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The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America held its 99th annual convention in Cleveland, Ohio, from July 24-27. The event celebrated the organization's history and looked to the future.
Delegates from across the United States gathered in Cleveland, OH from July 24th through the 27th for the 99th Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America’s (FOCA) annual convention. Preparing for the centennial celebration of the organization, Cleveland was selected as the site of the 99th convention due to its historical significance for FOCA.
Archpriest Vladimir Prislopsky, founder of the FOCA, originally known as the Federated Russian Orthodox Clubs, served for 37 years as rector of Archangel Michael Orthodox Church in Cleveland. Fr. Vladimir founded the organization in Pittsburgh in 1927, and the second convention was held at Archangel Michael Church in 1928. The parish contributed extensively over the years, including providing local district governors through numerous executive offices.
The convention opened on Friday evening with a social event at Archangel Michael Orthodox Church. More than 100 participants gathered for an evening of fellowship and conversation about the future of the organization. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel , Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest, and His Grace Bishop Gerasim of Fort Worth, Locum Tenens of the Diocese of the South and Episcopal Liaison to the FOCA, were also present for the evening.
On Saturday morning, youth participants took part in a FOCA-sponsored “mini-camp” led by Deacon Dan and Matushka Katrina Kovalak. The day included crafts, sports, and other activities for the children.
The adult delegates met throughout the day for convention business, including discussion of operations and governance matters. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon joined the convention in the afternoon and offered words of encouragement to the delegates. The day continued with Great Vespers, at which Archpriest John Memorich, Rector of Archangel Michael Church, wore the vestments of Fr. Vladimir Prislopsky in honor of his memory. The evening concluded with an outing to the Cleveland Zoo and the Asian Lantern Festival.
On Sunday, July 26, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon presided at the celebration of the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. Concelebrating with His Beatitude were His Eminence Archbishop Daniel, His Grace Bishop Gerasim, and several clergy, including past and present National Spiritual Advisors of the FOCA.
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