Orthodox Clergy of the Warsaw-Bielsko Diocese hold Annual Conference in Bielsk Podlaski

The annual conference of the clergy of the Polish Autocephalous Orthodox Church’s Warsaw-Bielsko Diocese was held on May 18, 2026, in Bielsk Podlaski at the Parish of the Dormition of the Theotokos.

The gathering began with the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Grzegorz, concelebrated by Bishop Warsonofiusz, deans, and diocesan clergy. The clergy choir of the Warsaw-Bielsko Diocese sang under the direction of Protodeacon Marek Maciuka.

During the service, Archbishop Grzegorz awarded ecclesiastical distinctions to several priests on behalf of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Polish Orthodox Church for their service to the Church.

Following the Liturgy, Metropolitan Sawa addressed the clergy, emphasizing the great responsibility of the priesthood and the importance of faithful and zealous ministry rooted in the Holy Eucharist. He also stressed the need for steadfast faith, pastoral wisdom, and dedication to serving both the Church and society.

The plenary session later took place at the Bielsk Cultural Center under the theme “The Marriage of Priests.” Metropolitan Sawa highlighted the Orthodox understanding of marriage as an eternal, monogamous, and spiritually healing…