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The Clergy of the Metropolis of Denver |
The priests and deacons serving the parishes of the Metropolis come from many
different backgrounds. Some grew up in the Orthodox Church, while others are
converts from the Roman Catholic and Protestant faith, and others transferred
into the Metropolis from various other canonical Orthodox jurisdictions. Most
of the priests are graduates of the Holy Cross School of Theology; the rest
have attended various other theological schools in the United States and abroad.
This clergy page contains information for the clergy of the Metropolis of Denver. Topics covered include:
A separate Administrative Resources for Clergy page includes:
And an additional Liturgical Resources for Clergy page contains: |
The Commandments of Saint Basil to Priests |
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Click here to read the Commandments of Saint Basil to Priests. |
Prayers for the Clergy Family |
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Please keep the following members of our clergy brotherhood and family in your prayers: |
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• Archimandrite Athanasios Emmert • Father Photius Bouton • Father Nicholas Dotson • Father Danut Suciu • Deacon Daniel Payne • Deacon Mark Spero • Presvytera Despina Leventis |
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News |
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Metropolitan Isaiah has issued three Protocols, regarding a standard translation of the
Prayer of Saint Ephraim,
the schedule of services for Great Lent,
and general guidance for the Lenten
period. Propers from the Triodion and the Menaion have been prepared for the Presanctified Liturgies on
Wednesdays and Fridays of Great Lent, and for the Sunday evening Vespers, in a bilingual format. |
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Photos from the 2007 Archdiocese Clergy Retreat at Antiochian Village are
available online. The November 2007 edition of The Presbyter newsletter has been published. |
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Father Bill Christ attended the April 2007 Archdiocese Presbyter's Council (APC) meeting
in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Clergy Compensation Plan for 2008 has been released by the Archdiocese. |
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Mr. Alexei D. Krindatch of the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute
(PAOI) in Berkeley, California
has prepared a Study Report from surveys submitted by clergy from the Greek
Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOAA)
and the Orthodox Church in America (OCA)
titled "Evolving Visions of the Orthodox Priesthood in America". |
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Father Photius Bouton presents an essay on the Basics of Church Growth. Father Andrew Barakos presents an essay on The Renewal of Orthodoxy in America. |
Clergy Syndesmos of the Metropolis of Denver |
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The Clergy Syndesmos is comprised of all clergy serving under the omophorion of Metropolitan Isaiah. The Clergy Syndesmos officers are:
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Metropolis of Denver Clergy Events |
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Metropolis clergy attended a retreat in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 2 and 3, 2007. The program began at the Divine Liturgy of Mid Pentecost, celebrated at Saint George Church. Following Liturgy, clergy visited Saint Elijah Antiochian Orthodox church to discuss outreach ministries with Father Consatntine Nasr and to tour their excellent facility. Father Bill Christ offered two seminars on pastoral counseling; his PowerPoint© presentations are available for download:
For information regarding future clergy events, contact the Clergy Syndesmos president, Father Lou Christopulos. |
National Sisterhood of Presvyteras |
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The National Sisterhood of Presvyteres consists of all clergy wives in the Greek Archdiocese of America. The Sisterhood promotes the spirit of Christian love and mutual support among these dedicated women. Presvytera Katina Gartelos is the Sisterhood representative for the Metropolis of Denver. Mail her regarding any information on births, illnesses, deaths, etc., or with news about presvyteres needing prayers or other support. |