Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

The Greek Orthodox Church in America is our direct link to Christ Jesus and His Church. For more than 2,000 years we have had a continuous link to the one God, the one Church, and the one Faith – through our Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople.

Besides providing this direct connection to the Mother Church (established by the Apostle Andrew, the first called), the Archdiocese, the Metropolises and our Parishes maintain comprehensive ministries so that Orthodoxy is available to all who seek salvation.

The Archdiocese fosters a national presence for our Faith in the United States and beyond and develops programs in liturgical and religious education, outreach, youth and internet ministries, all vital for our spiritual growth.

The Archdiocese Finance Committee, which is a standing committee of the Archdiocesan Council, is comprised of volunteers from across the county as well as members from the Archdiocesan Council. The 2004 Clergy Laity Congress set forth a charge to the Archdiocesan Finance Committee to develop an equitable system of allocating and collecting the funds from parishes needed for the Archdiocese and Metropolises. As a result, the Archdiocese has experienced positive results in many areas of finance. The Finance Committee works closely with Archdiocese administration and staff to implement many changes regarding the financial activities of the Archdiocese.

As part of the charge by the 2004 Clergy Laity Congress, the Archdiocese Finance Committee developed and submitted an improved assessment process to the 2006 Clergy-Laity Congress held in Nashville. The process was adopted by the Congress and has been implemented in all Metropolises and the Archdiocesan District beginning with the calendar year 2007 parish allocations. Appendix D shows the resolution adopted by the Congress.