2008 Convention Opening Ceremonies

OPENING CEREMONIES COMMENCE SUCCESSFUL
NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS CONVENTION

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America and His Eminence Archbishop Gregorios of Thyateira and Great Britain offered prayers at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 National Philoptochos Biennial Philoptochos Convention on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at the Marriott Wardman Hotel in Washington, D.C.

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios acknowledged the good works of the National Philoptochos and thanked His Grace Bishop Andonios for his guidance as Spiritual Advisor and Mrs. Georgia Skeadas for her leadership for the past six years. Archbishop Demetrios charged the members to invest heart, spirit and emotion in the act of caring.

His Eminence Archbishop Gregorios offered the official message from His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew recognizing Philoptochos for its labors and successes and for support of the important institutions of the Church.

National Philoptochos President Georgia Skeadas then rendered her National President's Report reviewing the accomplishments of the past two years and addressing the Convention Theme, "Looking Forward, The Future is Something We Create Not Something We Enter."

Click here to read President Skeadas "Report To The 2008 National Convention".

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