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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin June 9, 2006
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FEAST OF PENTECOST: This Sunday is the Feast of Holy Pentecost. Read the biblical story of this feast, view and learn about the icon, listen to hymns and more at
http://www.goarch.org/en/special/listen_learn_share/pentecost/learn/
ORTHODOX RESPONSE TO DA VINCI CODE AND GOSPEL OF JUDAS: Read articles written by theologians and educators that address the issues and themes of the Da Vinci Code and the Gospel of Judas from an Orthodox Christian perspective
http://www.goarch.org/en/special/DaVinci/
http://www.goarch.org/en/special/gospel_of_judas/
CLERGY-LAITY REGISTRATION ONLINE: The 38th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress will be held in Nashville, July 16-21. Registration, general information, hotel accommodations, as well as videos with messages from Archbishop Demetrios and Metropolitan Nicholas are available at
ARTICLE BY ARCHBISHOP HIGHLIGHTS CONGRESS THEME: The theme for the 38th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress is "Sharing the Truth of the Gospel and the Love of Christ." Read a special article by Archbishop Demetrios on our calling as Orthodox Christians and communities to share truth and love through our lives and ministries.
http://www.clergylaity.org/messages/sharing_truth.asp
REGISTER NOW FOR CONGRESS FAMILY SYNAXIS: A new and exciting program has been added to the activities of the 38th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress to be held in Nashville July 16-20. Plan to bring your family for worship, spiritual growth, and fellowship. Details and registration information available at
MAY ISSUE OF ORTHODOX OBSERVER ONLINE: The May issue of the Orthodox Observer is now available online. Visit this site for current issues as well as the Observer archives.
http://www.goarch.org/en/news/observer/
NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM: Come Receive The Light (CRTL) program for the week 06/10/2006 will be "Touching Heaven" with Fr. John Oliver as our guest. Programs are subject to change; please visit our web site for more information on CRTL programs, featured segments, and to subscribe to our e-newsletter.
REGISTER NOW FOR NATIONAL YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE: The National Young Adult Conference will be held in Nashville July 14-17, 2006, prior to the Clergy Laity Congress. Come experience workshops with noted Orthodox speakers, fellowship with young adults, and Music City USA! Online registration, weekend schedule, and general information can all be found at
REGISTRATION EXTENED FOR IONIAN VILLAGE: Ionian Village, the travel abroad program of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, is extending registration for its two summer sessions: Summer Travel Camp (Grades 7-9): June 29- July 16 and Byzantine Venture (Grades 10-12): June 24- August 13. Registration is due May 25, 2006 for Summer Travel Camp and June 13, 2006 for Byzantine Venture. For more information, or for registration materials, please visit the web site below or call the Ionian Village office at 646 519 6190.
DOCUMENTARY ON THE RETURN OF RELICS TO AIR: "The Return of the Holy Relics of the Saints Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom from Rome to the Church of Constantinople November 27 - 30, 2004" will air Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 12:30 pm CT on the ABC Sanctuary program in Chicago. For more information visit
http://www.goarch.org/en/news/NewsDetail.asp?id=1586
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