48th Clerical General Assembly of the Archdiocese of America: Discussion on the promotion of women in positions of responsibilitytranslated

A discussion on the promotion of women in positions of responsibility in the context of ministries, held during the 2026 Clergy Assembly, brought to the same table five women with a significant contribution to the life of the Holy Archdiocese of America. They talked about the opportunities that can be given to women, but also about the various ministries they perform in the Church. The speakers presented various examples at the parish and Metropolis level and talked about issues of church music, support for victims of domestic violence, issues of general care, support for the bereaved, but also support for the homeless and vulnerable social groups. The aim of the discussion was to encourage each parish to offer women of all ages more opportunities to participate.

The discussion was moderated by Barbara Harris, a founding member of the Board of Directors of St. Catherine's Vision and current member of the Board of Directors of St. Phoebe Center, while the closing remarks were made by His Eminence Protopresbyter Dr. Stelyios Muksuris. Also participating in the discussion was Dr. Helen Theodoropoulos, Orthodox…