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. Nikolas Steven Delaveris
Rev. Fr. Nikolas Steven Delaveris
Biography
Reverend Presbyter Nikolas Steven Delaveris brings a dynamic blend of spirituality, theology, and clinical expertise in addiction counseling to his ministry. Holding a BA in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University and a Master of Divinity from Holy Cross Hellenic College, he expanded his education by completing a Certificate Program in Addictions Counseling from the University of Massachusetts, Boston due to his interest and passion in ministering to populations struggling with addiction from the perspective of the faith. Ordained as a Deacon in 2016 and later as a Priest in 2018, Father Nikolas has served communities in Washington, DC, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. To further his expertise and qualifications in addiction counseling, Father Nikolas has continued to supplement his pastoral roles by working on the front lines of Mental Health Clinics, Recovery Homes, and Outpatient Programs in Boston, MA, and the DC Metropolitan area. As an addictions counselor, he has provided support to individuals and families across the United States, emphasizing a unique blend of spiritual principles and evidence-based practices in the path to recovery. Father Nikolas's qualifications uniquely position him to present on the nuanced topic of addiction, offering insights rooted in both clinical expertise and an experienced understanding of the spiritual dimensions of healing.
