CLERGY CONFERENCE OPENS THE 94TH ANNUAL CONGRESS OF THE ROMANIAN ORTHODOX EPISCOPATE OF AMERICA

MIRAMAR, FL — On Thursday, September 10, 2026, the 94th Annual Congress of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America began in South Florida with the annual Clergy Conference, hosted by Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church in Miramar.

The day opened with the celebration of the Holy and Divine Liturgy, officiated by His Grace Bishop Andrei of Cleveland, Auxiliary Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, in the presence of His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel of Detroit and of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America. Assisting His Grace were priests and deacons from the Florida area and other parts of the Episcopate.

Following the Divine Liturgy, the clergy gathered for an agape meal generously prepared by the Parish Council, Ladies Auxiliary, and faithful of Holy Trinity Parish.

In the afternoon, the Clergy Conference formally opened with a welcoming message from His Grace Bishop Andrei, followed by remarks from V. Rev. Fr. Ștefan Stoleru, Dean of the South USA Deanery.

The first session of the conference focused on missionary work, evangelization, and the pastoral responsibility of Orthodox parishes toward the increasing number of people seeking to learn…