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Laity Strength in Eastern Orthodox Church Highlighted
The laity form a robust force in Eastern Orthodox churches with equal voice on most issues, says Ernest Villas of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of the Americas. A Pittsburgh festival next Saturday will showcase unprecedented lay unity with more than 10 000 expected. There are about a million Orthodox members in the United States across 1500 parishes. Parishes are run by lay councils, while pastors guide religious life. a national congress mixing lay and clergy sets non doctrinal policy.
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