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Camp Nazareth Family Day 2012

On Sunday June 10, 2012, clergy and faithful from throughout the diocese gathered at Camp Nazareth for the Annual Family Day Celebration.

The day began with the celebration of Divine Liturgy by the Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Diocesan Chancellor and members of the Diocesan Consistory and priests of the surrounding deaneries. The Very Rev. Archimandrite Grigorios Tatsis of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New Orleans was the guest homilist.

Following Liturgy, a new shrine to St. Nectarios, erected in honor and memory of Metropolitan Nicholas was blessed as was the newly renovated and expanded Camp Director's residence.

During the luncheon which followed, the faithful and following luncheon the clergy had the opportunity to meet and converse with Fr. Grigorios Tatsis.

The posted photos show scenes from the day's events.

View Videos from Family Day, including Fr. Grigorios' Homily Here:

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Fr. Grigorios Tatsis, preaches the sermon.
Fr. Grigorios offered additional remarks at the conclusion of his homily to the faithful in attendance.
The Great Entrance
Fr. Frank Miloro
Following Liturgy, the faithful processed to the newly constructed St. Nectarios Shrine erected in memory of Metropolitan Nicholas
The blessing of the Icon of St. Nectarios
This Shrine is blessed and sanctified by the Grace of the Holy Spirit.....
Participants of Family Day 2012
George and Rose Marie Smisko, the brother and sister-in-law of Metropolitan Nicholas are pictured with Fr. Grigorios and diocesan clergy.
Following the blessing of the shrine, the clergy led a procession to the newly renovated camp director's residence.
The Blessing
Children in attendance
The Faithful Look on as the Rectory is Blessed.
Blessing of the Renovated Rectory
A delicious lunch in the Camp Lodge followed Divine L
Dinner entertainment.
Fr Grigorios Tatsis had the opportunity to meet with diocesan faithful during lunch,.
After Lunch, Diocesan Clergy Had The Opportunity To Meet With Archimandrite Grigorios
Fr. Frank Miloro Introduces The Diocesan Clergy to Archimandrite Grigorios
The clergy listen intently to Fr. Grigorios
The Camp Pool
Announcing the Raffle