This year's Clergy Laity Congress features impactful ministry panels and workshops designed to equip delegates with the tools, resources, and inspiration needed to strengthen parishes and foster thriving communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, gaining valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance their local ministries. The Congress aims to empower participants with a renewed sense of purpose and vision, ensuring the ongoing growth and vitality of their parishes and the broader Orthodox Christian community. Throughout the week, there are a wide number of topics being addressed in both Ministry Panels and Workshops.
Dr. Despina Prassas
Dr. Despina Prassas
Biography
Dr. Despina Prassas, the daughter of Rev. George and Presbytera Katherine Prassas, has a doctorate in historical theology and has worked as a professor at Providence College in Rhode Island, and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. A graduate of Holy Cross, she has represented the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of American on the World Council of Churches Centreal Commitee and at meetings of the Faith and Order Commission. For many years she was a member of the National Council of Churches of Christ Faith and Order Commission and has led studies for this body. Currently, she is a member of the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation. Her research interests include the study of Maximos the Confessor, early Christian monasticism and the ecumenical movement. She is also a practicing Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
