Source: Orthodox Observer Yesterday afternoon, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew once again visited St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine, where he offered an audience and blessing to young adults as part of the 2025 Archdiocesan District Young Adult League (YAL) Conference. The Ecumenical Patriarch gave the youth encouragement and guidance, expressing that “It is still possible to … stand with integrity as a spiritual path.” “You are much more than the future of our Church,” he stressed, “you are also the now.” His All-Holiness also offered an impromptu address in Greek, visibly moved to tears and telling the…
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Source: The National Herald SAN FRANCISCO – The Young Adult League (YAL) Conference, titled ‘Fulfill Your Life in Christ,’ takes place August 31-September 4, Labor Day Weekend 2023 in Orange County, CA. This will be the fifth YAL Conference since 2019 hosted by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco and promises to be bigger and better than ever. “The annual YAL Conference has become an important component of ministry in the Metropolis of San Francisco, and is committed to keeping young adults engaged in their faith and creating a forum for positive interaction with others who share their same…