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.
Rev. Fr. Andreas Vithoulkas
Rev. Fr. Andreas Vithoulkas
Biography
The Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne, Rev. Fr. Andreas Vithoulkas, born in Flushing, NY in 1972, is a highly experienced and devoted clergyman within the Greek Orthodox Church, boasting over two decades of distinguished service. A family man, he married Anthoula Hatzimihalis in 2001 and is a proud father to twins Nikolas and Petros, born in 2005. He was ordained in 2007, following his academic achievements; a Master of Divinity with high distinction from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in 1998, and a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies with distinction from Hellenic College in 1994. His ecclesiastical journey includes roles from Assistant to the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to Presiding Priest at notable parishes across New York and Connecticut, culminating in his current role as Archiepiscopal Vicar at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine in Manhattan. Recognized for his leadership, he was appointed Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in 2019 and has been honored with prestigious ecclesiastical awards, underlining his commitment to his faith and community. Fluent in English and Greek, Father Vithoulkas embodies the essence of spiritual guidance and ecclesiastical administration.
