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XXIII Diocesan Council Sobor - Mon Oct 9, 2016
Scenes from the opening session of the XXIII Diocesan Council-Sobor on Monday October 9, 2016.
Photos Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
Photos Courtesy of Nicholas Bocher.
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Monday morning breakfast.
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Monday morning breakfast.
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The delegates and clergy gathered in the Cathedral Auditorium for the Sobor's opening business session.
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Delegates
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Diocesan Chancellor Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro offers words of welcome.
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Bishop Gregory offers words of welcome.
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Bishop Gregory offered the State of the Diocese Address
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The State of the Diocese Address.
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Fr. Peter Paproski, National Senior ACRY Spiritual Advisor offered words of welcome from the National Senior ACRY.
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Fr. Miles Zdinak, National Junior ACRY Spiritual Advisor offered words of welcome from the National Junior ACRY.
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Fr. Martin Ritsi offered words of welcome and a brief presentation on the work of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center.
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Fr. Miles Zdinak presents the Treasurers Report.
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Daniel Breno responds to a question on the Financial Secretary Report.
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John Bilanin fields questions from the delegates on the Auditor's Report.
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Mr. Andrew Podolak offers a few words of greetings on behalf of the Stewardship Commission.
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Recently appointed Stewardship Commission Chairman, Andrew Podolak, received on behalf of outgoing Chairman, Fr. Frederick Watson, a Diocesan Gramota Award recognizing Fr. Frederick's diligent labors in the formational years of the Commission.
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Fr Basil Aden gave a presentation and led a workshop on Stewardship.
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Fr. Robert Buczak offers his report on Christ the Saviour Cathedral.
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Fr. Frank Miloro offers the Christ The Saviour Seminary Report.
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Fr. Mark Leasure gives his presentation on the Church Messenger.
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Fr. Stephen Loposky delivered a very engaging report on the mission and progress of Camp Nazareth.
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Monday night dinner.
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Moleben to the Mother of God.
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Moleben To The Mother of God.
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Venerating the Icon of the Theotokos.
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Fr. Sam and Fr. Robert prepare the myrrh swabs for annointing.
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Annointing with Myrrh.
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Annointing with Myrrh.