Youth Conference 2023 Photos

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Created on Saturday, 04 November 2023 18:38

The 2023 youth conference was held at the parishes of St John the Forerunner and Agioi Anargyroi, near Chicago, IL. It took place from October 6th to October 9th, and clergy and laity came from various parts of the United States and Canada, including His Eminence, Metropolitan Demetrius of America.

Please see photos from the conference.

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