The Northeast American Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church is delighted to announce the Diocesan Family & Youth Conference 2026, which will be held from Wednesday, July 15th, to Saturday, July 18th, 2026, at the Wyndham Resorts in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
This annual gathering serves as one of the most anticipated spiritual events in the life of the Diocese, bringing together clergy, faithful, youth, and families for worship, fellowship, and renewal. The theme for the 2026 conference is “Vessels of Grace,” drawn from 2 Timothy 2:20–22, calling the faithful to grow in holiness and to be instruments set apart for the purposes of God.
The Diocese is honored to welcome an esteemed panel of keynote speakers who will lead the plenary sessions and thematic discussions:
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His Grace Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius, Metropolitan of the Kandanad East Diocese
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Hieromonk Vasileios, Abbot of St. Dionysius Monastery
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Reverend Fr. Dr. Abey George, Vicar of St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Long Island
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Mrs. Lijin Thomas, Diocese of South-West America
Participants can look forward to spiritually enriching talks, theological workshops, youth and young adult tracks, family-oriented sessions, daily worship, and opportunities for confession and Holy Eucharist. In addition, the conference will feature vibrant fellowship, engaging activities for children and teens, and cultural programs that celebrate the life and diversity of the Malankara Orthodox community.
Metropolitan Dr. Zachariah Mar Nicholovos, encourages all families and youth to join in this transformative gathering: “The Family & Youth Conference is a moment for us to be renewed as one community in Christ, growing as vessels of His grace in the world.”
Registration details and additional program information will be made available through the Family & Youth Conference website: www.fycnead.org