Delegates from across the United States gathered at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (OCA) in Mogadore (Akron), Ohio from July 26th through the 29th for the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America’s (FOCA) annual convention. The four-day convening focused discussions and movement on issues very pertinent to the life of the Church. Welcomed by V. Rev. Nicholas Wyslutsky, FOCA National Spiritual Advisor and Rector of the parish and joined by His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, and His Grace Bishop Gerasim of Fort Worth and the South and Holy Synod liaison to the FOCA. The weekend was filled with family friendly activities culminating with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Sunday. Activities included the Akron Zoo, Akron AA baseball, and a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
