PITTSBURGH DEANERY HOLDS
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MEETING
Midland, Pa - On Saturday, December 16th, St. George Parish in Midland hosted the Christian Education Meeting for the Pittsburgh Deanery. Designated speaker was Rev. Father Zivojin Jakovljevic of St. Sava Cathedral in Cleveland, OH.
The meeting began with the Lords Prayer and Blessing of His Grace Bishop Mitrophan of Eastern America. The host Priest, Rev. Fr. Milan Pajic welcomed His Grace and all attendees, with the wishes that the meeting be fruitful. The Dean of the Pittsburgh Deanery, V. Rev. Stavrofor Stevan Stepanov, greeted all participants and introduced Rev. Dejan Obradovic, the new priest of the St. Nicholas parish in Johnstown, Pa. V. Rev. Rodney Torbic, the Christian Education Coordinator, introduced the speaker, Fr. Zivojin Jakovljevic.
In his talk Fr. Zivojin spoke on education in general, as caring for the child in whole; from the Slavonic word Vospitanije, which indicates not only supplying the child with knowledge (education) but their complete upbringing. He based his talk on the teachings of St. John Chrysostom and St. Seraphim of Sarov who spoke extensively on that which is most important in life. A discussion followed.
Afterwards, the parish reports were presented during which different experiences were exchanged which representatives were encouraged to use in their respective parishes.
In addition to this, various good examples were considered as useful in applying to the summer camp in Shadeland. The busy schedules of some parishes such as Aliquippa, McKeesport and Steubenville, did not prevent either the priest or the teachers from these parish from attending the meeting on Saturday. With eleven priests, thirteen teachers and one deacon this was the best attended Christian Education meeting thus far.
A luncheon was served in the parish hall and Fr Rodney commended everyone for attending the meeting and expressed his gratitude to Fr. Milan, the host priest and the parishioners of St. George Church for their warm hospitality.