Dear Sister Presvyteres:

Plans are under way for the 33rd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress scheduled to take place June 30 through July 4, 1996 in New York City.

This Clergy-Laity will be like no other. The Clergy-Laity is going to be an emotional gathering for all of us. As you know, we will be experiencing the imminent retirement of His Eminence Archbishop lakovos who, for many of us, is the only Arch bishop we have ever known. His accomplishments are a source of inspiration and this will be a wonderful opportunity to let him know how appreciative we are of his ministry.

We hope that all of you will be able to come together for this historic Congress. The goal of the Clergy-Laity Congress Steering Committee is to do every thing possible to encourage your participation. Our Chairpersons, Presvyteres Paula Strouzas and Anastasia Palesty, are working hard to make the National Sisterhood of Presvyteres program inspirational and informative. Your attendance and participation insures this Congress will be just that!

Looking forward to seeing you in the "Big Apple!"

Your Sister-in-Christ,

Presvytera Goldie Doukas, President
National Sisterhood of Presvyteres