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