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A R C H D I O C E S E
JULY-AUGUST 2001
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Annual YAL Conference Draws Young Adults to Denver DENVER Young Orthodox Christian adults from all over the United States gathered together at the 19th annual Archdiocesan Greek Orthodox Young Adult League Conference in early July to learn more about their faith, lives and each other. by Stella Athanasiou
Theme for this year s conference was Journey through Life s Milestones. Metropolitan Isaiah of the Denver diocese hosted this year s gathering, which included a Bible study led by Archbishop Demetrios and several spiritual seminars. His Eminence provided spiritual guidance and encouraging words throughout the weekends events. The conference officially began with the keynote address on July 6, delivered by Dr. Nicholas Constas of the Harvard School of Theology. Dr. Constas spoke eloquently on the topic Called by Love: Desire and the Unfolding of Spiritual Life. After the keynote, participants attended a series of seminars, facilitated by Dr. Nicholas Constas, Fr. John Mack, Fr. Dan Suciu and Fr. George Pyle. These seminars centered on the conference theme. Young adults were presented with information and engaged in discussions on topics such as Christian relationships, growing as an Orthodox Christian, and serving Christ. After a day of spiritual enrichment, the young adults gathered for dinner and a spectacular fireworks display over Coors Field baseball stadium, in lower Downtown Denver. On Saturday, July 7, the young adults spent the day enjoying the beauty of God s
NATIONAL YAL Conference organizing committee members with Archbishop Demetrios and Metropolitan Isaiah.
creation in the historic mountain town of Breckenridge, Colo. Participants were given the opportunity to participate in numerous outdoor activities such as horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting and other activities the town had to offer. The majestic Rocky Mountains provided an idyllic setting for the evening Vespers service and dinner. Archbishop Demetrios celebrated Divine Liturgy at the Assumption Cathedral in Denver with the YAL participants. Following liturgy a luncheon was held for the YAL participants and the Assumption parishioners. The conference concluded on Sunday night, with a grand banquet. Overall the conference was a great success, and I feel so blessed to have been a part of it, said YAL Denver conference chair, Demetri Zannis. He adds, What struck me most was the feeling of fellowship, and love for Christ that was shared among the conference attendees. My sincere thanks to all who attended, making this event so special.
Metropolitan Tarasios Enthroned in Buenos Aires u page 1 Venezuela and Colombia) succeeds Metropolitan Gennadios, who retired recently. It was something unbelievable, I never expected my son to go that high, his father, Peter Anton, told the Observer in a telephone interview from San Antonio. I expected bishop, but not metropolitan of South America. We re glad and thankful to God for him. He also noted that his son wanted to serve the Church all his life to the maximum of his abilities. About 75 Greek Orthodox Christians representing 10 states from Massachusetts to California attended the impressive ceremony in the cathedral in Buenos Aires that was filled beyond capacity. Metropolitan Methodios of Aneon, presiding hierarch of the Diocese of Boston was among the American delegation at the enthronement. A number of other clergy attended, including Metropolitan Athenagoras of Panama, Frs. Nicholas Graf, John Magoulias, Spencer Kezios and Gabriel Karambis.
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Metropolitan Tarasios mother, Angela, was equally delighted at her son s enthronement. For me it was very touching of course. He was born into this. Mrs. Anton added that, he s adjusting very well down there. I m sure he s going to get along just fine. There is a big difference from Istanbul. She also expressed her gratitude for Archbishop Demetrios presence. We were very proud and honored to have His Eminence Demetrios down there, she said. When the man walks into a room, it just lights up... There s no way I was going to miss it. That evening after the enthronement, the Philoptochos had a reception that included Archbishop Demetrios and other clergy. Ordained to the Holy Diaconate on Dec. 30, 1990, Tarasios was elected to the Metropolitanate on May 8 at the Ecumenical Patriarchate. His ordination to the priesthood took place May 27 in Cappadocia and his consecration to the episcopacy occurred June 3 at the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. George at the Patriarchate. DIRECTOR & MANAGING EDITOR: Stavros H. Papagermanos EDITOR: Jim Golding (Chryssoulis) PRODUCTION MANAGER: Nikos Katsanevakis ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Soula Podaras CONTRIBUTING EDITORS: Nicholas Manginas
CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN Demetri Zannis with Archbishop Demetrios and Metropolitan Isaiah.
Camping Ministries Office Holds National Camp Director Meeting SEATTLE The Archdiocese Office of Camping Ministries recently held a National Camp Director meeting here that was sponsored through a generous grant from the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund. The Office of Camping Ministries is now taking a more active role in assisting parish, regional and diocesan camp programs with the tools necessary to minister to our youth. Each camp throughout the Archdiocese was invited to participate in this informational meeting. In addition to providing travel expenses, food and lodging, the Leadership 100 grant was used to purchase resources for each camp, from the American Camping Association. The three-day meeting was organized and facilitated by Fr. Mark Leondis, national director of the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and Michael Pappas, coordinator of the Office of Camping Ministries and director of the Office of Ionian Village.
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After opening greetings and an icebreaker, Fr. Leondis introduced the newly formed Office of Camping Ministries, and led workshops on supervising your staff while in session and Orthodox camping. Mr. Pappas led workshops on creating a safe and healthy camp environment, safety issues, screening, hiring and training your staff, preventing abuse and other important staff and safety issues. The following camp programs were represented at the meeting: Ionian Village (Archdiocese), Camp Good Shepherd (Archdiocesan District, Diocese of New Jersey), Camp Emmanuel (Diocese of Denver), St. Nicholas Ranch (Diocese of San Francisco), All Saints Camp (Seattle), Camp Nazareth (Diocese of Pittsburgh), Detroit Diocese Camp, St. Mary s Camp (Minneapolis) and St. Stephen s Summer Camp (Diocese of Atlanta). The camp directors expressed their gratitude to the Archdiocese for initiating this effort as well as to Leadership 100, for providing the resources to make it happen.
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