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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ordination/Priest My beloved son, Deacon With the blessings of our Metropolitan PHILIP, by whom I have been charged to fulfill your heart's desire to serve our Church and Archdiocese as an obedient and devoted priest, I greet you, your family and this congregation: "Christ is in our midst!" As I see you standing here " [...]
Come Home to the Lord This Jubilee Year by Bishop Demetri (Khoury) 2000 Clergy Seminar and Delegates Meeting February 24 - 27, 2000 Hosted by St. George Orthodox Church - Terre Haute, IN Speech Given By His Grace, Bishop Demetri at the Clergy Seminar Thursday Evening, February 24th, 2000 Good evening. Before I begin my presentation [...]
Address to Midwest Region Spring Delegates’ Meeting Spring Valley, IL - April 3, 1998 DISCIPLESHIP AND CHURCH LIFE By His Grace Bishop DEMETRI This evening, I want to speak to you about the important subject of Discipleship and Church Life. During the Lenten Season, we are called upon to increase our prayer and worship, to [...]
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 [...]