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Greek Orthodox Stewards of America - June 27, 1999

     NEWS

New York Diocese Clergy-Laity Assembly
overwhelmingly passes resolution in support of Archbishop Spyridon

On June 26, 1999 the New York Diocese Clergy-Laity Assembly overwhelmingly passed the following resolution:

WHEREAS His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon of America was enthroned in September of 1996; and

WHEREAS under the leadership of His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon of America the number of parishes and monastic communities has flourished; and

WHEREAS His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon of America has preserved in both good and difficult times, steadfastly supporting the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Ecclesiology of our Holy Orthodox Church; therefore

LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Archdiocesan District Clergy-Laity Assembly exhort His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon of America in His ministry here in the United States to continue to stand firmly for the Holy Scriptures, Holy Traditions, and the Holy Canons of our Holy Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Archdiocesan District Clergy-Laity Assembly request His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew and the Great and Holy Synod continue to extend His blessings to the Archbishop of America and all Orthodox Faithful as we enter the new millenium.

[ Greek Orthodox Stewards of America
  www.gostewards.org/news/n99062701.htm
  June 27, 1999 ]