American Carpatho-Russian Youth (A.C.R.Y.)
What is the A.C.R.Y.? The National A.C.R.Y. (American Carpatho-Russian Youth) is the national youth organization of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese headquartered in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It is divided into two separate organizations. The Junior A.C.R.Y. (for ages 8 to 18) and the Senior A.C.R.Y. (for ages 18 and older). Every parish in the Diocese is encouraged to have an A.C.R.Y. Chapter. Currently there are 25 active Chapters throughout the Diocese.
The A.C.R.Y. seeks to enable its membership to experience the spiritual joy and fulfillment of participating in the work of Christ on a local, national and global level through its many charitable outreach and philanthropic initiatives.
Administration:
With the blessing of the Supreme Patron, the Ruling Diocesan Bishop, and the guidance of the National Spiritual Advisor, the work and activities of the National A.C.R.Y. is overseen by the National Board. The National Board is a group of appointed and elected indiOur Mission: viduals who guide the course of the The A.C.R.Y. is an Orthodox Christian A.C.R.Y. with the input of its memberfamily fellowship dedicated to the purship. pose of encouraging spiritual growth through charitable and apostolic mis- The National Officers are eager to prosionary works, prayer and fellowship for vide guidance and assistance to local the Glory of God and the building up of Chapters. Don’t be afraid to contact them with your questions, concerns, and the Church and our Diocese.
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