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Parish Ministry Leadership survey charts a strategic path for a growing Archdiocese
Mon, 11 May 2026
At the May 8, 2026 meeting of the Archdiocesan Council, Archon Theo Nicolakis, Director of National Ministries and CIO, together with Dr. Jonathon Wiggins, Senior Research Associate from CARA. presented...
Parish Planned Giving hosts inaugural Lunch & Learn Workshop
Mon, 11 May 2026
Through the generosity of a Leadership 100 grant, clergy and lay leaders from twenty parishes within the Archdiocesan District met for the inaugural Lunch & Learn Workshop on Parish Planned...
Archdiocesan Council reviews growth, financial strength, and national ministry priorities ahead of Clergy-Laity Congress
Sat, 09 May 2026
The Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America convened virtually on May 8, 2026 for its spring meeting, in a five-hour session. The meeting, held ahead of the...
Detroit celebrates 24th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade
Fri, 08 May 2026
On Sunday May 3, 2026 the Greek Orthodox communities of Detroit, shepherded by His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit, gathered in the historic “Greek Town” neighborhood to celebrate the 24th...
A pastoral reflection on human trafficking and the Church
Wed, 06 May 2026
Over the past two years, I have traveled extensively, speaking at parishes throughout the United States and abroad. Through the course of this work, I have come to know with...