The Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival

The Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival was established in 1983 by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese to provide teenagers with an opportunity to write and talk about their faith. The Oratorical Festival Program has two levels: a Junior Division for students in the 7th through 9th grades and a Senior Division for those in the 10th through 12th grades.

The top speakers in each division from the parishes advance to the Metropolis level, and the two division finalists represent the Metropolis in the Archdiocese Finals.

Parish finalists in the Metropolis of Denver travel to the host parish and participate in activities throughout the weekend, culminating with the delivery of their speeches before Metropolitan Isaiah, the other participants and their parents, and the judges.

2010 Oratorical Festival Topics, Tips, and Resources

The archdiocese Department of Religious Education has issued an 11-page brochure containing Topics, Tips, and Resources for the 2010 The Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival.

Download the 2010 Topics, Tips, and Resources

The 2010 Metropolis of Denver Oratorical Festival

The Metropolis of Denver Oratorical Festival will be hosted by Saint Basil the Great parish in Houston, Texas on March 12 through 14, 2010.

Download the 2010 Registration Packet

Metropolis of Denver Oratorical Coordinator

• e-mail: georgeton@earthlink.net
• Telephone: 281-482-1228

Archdiocese Updates about the 2010 Oratorical Festival

The Oratorical Festival, now entering its 26th year, provides young people an opportunity to research, prepare, and deliver a speech on topics related to their Greek Orthodox faith and heritage. To view the latest press release and other information about the festival, including the 2010 topics, tips & bibliography visit:
Archdiocese Oratorical Festival Web Page.