provided clergy…...

2+ hour, 36+ min ago  (179+ words) The Orthodox Observer Monastic Synaxis convenes during Clergy-Laity Congress During the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, the Sixth Monastic Synaxis convened " a gathering of profound significance, bringing together members of monastic communities from across the United States to deepen their…...

2+ hour, 36+ min ago  (197+ words) The Orthodox Observer Archbishop Elpidophoros meets with chaplains at Clergy-Laity Congress On July 1, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the Chaplains Meeting at the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, offering his blessing and remarks to the gathered Military and…...

13+ hour, 26+ min ago  (666+ words) The Orthodox Observer Clergy-Laity Congress panel confronts disability and belonging in the Church The "Equipping and Building Accessible and Whole Communities" panel at the 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland offered practical guidance for parishes to become more welcoming and supportive of…...

14+ hour, 24+ min ago  (559+ words) The Orthodox Observer Clergy-Laity workshop highlights pathways for our youth to serve, belong, and lead During the 2026 Clergy-Laity workshop which focused on integrating and expanding youth involvement'From Pew to Purpose: Building Pathways for our Youth to Serve, Belong and Lead'speakers…...

14+ hour, 39+ min ago  (349+ words) On a warm summer evening in Cleveland, the busy schedule of the Clergy-Laity Congress gave way to an evening devoted to family, fellowship and joy'the traditional Clergy-Laity Congress Clergy Family Dinner, sponsored by the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. As…...

19+ hour, 40+ min ago  (187+ words) The findings of a sweeping national survey of clergy and ministry leaders took center stage on July 1 during the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio, as delegates gathered for a Congress Conversations session presenting the results of the 2026 National Survey…...

19+ hour, 35+ min ago  (309+ words) The Orthodox Observer At Clergy-Laity Congress, Orthodox educators discover fresh approaches to faith formation Delegates to the Clergy-Laity Congress gathered for the workshop "Best Teaching Strategies: A Framework for Orthodox Catechists," which focused on strengthening parish education through engaging teaching…...

19+ hour, 31+ min ago  (204+ words) 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 gathering of the Church's hierarchs, clergy, and…...