The Clergy Symposium

What is the…

Clergy Symposium?

Open to:

• All clergy (presbyters and deacons) of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
• Invited guest clergy and laity

Goals:

• To provide information relative to the theory and practice of the Orthodox ordained ministry
• To impart through guest lectures knowledge of issues and problems crucial to a clergyman in today’s culture
• To create a forum for common discussion regarding ministerial challenges
• To learn on a continuing basis the spiritual and historical roots of the Church and her theology

Process:

• All priests and deacons are required by the Metropolitan to attend.

Timing:

• One week biennially—the third or fourth week in July—of even-numbered years (those opposite the Archdiocesan Convention).  The dates for the 2008 Clergy Symposium are [to be announced]. 

Contact: Fr. Joseph Allen, Chairman of Theological & Pastoral Education