(Indiction 2014 - Photo Courtesy of Dimitrios Panagos)

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- [Diocesan Chancery] -  His Grace Bishop Gregory will take part in a Synaxis (Assembly) of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne from around the world at the Ecumenical Patriarchate  from August 28- September 2, 2015  convened upon the invitation and under the Presidency of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

On September 1, following the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Church of St. George, His All Holiness, followed by all the Hierarchs, in keeping with an impressive and centuries old tradition, will sign the Act of the New Indiction marking the beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year.

In addition, the day also has been set aside by the Ecumenical Patriarchate as one of prayers for the preservation and protection of the natural environment which is observed by all sister Orthodox Churches in the world.

Diocesan faithful are kindly asked to keep His Grace Bishop Gregory and all the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne in their prayers, entreating the Lord for their safe travel and the guidance of the Holy Spirit in their important deliberations.