ORDINATION ADDRESS OF HIS GRACE, BISHOP DEMETRI Your Beatitude Patriarch IGNAITIUS, venerable hierarchs, reverend clergy, dear brothers and sisters in the Lord: "O you pastors, be made like unto that Diligent Pastor, Chief of the whole flock, who cared so greatly for His flock. He brought near those who were afar off. He brought back [...]
Managing Criticism and Complaints The following presentation was delivered by His Grace, Bishop Demetri at the 2001 Midwest Region Fall Clergy Seminar Hosted by St. Matthew Orthodox Church - N. Royalton, OH October 17, 2001 Good afternoon and welcome to the 2001 Clergy Seminar and the Midwest Region Fall Delegates’ Meeting. I always look forward [...]
LIVING THE VISION Peoria, Illinois I am so very happy to be with you this evening, and to be given the opportunity to know you….. Indeed, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and on behalf of my brother in Christ, the primate of this God protected Archdiocese, His Eminence Metropolitan [...]
It's a Different World Presented by His Grace Bishop Demetri at the The 2000 College Conference December 27, 2000 Antiochian Village - Ligonier, PA Introduction: (+In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit) Yes, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and on behalf of our Father [...]
Ground Breaking Ceremony All Saints Church Bloomington, Indiana May 19, 2001 Beloved in Christ: we gather together today for a very special occasion. Here (or not far from here), by the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit, the blessed Parish of All Saints, under the able leadership of Fr. Athanasius Wilson, will begin to [...]
God-inspired Courage in Building a Mission Community This evening, I am filled with great joy as I greet you on the occasion of my first visit to your God-protected mission. All of you have been in my prayers during these last two years. I know that you have worked hard for the glory of God [...]
40th Priestly Anniversary - 25th Parish Anniversary of the V. Rev. Antony Gabriel Good evening. What a wonderful time to be together with all of you; and especially with my beloved brother and dear friend, the Very Reverend Fr. Antony Gabriel. As the scriptures say, “How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to [...]
FEAST DAYS AND SERVICES TO THE THEOTOKOS Presentation Given by His Grace Bishop Demetri At the First Biennial Antiochian Archdiocese Clergy Symposium Chicago, Illinois July 1978 Ever since the Archangel Gabriel first said, "you are blessed among women," to the Virgin Mary, these words of praise have inspired the faithful of the Christian Church. [...]
Feast of St. Valentine: Love God - Love Each Other by Bishop Demetri (Khoury) Keynote Address Given by His Grace, Bishop Demetri at the NAC Midwinter Meeting, 1999 February 12, 1999 In behalf of my brother in Christ, His Eminence Metropolitan Philip and their Graces Bishops Antoun, Joseph and Basil, I greet and welcome you [...]
Feast of St. Valentine: Love God - Love Each Other Keynote Address Given by His Grace, Bishop Demetri at the NAC Midwinter Meeting, 1999 February 12, 1999 In behalf of my brother in Christ, His Eminence Metropolitan Philip and their Graces Bishops Antoun, Joseph and Basil, I greet and welcome you to this year’s Midwinter [...]