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Congress Program Guide
Congress Program Guide
The Orthodox Christian Family:
A Dwelling of Christ and A Witness of His Gospel
From God every family in Heaven and on earth is named.
Ephesians 3:15
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
July 6-10, 2014
42nd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress
Congress Program Guide
The Orthodox Christian Family:
A Dwelling of Christ and A Witness of His Gospel
From God every family in Heaven and on earth is named.
Ephesians 3:15
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
July 6-10, 2014
2 42nd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
HOLY EPARCHIAL SYNOD
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America
Chairman
His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago
Hierarch of the Metropolis of Chicago
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston
Hierarch of the Metropolis of Boston
His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver
Hierarch of the Metropolis of Denver
His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta
Hierarch of the Metropolis of Atlanta
His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit
Hierarch of the Metropolis of Detroit
His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh
Hierarch of the Metropolis of Pittsburgh
His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos
of San Francisco
Hierarch of the Metropolis of San Francisco
His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos
of New Jersey
Hierarch of the Metropolis of New Jersey
AUXILIARY BISHOPS
His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane
His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos
ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Michael Jaharis, Vice Chairman
New York, NY
Catherine Bouffides-Walsh, Secretary
Glastonbury, CT
George Behrakis
Tewksbury, MA
Emanuel G. Demos, General Counsel
New York, NY
Theofanis Economidis
Los Altos, CA
James Fountas
Scotch Plains, NJ
George Matthews
Alpharetta, GA
Dr. Louis Roussalis
Casper, WY
Anthony Stefanis
Atlanta, GA
George Vourvoulias
Green Lake, WI
NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS PRESIDENT
Aphrodite Skeadas
His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zela
CONGRESS CO-CHAIRS
Anastasia Michals
Michael Karloutsos
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Table of Contents
Welcome of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America
4
Reflections on The Congress Theme
5
General Information
8
Participating Organizations
10
Official Program of Events
12
Schedule of Workshop Sessions and Forums
16
Exhibitor Floor Plan
21
Exhibitors
22
Hotel and Convention Center Maps
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4 42nd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress
Welcome of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios
Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We are truly blessed by God and His abundant grace as we gather in Philadelphia
for the 42nd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of our Holy Archdiocese. We have come to
this city named as the “city of brotherly love” as people of love and faith, prepared to offer a witness of the Gospel and the unity we share in Christ. We welcome each and all of
you to Philadelphia and our Congress. May we dedicate our time, prayers, and efforts to
enhancing and extending our offering of the love of Christ to all.
On behalf of the members of the Holy Eparchial Synod and the Archdiocesan
Council, I extend our gratitude to His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos and Congress
co-chairs Anastasia Michals and Michael Karloutsos, as well as the beloved faithful of the
Metropolis of New Jersey for hosting this Congress. We are thankful for their hospitality
and together we pray that this 42nd Clergy-Laity Congress will be a successful and memorable meeting. We also express our deepest gratitude and respect to His All Holiness
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for sending His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras
of Belgium and His Eminence Metropolitan Stefanos of Kallioupolis and Madytos as Patriarchal Representatives.
As we discuss the vital work of our Holy Archdiocese during the course of the Congress, we will be guided by our Congress theme, “The Orthodox Christian Family: A
Dwelling of Christ and a Witness of His Gospel.” This theme continues and expands
our focus on families and the home, helping us to consider how we are strengthening and
nurturing Orthodox Christian families. In doing this, we affirm with the Apostle Paul,
from God every family in Heaven and on earth is named (Ephesians 3:15), and that
every family must be connected to God for the life, well-being and potential of the family
and each member. We also know that when families are connected to God, Christ will
dwell with them, guiding them to be powerful witnesses of the Gospel.
Over the next few days as we worship and pray together, as we review the tremendous progress being made on all levels of our Holy Archdiocese, may we seek divine
guidance in following our calling to strengthen families. May we also be renewed in the
mission and commitment we share as Orthodox Christians. Let us have a blessed 42nd
Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress filled with joy, fellowship and love.
With paternal love in Christ,
†DEMETRIOS
Archbishop of America
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Reflections on the Congress Theme
“The Orthodox Christian Family: A Dwelling of Christ and A Witness of His Gospel”
By His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios
Our theme, “The Orthodox Christian Family: A
Dwelling of Christ and A Witness of His Gospel,” is
based on the prayer offered by the Apostle Paul in his
letter to the Ephesians – For this reason I bow my knees
before the Father, from whom every family in heaven
and on earth is named (Ephesians 3:15). This proclamation affirms that God is the source and identity of the
family. He created us in His divine image and likeness.
He also created the family. As we live in a time when
family as an institution is frequently attacked, such a
statement is vital. The history of divine revelation as
presented in the Holy Scriptures is filled with references to the family. From the creation of the human
race with the first family--Adam, Eve, Cain and Abel-to the origins of the Hebrew people with Abraham and
Sarah, Isaac and Jacob, and their descendants, family
becomes the context for God’s divine work. Family is
also essential in the fulfillment of His divine plan in the
Incarnation of Christ. Our Lord was born into a family,
and He spent thirty years with His family in Nazareth
before starting His three years of public ministry.
The role of the family in the history of God’s
revelation to humankind is joined in Holy Scripture by
many passages that present the identity and ideals of
what God intended the family to be. In the book of
Proverbs and the deuterocanonical books of the Wisdom of Solomon and the Wisdom of Sirach, we are offered guidance on the qualities of family life. Further,
many counsels presuppose a family environment. In
the New Testament, the Apostle Paul addresses family
relationships in several of his Epistles, offering guidance to husbands and wives, parents and children, and
emphasizing the priority of love, commitment, and
faith.
All of this together offers a strong, biblical
foundation for our emphasis on the family as Church
or kat’oikon ekklesia (Romans 16:5, Colossians 4:15).
This concept is related to the early Christian practice
of conducting worship, teaching, and fellowship in the
homes of believers, closely connecting the life of the
family with the life of the Church (Acts 2:41-47).
The relationships shared by the members of a
family and by the family with the Church are essential to understanding the meaning of the Apostle Paul’s
statement, from God every family in Heaven and on
earth is named. When the family is connected to God
and is the dwelling of Christ, great and abundant blessings will come. As further exclaimed by the Apostle
in Ephesians 3, we can know that God will provide all
that we need from the riches of His glory. Families
that live in Christ and offer a witness of His Gospel,
that are rooted and grounded in love, will find inner
strength, will gain the wisdom of the Saints, will know
the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge…and be
filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:16-19).
The Orthodox Christian Family
As Orthodox Christians we are blessed with a
beautiful and rich spiritual heritage that offers us tremendous guidance and resources for strengthening
and ministering to the family. We have emphasized
the biblical basis of this heritage from the Old Testament, the life of Christ and the identity of the family
in the early Church. On this foundation has been built
the continuous witness of the character of the family
through the lives of many faithful and Saints. In addition to the holy lives that offer an example of family life
in communion with God, we find numerous sermons
and letters that offer guidance on marriage and raising
children, prayers and exhortations for strengthening the
family in the face of challenges and adversity, and the
power and continuity of our rich heritage of worship
and fellowship within the local parish.
From this heritage and resources of our Orthodox faith, we can see that the Orthodox Christian
family is first and foremost a family that lives in strong
connection with God. As we discussed above, God is
the source and identity of the family. Families that are
connected with God will be what God intends them
to be. Further, the relationship and communion with
God is nurtured when families use the resources that
6 are offered by our faith. When a family reads the Holy
Scriptures and hearts and minds are filled with the truth
of God, when a family learns about the holy lives of
parents and children who became Saints and seeks to
follow their witness, when a family participates fully in
the life of the parish through worship, the sacraments,
and ministry, that family is an Orthodox Christian family. From this relationship with God and with a strong
and holy identity as an Orthodox Christian family, a
family is then able to reveal the true character and nature of the family.
When a family is identified as a genuine Orthodox Christian family, it offers a beautiful and holy witness to the world of the blessed and abundant life in
communion with God. The Orthodox Christian family
knows the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge…
and is filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians
3:16-19). Through worship of Him and service to others, the family offers a visible example of the true identity of the family and what God created the family to be.
All of their endeavors and relationships become opportunities to share the grace of God, to bear spiritual fruit
in their lives and the lives of others, and to reveal the
blessed life and promises that come from the Father.
This identity and witness of the Orthodox
Christian family should be one of our primary concerns
at all levels of our Holy Archdiocese. We have begun
an essential and critical work through the Center for
Family Care. We have enhanced our resources on marriage and family life, but there is so much more to do.
We must prayerfully seek God’s guidance in extending these ministries and initiating others that will reach
more families in need, bring families into our parishes,
and establish and nurture the Church in the home. We
need to gather additional resources and plan additional means to nurture, strengthen, and protect Orthodox
Christian families.
A Dwelling of Christ
Our theme directs our attention to the true identity of the family as created by God and to the nature of
family life when connected to Him. For the Orthodox
Christian family, being connected to God in this way
means that the family is the dwelling of Christ.
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First, we must affirm that in the Risen Lord and
the power of His Resurrection we find true life. This is
life that is free from corruption and death. It is an abundant life that overcomes sin and evil. It is life that is
filled with the grace of God and seeks His will. When
the family is connected to God, Christ is welcomed and
recognized in its midst. Family members live and share
in the life that is given to them by Him. His holiness
and power is known. His love is felt and shared.
Second, the Orthodox Christian family is the
dwelling of Christ through the power and presence
of the Holy Spirit. In preparing His disciples for the
time when He would no longer be physically present
with them, Christ said, “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit,
whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach
you all things, and bring to remembrance all things that
I said to you” (John 14:26). The Holy Spirit dwells
with and within the family connected to God, producing the spiritual fruit of love, joy, peace, longsuffering,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and selfcontrol (Galatians 5:22-23). These are the attributes
that are essential in maintaining strong bonds of love
and faith within the home and the lives of each member
of the family.
Finally, as a dwelling of Christ filled with the
presence and fruit of the Holy Spirit, the home becomes a sacred place, a holy environment, a Church in
the home - kat’oikon ekklesia (Romans 16:5; I Corinthians 16:20). The home becomes a place of worship,
as each member, both individually and together, offer
praise and thanksgiving to God. It is a place of prayer,
as the family seeks the guidance, wisdom, and forgiveness of God in the challenges of family life. It is a place
of teaching and nurture, where our Orthodox Christian
faith is discussed and lived by example. The home and
family that is a dwelling of Christ is also a place of
service. Each member of the family seeks to serve the
needs of the other members, and together, the family
offers diakonia to friends, neighbors, and to any in need
as they are led by the Spirit.
To become and remain a dwelling of Christ, the
family needs the support of the local parish. Certainly,
it is essential that the family participate in the life of the
parish; but it is also critical that the work of the parish
proceeds with a clear awareness of the spiritual needs
and challenges of families. Our priorities and work
Congress Program Guide must be directed toward increasing our support and
resources for the family, so that through faith and the
presence of Christ, families become and remain strong
and vibrant Orthodox Christian families.
A Witness of His Gospel
With the biblical affirmation that every family in
Heaven and on earth is named by God, we have recognized the vital connection of the family to God. When
the family is connected to God, and the lives and home
of the family are filled with the presence of Christ, the
family will offer a true and beautiful witness of the
grace, life, joy, and love that is presented in the Gospel.
As the family experiences the forgiveness and healing
offered by God, others will see His love. As the family
finds assurance in the truth of the Gospel in the midst
of a world of confusion, others will see the strength and
wisdom that comes from above. As the family overcomes challenges and faces hardships with an enduring peace and unquenchable hope, others will see the
power of grace and truth.
This witness of the Gospel by the Orthodox
Christian family is offered through the life of the family, through all that the family does, and through the
lives of each member. It is a witness that is reflected in
the identity and character of the family that is connected to God. First and foremost, it is shown in the love
that family members have for God and for each other-through the commitment to the life and well-being of
each member, through the sacrifices made for the family, and through the effort to keep the life of the family
focused on Christ. The family is also a witness of the
Gospel through faithfulness in worship and prayer. For
the Orthodox Christian family, worship both in the parish and in the home is sacred and essential. It is time
that is cherished and protected. When the family shows
that communion with God is a priority, others will see a
witness of the source of their love and hope.
The family also offers a witness of the Gospel
through service to others. From the love of God experienced through the presence of Christ, each member
offers service through the ministries and special opportunities in their parish, as well as in their daily lives
when needs arise. As the family prays together, the
family serves together. Husbands and wives share the
love of God side by side. Parents show their children
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the life in Christ by example and by teaching them how
to respond to the needs of others. From this foundation
of shared service, each member of the family is prepared to offer the compassion and healing of Christ in
the home, at school, in the workplace, and in every moment and opportunity when the Gospel can be shared.
Our responsibility as leaders in our parishes,
Metropolises and Archdiocese is to provide the support, resources, and coordination so that families can
be what God created them to be. We must affirm the
priority of ministry to the family. We must focus our
efforts on connecting families to God. Certainly, this is
essential for the salvation and well-being of each member, but it is also vital to our work in sharing the Gospel.
As stated above when families are connected to God,
when Christ dwells with the family, the Gospel will be
shared. To fulfill our calling to go and teach the Gospel,
we are called to nurture and guide families to be Orthodox Christian families.
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General Information
Welcome to Philadelphia and the 42nd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress
of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
For your information please note the following:
Registration:
For Clergy-Laity and National Philoptochos, registration will open on Saturday, July 5 at 12:00 pm on
the 5th Floor of the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, PA.
Registration hours for the week are:
Saturday 12:00pm-05:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm-09:00pm
Monday 08:00am-09:00pm
Ticket Sales:
Additional tickets for your spouse, family or friends may be purchased at the Cashier’s Desk located at
the Clergy-Laity Registration Desk. Please purchase your tickets early. The cut-off date/time for each
event is the following:
Congress Social/Cultural Event: Monday, July 7 @ 1:00 pm
Grand Banquet: Tuesday, July 8 @ 12:00 pm
Tickets are required for each of the above, and will be collected by hotel or Clergy-Laity staff. Tickets
for the Grand Banquet must be exchanged for seating by Tuesday, July 8 at 12:00 pm.
IMPORTANT: INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE PROCEDURE YOU MUST FOLLOW TO EXCHANGE YOUR GRAND BANQUET TICKET CAN BE FOUND IN YOUR REGISTRATION PORTFOLIO AND THROUGHOUT THE REGISTRATION AREA. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
Congress Offices:
Clergy-Laity and National Philoptochos offices are located on the 4th Floor as follows:
Clergy-Laity: Room 401/402
National Philoptochos: Room 404
Congress Hospitality Area:
The Hospitality Area is located inside the Exhibit Hall - Franklin B on the 4th Floor. Hours 2:00-4:00 pm
on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Religious Services:
The Divine Liturgy on Sunday, July 6 will be held at the St. George Cathedral in Philadelphia. Transportation from the Ballroom Entrance will begin at 8:30 am.
Monday & Wednesday Divine Liturgy: 07:30am-08:30am
Tuesday Orthros: 07:15am-07:45am
Congress Chapel--Franklin 1
Congress Chapel--Franklin 1
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Congress Exhibit Hall:
The Exhibit Hall for the Clergy-Laity Congress is located on the 4th Floor in Franklin B, up the escalator
from the main lobby. We have over 80 exhibitors from throughout the United States and Greece selling/
showing beautiful religious articles, books, icons and jewelry. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios
will officially open the Exhibit Hall on Sunday, July 6 at 3:30 pm. The Exhibit Hall will close on Wednesday, July 9 at 5:00 pm.
Exhibit Hours are as follows:
Sunday, July 6
03:30pm-09:00pm
Monday, July 7
11:00am-06:00pm
Tuesday, July 8
09:00am-05:00pm
Wednesday, July 9
09:00am-05:00pm
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Participating Organizations
ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL: The Archdiocesan Council is the advisory and consultative body of the Archbishop. It interprets and implements the decisions of the Clergy-Laity Congress and the Regulations of the Archdiocese. The Archdiocesan Council is comprised of clergy and laypersons from throughout the Archdiocese.
Members of the council are delegates to the Clergy-Laity Congress.
Vice President: Mr. Michael Jaharis
NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS: The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is the official philanthropic
organization of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. They have developed a full schedule of meetings
and workshops throughout the week.
National President: Mrs. Aphrodite Skeadas
ARCHDIOCESAN PRESBYTERS COUNCIL: The Archdiocesan Presbyters Council (APC) seeks to support, enhance and promote the clergy on all levels of their diakonia. They have developed a worthwhile program
including workshops and an Archdiocese Benefits Office in Room 406.
President: Rev. Father Nicholas Anctil
SISTERHOOD OF PRESVYTERES: Formally established in 1982, the Sisterhood of Presvyteres consists
of all Presvyteres of the Archdiocese. The purpose of the Sisterhood is to promote the spirit and Christian love
among the Presvyteres by giving them opportunities to get acquainted with one another. They over-see the Child
Care Program and meet daily as scheduled.
President: Presvytera Alice Noplos
RETIRED GREEK ORTHODOX CLERGY OF AMERICA: RCA was established in 1988 with the following
in mind: promote the fellowship of retired priests, encourage the utilization of retired clergy, guide those who are
about to retire and promote the benefits of retired clergy.
President: Rev. Father Joel McEachen
ARCHONS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE: The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the
Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle are laymen of the Archdiocese who have been honored for their outstanding
service to the Church by having a Patriarchal title or “Offikion” bestowed upon them by the Ecumenical Patriarch.
National Commander: Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis
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ORTHODOX CHAPLAINS: The Greek Orthodox Chaplain is a priest who provides the Holy Mysteries to
Orthodox Christians and who additionally provides pastoral ministry to people in all walks of life. Some serve as
military chaplains, at veteran’s hospitals, with local police, prisons and hospitals.
Military Ordinary: His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver
NATIONAL FORUM OF GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH MUSICIANS: The National Forum is the
Archdiocese ministry responsible for liturgical music activities and the development, support and recognition of
church musicians. The forum will meet daily as scheduled and will sponsor a workshop on Tuesday afternoon.
National Chairperson: Mrs. Maria Keritsis
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Official Program of Events
July 5 - 10, 2014
Saturday, July 5
12:00pm-05:00pmCongress RegistrationBallroom Foyer
10:00am-01:30pm
Philoptochos Executive Committee
Room 414
02:30pm-05:00pm
National Philoptochos Board Meeting
GB Salon D
Sunday, July 6
07:45am-01:00pm
ORTHROS AND DIVINE LITURGY ST.GEORGE CATHEDRAL
12:00pm-09:00pmCongress RegistrationBallroom Foyer
02:30pm-04:00pm
Philoptochos Orientation
GB Salon C,D,E
03:30pm-09:00pm
Exhibit Opening/ Hospitality Area Franklin B
05:00pm-09:00pm
Presvyteres (NSP) Board Meeting
Franklin 13
04:00pm-10:30pm
Philoptochos General Assembly GB Salon C,D,E
05:30pm-07:30pm
Church Musicians Reception GB Salon B
06:00pm-07:30pm
Archons Reception GB Salon I & J
Monday, July 7
07:30am-08:30am
Divine Liturgy - Congress Chapel
Franklin 1
07:30am-09:00am
Opening Coffee Hour
Grand Ballroom Foyer
08:00am-09:00pm
Congress Registration
Ballroom Foyer
09:00am-11:30am
OFFICIAL OPENING GB Salon F&G
09:00am-05:00pmClergy Family ChildcareRoom 410
09:00am-05:00pm
Computer Lab
Room 309/310
11:00am-06:00pm
Congress Exhibit Hall
Franklin B
11:30am-01:00pm
HIERARCH SESSIONS:
Metropolitan Iakovos
Franklin 13
Metropolitan SavasFranklin 2
Metropolitan MethodiosGB Salon A
Metropolitan IsaiahGB Salon J
Metropolitan AlexiosGB Salon I
Metropolitan NicholasGB Salon B
Metropolitan Gerasimos
Franklin 3
Metropolitan Evangelos
Franklin 4
01:00pm-05:00pm
Sisterhood of Presvyteres
Franklin 13
01:00pm-05:00pm
Archdiocese Benefits Office
Room 406
01:30pm-07:00pm
Church Musicians
Franklin 2
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Monday, July 7 (cont.)
02:00pm-03:30pm Ministry Workshops Session 1:
Internet Ministries - Bulletin Builder and Strategies for Digital Media
Room 309/310
Outreach & Evangelism - Orthodox Natural Church Development
Room 414/415
Family/Marriage-Interfaith Marriage - Synergy: Clergy Family & Parish Family Franklin 3
Family/Marriage- Interfaith Marriage - Reaching the Distantly Connected
Franklin 4
Youth/Young Adults - Youth and Young Adult Ministries: Basic Training
Room 411/412
Religious Education - Keeping Parents Involved with Their Child’s Religious Education GB Salon I
Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical & Interfaith Relations –
Organ Donation & Brain Death
GB Salon B
Communications - Extending Our Faith & Our Church into our Communities Room 413
Parish Development - What Wonderous Gifts God Has Given to Us
GB Salon J
Stewardship - Parish Leadership Training:
An Inspiring Interactive Program for Your Parish Part 1
GB Salon A
02:00pm-05:00pm
02:00pm-06:00pm
02:00pm-04:00pm
03:30pm-06:00pm
06:30pm-10:00pm
Tuesday, July 8
Philoptochos General Assembly
GB Salon C,D,E
RCA Board of Trustees
Conference Suite 1
Congress Hospitality
Franklin B
Finance Committee
GB Salon F&G
CONGRESS SOCIAL/CULTURAL EVENT
Buses Start Departing @ 6:15pm
Water Works Restaurant
07:15am-07:45am
Orthros - Congress Chapel
Franklin 1
07:30am-09:00am
Philoptochos: Metropolis of Chicago Breakfast Franklin 4
07:30am-09:00am
Philoptochos: Metropolis of NJ Breakfast
Room 414/415
08:00am-09:30am
Clergy Breakfast with Hierarchs
Salon H,I,J
09:00am-12:00pm
Banquet Exchange/Ticket Sales
Ballroom Foyer
09:00am-10:30pm
Philoptochos General Assembly
GB Salons C,D,E
09:00am-05:00pm
Archdiocese Benefits Office
Room 406
09:00am-05:00pmClergy Family ChildcareRoom 410
09:00am-03:00pm
Sisterhood of Presvyteres
Franklin 13
09:00am-05:00pm
Congress Exhibit Hall
Franklin B
09:00am-06:00pmChurch Musicians Franklin 2
09:00am-05:00pm
Computer Lab
Room 309/310
09:30am-11:30pm
Forum 1 - Stress & Resilience in the Family
(All Delegates)
GB Salons F&G
10:00am-11:30am
Chaplains Meeting
Room 301
10:00am-11:30am
RCA Bi-Annual General Meeting
Franklin 4
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Tuesday, July 8 (cont.)
01:30pm-03:30pm
Forum 2 – Faith & Family: Building Generations of Faith
(All Delegates)
02:00pm-04:00pm
Congress Hospitality Area
02:00pm-04:00pm
Seminar on Clergy Retirement Planning
02:00pm-04:00pm
Church Musicians Workshop
Incorporating Hymnology into the Church School Curriculum
03:30pm-05:30pm
Administration Committee
GB Salons F&G
Franklin B
Franklin 4
Franklin 3
GB Salons F&G
03:30pm-06:30pm
Clergy/Presvyteres Workshops
Internet Safety - Theo Nicolakis
Room 301
Making Sense Out of Cents - Fr Michael Kontogiorgis
Room 302
Stress and Resiliency in the Clergy Couple - George Stavros Room 303
Eating Healthy in a Busy World - Presvytera Gigi Sourtizidis Room 304
Raising PK’s - It’s Everyone’s Business - Georgette Constantinou and Fr. Jerry & Presvytera Helene Hall Room 305
Investing Wisely - NYLM
Room 306
04:00pm-05:30pm
Ministry Workshops Session 2
Internet Ministries: Bulletin Builder and Strategies for Digital Media
Rooms 309/310
Outreach & Evangelism - Parish Outreach & Evangelism: What’s Working?
Room 414/415
Family/Marriage-Interfaith Marriage Preparing Couples for Marriage in the Orthodox Church Room 413
Family/Marriage-Interfaith Marriage - Helping Couples Enrich their Marriage
with a Focus on Gratitude, Humility and Eternal Life
Room 412
Youth and Young Adults - Youth and Young Adult Ministries: Basic Training Room 307
Religious Education - The Perfect Program Year
Room 411
Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical & Interfaith Relations - Christians in the Middle East Room 408/409
Communications - Going Beyond our Church Walls
Room 308
Parish Development Raising Funds for Major Projects as a Component of Parish Life
Room 410
Stewardship - Parish Leadership Training:
An Inspiring Interactive Program for Your Parish Part II
GB Salon A
05:00pm-06:30pm
HCHC Reception
GB Salon H
05:00pm-07:00pm
Philoptochos Reception
Liberty Ballroom
06:00pm-10:30pm
Clergy/Presvyteres Family Night
St. George Cathedral
06:30pm-07:30pm
Presentation: “Let Love Abound!”
GB Salon H
The Philanthropic Work of the Center Panagia Philanthropini
07:00pm-10:00pm
Philoptochos Forum 1
GB Salon C,D,E
Philoptochos Forum 2GB Salon B
FREE EVENING FOR CONGRESS PARTICIPANTS
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Wednesday, July 9
07:30am-08:30am
Divine Liturgy - Congress Chapel
Franklin 1
07:30am-09:30am
PHILOPTOCHOS BREAKFAST
GB Salons H,I,J
09:00am-04:00pm PLENARY SESSION
GB Salons A,B,F,G,L,K
09:00am-05:00pm
Sisterhood of Presvyteres
Franklin 13
09:00am-05:30pm
Church Musicians
Franklin 2
09:00am-05:00pmClergy Family ChildcareRoom 410
09:00am-05:00pm
Congress Exhibit Hall
Franklin B
09:00am-05:00pm
Archdiocese Benefits Office Room 406
09:00am-04:00pm
Philoptochos General Assembly
GB Salon C,D,E
02:00pm-04:00pm
Congress Hospitality
Franklin B
02:00pm-04:00pm
Sisterhood of Presvyteres Movie Presentation Franklin 3-4
07:00pm-11:00pm
Grand Banquet General Reception
GB Pre-Function
GRAND BANQUETGrand Ballroom
Thursday, July 10
07:30am-08:30pm
08:00am-12:00pm
08:00am-12:00pm
09:00am-12:00pm
09:00am-11:00am
APC Board Meeting
Clergy-Laity Office
National Philoptochos Office
Church Musicians Meeting
Sisterhood of Presvyteres Board Meeting
Program subject to minor adjustments and changes
Room 412
Room 401/402
Room 404
Salon A
Room 411
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Schedule of Workshop Sessions and Forums
Monday, July 7
11:30am-01:00pm
HIERARCH SESSIONS:
Metropolitan Iakovos
Franklin 13
Metropolitan SavasFranklin 2
Metropolitan MethodiosGB Salon A
Metropolitan IsaiahGB Salon J
Metropolitan AlexiosGB Salon I
Metropolitan NicholasGB Salon B
Metropolitan Gerasimos
Franklin 3
Metropolitan Evangelos
Franklin 4
02:00pm-03:30pm
MINISTRY WORKSHOPS SESSION 1:
Internet Ministries: Bulletin Builder and Strategies for Digital Media
Rooms 309/310
Come learn about new parish-oriented products and services from Internet Ministries! First, Bulletin Builder revolutionizes the way you minister with your Sunday bulletin. With no technical expertise required you can easily
create a professional-looking bulletin in just minutes! Following the product’s tremendous success in 2004, Internet
Ministries has designed and developed a major update that was launched in January of this year. In addition, the
Department of Internet Ministries will guide you through a number of free solutions that it offers as well as give
you a survey of the many social media sites and online guide sites that are available to enhance your parish’s digital
presence through the web and email.
Outreach & Evangelism - Orthodox Natural Church Development
Rooms 414/415
Fr. Jonathan Ivanoff, Director of Orthodox NCD will present an overview of a program being successfully implemented in parishes throughout the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. This comprehensive tool came to
our attention several years ago when the Director was invited to participate in “making Orthodox” a process
called Natural Church Development (NCD). This program, in use for over 20 years and in over 70,000 parishes
worldwide, is designed to assist parishes to objectively evaluate, assess and measure church health by focusing
on eight quality characteristics. The most attractive aspects of the ONCD program are that it is: 1. Scripturally
based; 2. Patristically supported; 3. Measureable and quantifiable; and, 4. Engages church members in the process. This program has become the official program for parish growth in the Denver Metropolis, and is being
rolled out this year in each district of the Boston Metropolis.
Family/Marriage-Interfaith Marriage - Synergy: Clergy Family & Parish Family
Franklin 3
In this workshop, clergy and laity together will explore the unique relationship of the clergy family within
the parish family in order to foster greater mutual awareness, understanding and cooperation. The workshop
will be interactive, utilizing theological truth, spiritual insights, empirical research, experiential anecdotes, and
group discussion. Presenters: Fr. Harry Pappas and Presvytera Kerry Pappas.
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Family/Marriage- Interfaith Marriage - Reaching the Distantly Connected
Franklin 4
Anecdotal information suggests that many churches are reporting a drop in attendance and commitment among
members of Generations X and Y. Archdiocesan statistics also suggest that fewer intermarried couples are opting
to marry in the Greek Orthodox Church. This workshop will address these trends and pastoral challenges. In
particular, the first part of the workshop will describe some frightening trends that should concern all clergy and
lay leaders. The second part of the workshop will provide helpful strategies, together with a proposed protocol
to help communities reach out to the distantly connected. Presenter: Fr. Charles Joanides
Youth/Young Adults - Youth and Young Adult Ministries: Basic Training Rooms 411/412
Our youth and young adults evolve quickly and we should adapt our approach accordingly. In this session, we
will review the needs of our young people, explore ways we can better fulfill their needs, and discuss strategies
to minister more effectively to them going forward.
Religious Education - Keeping Parents Involved with Their Child’s Religious Education GB Salon I
Will explore strategies that Sunday Church school and other religious education programs use to establish and
maintain connections with parents and show them the benefits that religious education programs have for children and youth. Led by Dr. Anton Vrame and Presv. Aimee Ehrs.
Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical & Interfaith Relations – Organ Donation & Brain Death
GB Salon B
This workshop/forum will feature two expert bioethicists -- Gayle Woloschak and Father Nathanael Symeonides
-- as well as a family who has donated or received organs. The main goal is to educate people about organ donation and about brain death. The workshop will give them the opportunity to be better informed about end-of-life
choices, including life-support, DNR (Do-not-Resuscitate Order), organ donation and procurement.
Communications - Extending Our Faith & Our Church into our Communities
Room 413
His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos - His Grace will offer his expertise on addressing issues in the media
relevant to our faith and our Church, offering specific examples of what has been successful.
Parish Development - What Wonderous Gifts God Has Given to Us
GB Salon J
We each have received such incredible gifts from God! This workshop will cover the spiritual gifts each of us has
received through examples of beautiful icons from the 12 Major Feasts of the Lord. Jerry Minetos, CFRM, CPA,
from the Archdiocesan Office of Parish Development will also cover why people do give to charitable organizations, and importantly, why each of us should give back according to our Faith.
Stewardship - Parish Leadership Training: An Inspiring Interactive Program for Your Parish Part 1 GB Salon A
A process as rewarding as the outcome, bringing parishioners together for thoughtful discussions of critical issues in parish leadership. Participants leave fulfilled, enlightened and energized, with the tools, information and
ideas to to create a welcoming stewardship parish, dedicated to a life in Christ, where spiritual needs are met.
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Tuesday, July 8
09:30am-11:30pm
Forum 1 - Stress & Resilience in the Family
GB Salons F&G
This forum will allow participants to hear from a panel of clergy, professionals, and family members about stress
and its effects on our families. Topics to be explored are the types of stress, issues surrounding shame and how it
prevents healing, and how parishes can help family members in need and to connect with help outside the parish when appropriate. This forum will involve short presentations, small-group discussion, as well as a wholegroup panel discussion. Forum Panelists: Georgette Constantinou, Fr. Jerry Hall, Trent Orfanos, George Stavros
01:30pm-03:30pm
Forum 2 – Faith & Family: Building Generations of Faith
GBSalons F&G
This forum will allow participants to hear from a panel of clergy, professionals, and family members about building faith in our families. Topics to be explored are how faith is passed on in families, practices that support faith
formation across generations, and what parishes and the faithful can do in their communities and homes. This
forum will involve short presentations, small-group discussion as well as whole-group panel discussion. Forum
Panelists: Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, Fr. Lou Christopulos, Andrew Walsh, Cindy Karos, Tony
Vrame
02:00pm-04:00pm
Seminar on Clergy Retirement Planning
Franklin 4
02:00pm-04:00pm Church Musicians Workshop
Franklin 3
Incorporating Hymnology into the Church School Curriculum
03:30pm-06:30pm
CLERGY/PRESVYTERES WORKSHOPS
Internet Safety - Theo NicolakisRoom 301
Making Sense Out of Cents - Fr Michael Kontogiorgis
Room 302
Stress and Resiliency in the Clergy Couple - George Stavros Room 303
Eating Healthy in a Busy World - Presvytera Gigi Sourtizidis Room 304
Raising PK’s - It’s Everyone’s Business - Georgette Constantinou and Fr. Jerry & Presvytera Helene Hall Room 305
Investing Wisely - New York Life Investment Management
Room 306
04:00pm-05:30pm
MINISTRY WORKSHOPS SESSION 2
Internet Ministries: Bulletin Builder and Strategies for Digital Media
Rooms 309/310
Come learn about new parish-oriented products and services from Internet Ministries! First, Bulletin Builder
revolutionizes the way you minister with your Sunday bulletin. With no technical expertise required you can
easily create a professional-looking bulletin in just minutes! Following the product’s tremendous success in 2004,
Internet Ministries has designed and developed a major update that was launched in January of this year. In addition, the Department of Internet Ministries will guide you through a number of free solutions that it offers as
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well as give you a survey of the many social media sites and online guide sites that are available to enhance your
parish’s digital presence through the web and email.
Outreach & Evangelism - Parish Outreach & Evangelism: What’s Working?
Rooms 414/415
Fr. Luke Veronis will examine programs, issues, problems and opportunities related to outreach and parish ministry in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. He will offer a review of current literature and developments on the
topic as well as practical ideas and tools for parishes seeking new vision for ministry.
Family/Marriage-Interfaith Marriage - Preparing Couples for Marriage in the Orthodox Church Room 413
Choosing to marry is one of the biggest decisions people make in their lives, yet most couples spend more time
planning for the wedding than preparing for the marriage. This session will introduce participants to the new
Archdiocesan marriage preparation program, The Journey of Marriage, designed to connect couples to their
priest and parish as they begin their own journey of marriage. The Journey of Marriage program is the only marriage preparation program that combines the Orthodox understanding of marriage with contemporary marriage
preparation research to prepare couples. We will discuss how to use this program as a stand alone program, or in
conduction with other preparation resources, such as PREPARE, for individual couples, as well as large groups.
Presenter: Philip Mamalakis
Family/Marriage-Interfaith Marriage Helping Couples Enrich their Marriage with a Focus on Gratitude, Humility and Eternal Life Room 412
This workshop will introduce participants to the work of the Family Ministry Collaborative and its plans for the
future. Specifically, it will focus on the soon to be released Celebration of Marriage Module, the need for marriage enrichment in the parish, and resources to support this ministry. Inspiration on how to support marriage
in your parish with a focus on gratitude, humility and eternal life will be presented. This workshop will explore
how you can challenge couples in your parish to practice effective connection and communication in their relationship. Presenters: Fr. Timothy Pavlatos and Paula Marchman
Youth/Young Adults - Youth and Young Adult Ministries: Basic Training Room 307
Our youth and young adults evolve quickly and we should adapt our approach accordingly. In this session, we
will review the needs of our young people, explore ways we can better fulfill their needs, and discuss strategies
to minister more effectively to them going forward.
Religious Education - The Perfect Program Year Room 411
Will demonstrate how to incorporate various resources and programs for religious education in a parish, thus
creating the “ideal” program year for a parish. Will show how one parish has organized an entire year of Adult
Religious Education and Sunday Church school to create a learning community for all ages. Led by Presv. Aimee
Ehrs and Mr. Gerry Clonaris.
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Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical & Interfaith Relations - Christians in the Middle East Room 408/409
This forum will feature members of the US Commission of International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). The
purpose of this forum is to educate our people on the current crisis in the Middle East and to teach them how
personally and on a parish level to become advocates in our society on behalf of Christians and other persecuted
religious groups in the Middle East and beyond. This is also a forum that will serve as a follow-up to the Apostolic Pilgrimage, which will focus on the Christians in the Middle East.
Communications - Going Beyond our Church Walls
Room 308
Nicholas J. Furris, Emmy award-winning Senior Producer for Greek Orthodox Telecommunications and an active member of his parish, will speak about the successful media and communications work of his parish including social media, radio and television.
Parish Development - Raising Funds for Major Projects as a Component of Parish Life
Room 410
Fundraising for a major project in the life of your parish – buying, building, or expanding parish facilities; enhancing current buildings and/or ministries; or paying down debt toward a mortgage-free future – is a recurring challenge in parish life. Jerry Minetos, CFRM, CPA, from the Archdiocesan Office of Parish Development,
will discuss how planning studies offered through the Archdiocese can maximize your campaign’s spiritual and
financial effectiveness. Whether your parish is in the midst of a major development project, or you plan to wait
several years before you begin, this workshop is designed to provide practical help that will benefit your parish.
Stewardship - Parish Leadership Training: An Inspiring Interactive Program for Your Parish Part II GB Salon A
A process as rewarding as the outcome, bringing parishioners together for thoughtful discussions of critical issues in parish leadership. Participants leave fulfilled, enlightened and energized, with the tools, information and
ideas to to create a welcoming stewardship parish, dedicated to a life in Christ, where spiritual needs are met.
06:30pm-07:30pm
“Let Love Abound!”
The Philanthropic work of the Center of Panagia Philanthropini
GB Salon H
A presentation regarding the development and services of the monastery medical center of the Convent of Ormylia; its outreach to various vulnerable populations in Northern Greece and internationally.
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Exhibitors
AGES INITIATIVES,INC:
5108 kuykendallBOOTH: 204
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 719-3074
Email: info@agesinitiatives.org
Attn: Fr. Seraphim (Alex) Dedes
Distributing promotional literature
MILTIADIS V. AFENTOULIS:
3440 Corlear AvenueBOOTH: 202Icons
Bronx, NY 10463
(201) 668-6493
Email: mafentoulis@gmail.com
ALEXANDER PRESS-PUBLISHERS & DISTRIBUTORS:
2875 Douglas Ave.Books, Icons, CD’s Cassettes, DVD’s
Montreal Que. H3R-807 Canada
BOOTHS: 94-97
and items from Mt. Athos
514-738-4018514-738-4718/Fax
Email: johnh@megaweb.ca
Attn: Dr. John Hadjinicolaou,President
ALPHA OMEGA CHURCH SUPPLIES:
5436 48TH StreetChurch Supplies, vestments,furniture,
Queens, NY 11378
BOOTHS 412-415
Liturgical and Religious Gifts
800-721-0260
Email: sales@alphaomegachurchsupplies.com
Attn: Dimitrios Karakoutas, Owner
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY:
1865 Broadway
New York, NY 10073
BOOTH: 419
212-408-1233
Email: ngarbidakis@american.org
AMERICAN CHURCH SUPPLY:
41 W 699 Foxtail Circle
BOOTH: 314
St. Charles, IL 60175
Email: americanchurchsupply@hotmail.com
Attn: Steve & Beth Zanis, Owners
ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES:
Post Office Box 748
Chisterton, IN 46304
BOOTHS: 112-114-116
Email: jmaddex@ancientfaith.com
(800) 967-7377 FAX:866-599-5208
Manufacture vestments and altar boy
robes - also handle some metal crafts
Jewelry, CD,s Live and recorded broadcasting for Ancient Faith Radio
Congress Program Guide APOSTOLIKI DIAKONIA OF THE ORTHODOX
CHURCH OF GREECE:
1 Lassiou StreetBOOTH: 309
Athens 11521 Greece
+30-210-7272330 FAX: +30 210-727-2310
Email: optic@apostoliki-diakonia.gr
Attn: Rev. Konstantinos Papathanasiou
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Books, CD’s, DVD’s
ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO:
2 Westchester Park Drive
Gallagher—The Insurance Broker of the
White Places, NY 10604-
BOOTH: 411
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
914- 697-6033 Fax: 914-323-4533
We plan, design & administer a full array
Email: Kevin_Barry@ajg.comof customized, cost effective property/
Contact: Kevin Barry
casualty and employee benefits risk management
BUYGREEKART.COM:
Post Office Box 1979
Original Greek Souvenir items, toys,
King, NC 27021
`
BOOTHS: 207-209
clothing—olive oil, soap, CD’s novelties
(336) 793-0009paintings, jewelry, religious items and
Email: sales@buygreekart.com
everything else for your festival needs
Attn: George Kontos
BYZANTINE ART STUDIO
BY IOANNIS FRAZIS:
7922 6TH AvenueBOOTH: 313
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Attn: Ioannis Frazis BYZANTINE ART WORKS, LLC:
26 Farwell Street
BOOTH: 115-117
Iconography-portable or fixed; mosaics,
Newtonville, MA 02460wood and stone fabrications, church
(617) 818-4110restoration, stained glass-photographic
Email: George@georgespicturers.com
and design services
BYZANTINE GIFTS BY THEODORA:
THEODORA ENTERPRISES
Post Office Box 356
BOOTH: 407
Byzantine Gifts, Exclusive Icons.
Middletown, MD 21769Censors, Oil, Burning Lamps, Tapestry
(301) 305-4322 FAX: (206) 292-1349
Icons, Prosforo Seals and Prayer Ropes
Email: theodoraenterprises@gmail.com
Attn: Theodora Kontos Chahalis
BYZANTINE MOSAIC, INTERNATIONAL: 910 N. Lake Shore Drive #2420
BOOTH: 200
Chicago, IL 60611
312-337-1716 312-642-4249/Fax
Attn: Sirio Tonelli
Email: siriotonelli@msn.com Byzantine Mosaic International special
izes in Church Interiors for Greek
Orthodox Churches nationwide
24 DIMITRIOS CHATZIVASILEIOU:
45 Ermou Street
10563 Athens, Greece
+30 2103225055 FAX: +30 2103249750
Email: info@clericals.gr
Attn: Michael Chatzivasileiou
BOOTH: 304
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Producer of ecclesiastical materials,
covers for Holy Altar, vestments Rassa,
Embroideries, Liturgical vestments
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE: Post Office Box 968
BOOTH: 100
Elkhart, IN 46515
(800) 297-1516 FAX (574) 206-7880
Email: mhackworth@cwsglocal.org
Attn: Matthew Hackworth
CJK DESIGN COLLABORATIVE GROUP:
777 Grand Ave., Ste: 201
BOOTH: 403
Architectural Displays—Sample MedalSan Francisco, CA 94907lions, Artifacts and Seating;
415-726-3047 FAX: 415-495-4533“Audio-Visual Display”
Email: cjkamages@cjkdesign.com
Attn: Christ J. Kamages AIA
www.cjkdesign.com
CLOUD TOURS, INC:
31-09 Newtown Avenuue
Long Island City, NY 11102
718-721-3808 FAX: 718-795-4356
Email: cally@cloudtours.com
ATTN: Cally Papas, President
BOOTH: 409
CROWN CHURCH SUPPLIES: 5 AG.Filotheis StreetBOOTH: 302
Tabernacles,Chalices, Crosses, Gospels
Athens, 10556 Greece
and all Articles of the Orthodox Church.
011-302-103225676 011-302-103225276/Fax
Manufacturer and Exporter of the comEmail: crown@vivodinet.gr plete range of Church Supplies
Attn: Nicholaos S. Costopoulos
EUROPEAN WOODCRAFT CO:
631 Kimball AvenueBOOTH: 104
Business Cards and Company Brochures
Yonkers, NY 10704
914-968-3548 FAX: 914-968-3548
Email:europeanwoodcraftco@gmail.com
ATTN: George Demetrakopoulos, President
GALLERY BYZANTIUM, INC:
16 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Ipswich, MA 01938
978-356-0259 1-800-798-6173
Email: gallerybyzantium@comcast.net
Attn: Seraphima McLean
BOOTH: 213
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GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE MINISTRIES
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Anton C. Vrame, PhD., Director
50 Goddard Avenue Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 850-1218
religioused@goarch.org BOOTH: 514
INTERNET MINISTRIES: Jamil Samara, Director
50 Goddard Avenue Brookline, MA 02445
(646) 519-6690
theo@goarch.orgBOOTH: 502
GOTELECOM: Marissa P. Costidis, Managing Director
8-10 East 79th Street New York, NY 10075
(212) 570-3588
gotel@goarch.org BOOTH: 506
ST. BASIL ACADEMY: Rev. Fr. Constantine Sitaras, Director
79 St. Basil Road
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3500
frcostas@goarch.org BOOTH: 417
ORTHODOX OBSERVER: Jim Golding, Editor
8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075
(212) 570-3555
observer@goarch.org BOOTH: 506
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES: Rev. Fr. Jason Roll, Director
631 West End Avenue New York, NY 10024
(646) 519-6780
Y2AM@goarch.org BOOTH: 504
MARRIAGE & FAMILY: Rev. Fr. Consantine Sitaras, Director
79 S. Basil Road Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-8175
familycare@goarch.org BOOTH: 508
OFFICE OF EDUCATION: Maria Makedon, Direct Archdiocesan District Director
8 East 79th Street New York, NY10075
(212) 570-3553 mm@goarch.org BOOTH: 516
PARISH DEVELOPMENT: Jerry Minetos, Development Officer
3 S. Prospect Ave., Suite 11, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847)479- 5275
jminetos@goarch.org BOOTH: 520
STEWARDSHIP OUTREACH AND EVANGELISM: Rev. Fr. James Kordaris, Director
83 St. Basil Road, Garrison, NY 10524
(646)-519-6160
outreach@goarch.org BOOTH: 518
ORTHODOX MARKETPLACE: Jacob Gorny
8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075
(646) 519-6690
jgorny@goarch.org
BOOTH: 500
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11720 Auth Lane Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-593-0652 FAX: 301Email: info@Greek 123.com
Attn: Steve Papaloizos
BOOTH: 108
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Educational Materials to Learn Greek
GREEK ORTHODOX METROPOLIS OF NEW JERSEY:
215 East Grove Street
General Information on the Metropolis
Westfield, NJ 07090
BOOTH: 303programs—Metropolis Camp
908-301-0600 FAX: 908- 301-1397
Email: metropolis@nj.goarch.org
HELLENIC COLLEGE & HOLY CROSS:
50 Goddard AvenueHellenic College and Holy Cross Greek
Brookline, MA 02445
BOOTHS: 406-408-410
General Information, Admissions, Holy
617-850-1275 617-850-1475(F)
Cross Book Store, Alumni Association
Email: lducas@hchc.edu
Attn: Linda Ducas
HOLOVIAK’S CHURCH SUPPLY, INC:
2211 West Front Street
BOOTH: 107
Liturgical and Religious Gift Items
Berwick, PA 18603-4105
(570) 759-1581 FAX: 570-759-2297
Email: quality@holoviak.com
Attn: Peter Holoviak, President
HOLY ASCENSION ROMANIAN ORTHODOX MONASTERY:
15143 Sheridan Road
Clinton, MI 49236
BOOTH: 113Orthodox Garments
Phone: 004 0744-202 105
Email: office@vesminte.ro
Attn: Emanuel Jaganar
HOLY TRINITY PUBLICATIONS:
Holy Trinity MonasteryBOOTH: 203
Publishers of books in the Orthodox
P.O. Box 36—1407 Robinson Rd.
Christian Tradition. Will exhibit their
Jordanville, NY 13361newest and most popular titles
(315) 858-3817 FAX (315) 852-3817
marketing@holytrinitypublications.com
Attn: Nicholas Chapman, Managing Director
HOMERIC IMPORTS/DIVRY PUBLISHING:
289 New Main Street Icons, Censers, incense, Books, jewelry,
Yonkers, NY 10701
BOOTH: 106
statues, vases, greeting cards,worry
914-968-7551 FAX: 914-968-7552
beads, condilia, assorted favors, wedEmail: nkalyvas@homeric-imports.coding crowns, sundries
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ICONS----ART: DIMITRIOS MOURLAS
4 Parnithos Str.BOOTH: 101Byzantine Iconography
Metamorphosis Attica Greece 14452
011-302-1025-2304
Email: mourlasdimitrios@yahoo.gr
Attn: Dimitrios Mourlas, Iconographer
IMAGE AND LIKENESS ICONOGRAPHY:
1169 Old Farm Road
Hand painted Icons, Byzantine Style on
Watkinsville, GA 30677
BOOTH: 217
canvas and wood panels, Ecclesiastical
(706) 310-1306 fax: 866-646-8396
Furniture such as “proskeinitarion”,
Attn: Rev. Anthony Salzmanprinted & digital promotional informaEmail: info@imageandlikeness.comtion
INTERDISCIPLINARY CENTER FOR HELLENIC STUDIES
THE RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY:
101 VERA King Farris Drive
ICHS, promotes the study and teaching
Galloway, NJ 08205
BOOTH: 110
of Hellenism through the many fields
609-626-6093 FAX: 609-652-4550
that define ancient, medieval and modEmail: apapadimitriou@stockton.eduern Greek Civilazation.
Attn: Prof. Tom Pappademetriou, Executive Director ICHS
INSPIRED ARTISANS, LTD: We design, fabricate and install iconog505 N. 22nd Stret
BOOTH: 215
raphy in Venetian glass mosaic, oil paint
Milwaukee,WI 53233
with gold leaf, stained or etched glass.
414-672-9478 FAX: 414-672-9479
In marble, bronze and wood: Iconostasis
Attn: Gino Tassara Altars, Pulpits, Bishops Chairs-Tabernacles
Email:Gianfranco@inspiredart.com
INSURANCE SYSTEMS GROUP, INC:
4500 Rockside Road, Suite 400
BOOTH: 5
Property and Casualty Insurance for
Cleveland, OH 44131Orthodox Churches. We specialize in
(216) 236-7760Underwriting only Orthodox Christian
Email: mherzak@inssys.comChurches
Attn: Michael G. Herzak
www.orthodox insurance.com
KAPPAS PANAGIOTIS:
19 Laniti StreetBOOTH: 214-216
Ecclesiastical embroideries,embroidered
Athens 11363 GreeceVestments, Holy Altar Embroidered,
+30-2108615324 FAX: +30-2108615324
Covers, Crosses and Church Ribbons
Email: info@kappas.gr
Attn: Kappas Panagiotis
MELLINI ART GLASS & MOSAICS:
Via A. Locatelli,165BOOTH: 405
Designers and Fabricators of Byzantine
50134Style mosaics and stained glass windows
917-880-6641 FAX 212-974-8808
Email: info@mmellini.com
Attn: Francesca Lofaro
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MIKELIS-MARBLES, SA:
191 Athinon Avenue
BOOTH: 308
Marble Artefacts, wood carving patterns
Haidari Athens 12461 Greecefor Churches-Buildings-Spiritial Cen+30-210-58 15 242 FAX: +30 219-53 20 185 ters.. Also smallsamples of bottles with
Email: info@mikelismarbles.gr “NANA” (wine for Holy Communion
Attn: Ilias Mikelis
MINISTRIES OF THE NAT’L ASSEMBLY OF
ORTHODOX BISHOPS: Information and Promotional Material
220 Mason Manatee Way
BOOTH:310-312
for agencies of the National Assembly
St. Augustine, FL 32086of Orthodox Bishops including OCMC,
904-839-5132 FAX: 904-829-1635 IOCC and OCF
Email: Kenny@ocmc.org
Attn: Kenneth D. Kidd, Annual Gifts Officer
MOUNT THABOR, LLC:
106 Hilltop Road
BOOTH: 105
Quality books in Orthodox TheologyDalton, PA 18414
including the homilies of St. Gregory
Attn: Dr. Christopher Veniamin
Palamas and other Mount Thabor Publi510-319-1347 FAX: 510-319-1348
cations, CD’s, a Children’sLiturgy &
Email: info@ mountthabor.com
Books by Met. Hierotheos Vlachos
NAOS- ANAGNOSTOU:
27 Apolonos StreetBOOTH: 315
Holy Gospels, Chalices, Censers,
Athens 10556 GreeceSanctuary-Lamps, Chalice Covers, Rib011-302 10 322-2306- FAX: 011-30210-324-6609
bons, Banners, Rasa, Vestments
Attn: Petro Anagnostou
Email: naos@naos.gr.
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK (OCN):
Post Office Box 4690
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33338
BOOTH: 402-404
954-522-5567
Attn: Rev. Christopher Metropoulos
ORTHODOX CHURCH SUPPLIES OF AMERICA:
35 Orchard St.Icon Lamps, Wood Icon Stands, Pectoral
JamaicaPlains, MA 02130-2721
BOOTH: 211
Crosses, Icons, Bishops Thrones and
(617) 524-4724 FAX: 617-524-7142Censers
Attn: John Rigas
Email: chsupplies@aol.com
ORTHODOX SOFTWARE INITIATIVE:
BOOTH: 317
ORTHODOX TEACHER:
1710 Grand Central Drive
BOOTH: 119
Hands on Religious Education CurricuTarpon Springs, FL 34689
lum for pre-school and Elementary Stu508-367-7252dents-TeacherTraining Programs
Email: PHMTEC@OUTLOOK.COM
Attn: Catherine Varkas
Congress Program Guide ORTHODOX WEB SOLUTIONS:
10315 Carey Road
Berlin, MD 21811
888-697-0030
Email: Frjohn@orthodoxws.com
Attn: Fr. John Periclls
BOOTH: 1
29
LCD Screens, laptops,speakers
PAPPAS, CONSTANTINE GEORGE AIA;
ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING:
1025 South WashingtonBOOTH: 307
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 629-8998 FAX: 248-298-3192
Email: cgpappas@cgp-architecture.com
epcaruso@cgp-architecture.com
Attn: Constantine George Pappas, AIA
Architecture, Master Planning and Interior Design. We specialize in renovation
and new construction projects.
POTAMITIS PUBLISHERS—ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN BOOKS:
Sofokleous 2, Cyprus Square
Agios Demetrios 17343 Athens Greece
BOOTH; 109-111
410-734-2771 FAX: 30210 9750950
Email: dionysios@potamitis.info
Attn: Dionysios Potamitis,CEO PROJECT MEXICO OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH:
Post Office Box 120028
Chula Vista, CA 91912-3128
BOOTH: 118
619-426-4610 FAX : 619-426-4619
Attn: Fr. Nicholas Andruchow
Email: Soula@projectmexico.org
RIZA ORTHODOX VESTMENTS:
14 Renwick Street
Alexandria NSW 2015 Australia
+61 295173847
Email: riza@soc.0rg.au
Attn: Father Rade Radan
BOOTH: 206-08-210
Organizational Brochures & Information
Promoting our Orphanage & Home
Building program
Vestments and Various Church Emroder
Embroderies
KOSTAS D. SKORDELIS* ICONOGRAPHER:
7001 Ridge Blvd., Apt. 3AIcons—Byzantine Iconography
Brooklyn, NY 11209
BOOTH: 212
718-645-3777 FAX: 645-0555
Email: kostasskordelis@yahoo.com
Attn: Kostas D. Skordelis
SIGALA, MARIA & NIKOLAOS SPANOPOULOS-BYZARTICON:
45 Ell Axiomatkon
Athens Greece 16233
BOOTH: 311
+30 210 7657456 FAX: 210 7853469
Email; master@byzartticon.GR
Attn: Maria Sigala, Iconographer
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STOIS STUDIOS, LLC:
516 Belfrey Court
BOOTH: 316
Aglia Festival Solutions is a point-ofAvon Lake, OH 44012
sale system that has been developed
(216) 496-1145 specifically for needs of food festival
Email: Sales@agliafs.comfundraisers. The service is a complete
Attn: Alex Augoustidishardware and software solution forv
managing your festival with ease and
increased accountability.
SAINT KATHERINE COLLEGE:
697 Encinitas Blvd #201
BOOTH: 401
General Information on Saint Katherine
Encinitas CA 92020Colllege
760-945-1107 FAX: 760-943-1210
Email: mkaravokiris@stkath.org
ST. PHOTIOS GREEK ORTHODOX NATIONAL SHRINE: BOOTH: 103
41 St. George Street
St. Augustine, FL 32085
904-829-8205904-829-8707/FAX
Email: info@stphotios.com
Attn: Polly Hillier
ST. VLADIMIR’S SEMINARY PRESS:
575 Scarsdale Road
Yonkers, NY 10707
914-961-8313# 345 FAX: 914-961-5456
Email: ghatrak@svots.edu
Deacon Gregory Hatrak
Will display photos & items from St.
Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine
Video Showing
BOOTH: 102Orthodox Books
THEMISTOKLIS PETROU:
16 Distomou Street
BOOTH: 205
Church Murals and Icons of Byzantine
Athens 10444 GreeceArt
30-210-7519542 FAX: 30-2106133276
Email: themispetrou@yahoo.gr
Attn: Athanassios Dimakis
W&BAUM: 89 Bannard Street
BOOTH: 8
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 866-1881 FAX: (732) 866-8978
Email: heshy@webaum.com
Designers and manufacturers of Donor Walls,
Trees of Life, Memorial Walls, Plaques, Individual Letters and Signage.
YAEL ADVENTURES TRAVEL:
2910 North Druid Hills Road, Ste. H
BOOTH: 98
Travel Agency specializing in Orthodox
Atlanta, GA 30329
Pilgrimages, Constantinople, Holy Land and
770-934-4620 FAX: 706-478-5612Greece.
Email: katerinagalloway@hotmail.com
Attn: Katerina Eliadou Galloway
Congress Program Guide ZIELINSKI COMPANIES:
2150 Hampton AvenueBOOTH: 306
St. Louis, MO 63139
1-800-489-2150 x158 FAX: 314-644-7132
Email: pstauder@zielinskico.com
Attn: Peggy Stauder, Director of Marketing
Zielinski Companies helps Religious
Org. and their ministries address planning,management and financial needs
ZOMMA ENTERPRISES, INC:
3664 Clairmont Road
BOOTH: 305 For all your Festival Apparel needs T-
770-451-2991 770-455-3910/Fax
Shirts, Sweatshirts, Polo Shirts, Tote
Email: george@zomma.comBags, Aprons and more
Web: www.zomma.com
Attn: George Gavalas
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Hotel Maps
Level 3
6000
Toll Free
1-800-320Room
5744
Reservations:
6097
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 USA
Phone:
2900
Fax:
6000
Toll Free
Room
Reservations:
1-800-3205744
1-215-625-
1-215-625-
Sales:
6041
Sales fax:
6097
1-215-625-
1-215-625-
Congress Program Guide Level 4 - Franklin
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Grand Ballroom - GB Salons - 5th Floor
Fax:
1-215-6256000
Toll Free
1-800-320Room
5744
Reservations:
Sales fax:
6097
1-215-625-
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