At the "Good Shepherd" camp in Virginia, the Metropolitan of New Jerseytranslated

The "Good Shepherd" camp in Virginia was visited by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of New Jersey, Mr. Apostolos. The welcome was warm as it is the first time a Metropolitan has visited the Virgina Camp.  His Holiness was welcomed by the Director of the Camp, Fr. Thomas Manuel, and the Director of Youth of the Diocese, Fr. Symeon Williams.

His Holiness was given a tour of the camp, spoke to the children who chose a patron saint for their cabin and acted out his life story. He also watched a camp-wide relay known as the CGS 500, held for the first time.

The Metropolitan of New Jersey Mr. Apostolos explained to the children the origin of the word "Christians" and gave his fatherly blessing to all the campers and staff.

The children also began to learn about the Gospel of John, specifically starting with Creation.

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