94th Annual Congress of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America Continues with Working Sessions in Hollywood, Florida

HOLLYWOOD, FL — On Friday, September 11, 2026, clergy and lay delegates from across the United States and Canada gathered at Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church in Hollywood, Florida, for the working sessions of the 94th Annual Congress of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America.

The day began with prayer officiated by His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel of Detroit and of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, who subsequently opened the first session of the Congress with his welcoming address to the clergy, delegates, and guests.

In his address, His Eminence reflected on the life and mission of the Episcopate and on the responsibility shared by clergy and laity in carrying forward its work.

[ Read the full address of His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel here.]

The first session continued with the Chancellor’s Report, presented by Mr. David Oancea, who offered an overview of the administrative work and activities of the Episcopate.

Mrs. Christina Dager, President of the American Romanian Orthodox Youth (AROY), then presented a report on the organization’s work and the various activities through which it serves and brings together the youth of the Episcopate.

His…