HILTON STAMFORD HOTEL & EXECUTIVE MEETING CENTER
1 First Stamford Pl, Stamford, CT 06902
July 16 - 19, 2025
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Speakers
Empowering Faithful, Leading Together

Fr. Ninan George
Rev. Fr. Dr. Ninan V. George is currently the vicar of St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Kadamankulam. He also holds key roles within the Malankara Orthodox Church, including positions such as the General Secretary of St. Thomas Orthodox Vaidika Sanghom and as a member of the Sabha Managing Committee. Fr. Ninan has a B.Sc in Physics from Kerala University, multiple degrees in education and theology from different universities, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. Fr. Ninan served as the principal at Thapovan Public School, Adoor and Eminence Public School, Pandalam. In addition, he was the Academic Director at Eminence Public School and he held various other vicariate and church governing positions.

Rev. Dr. Timothy Thomas
Rev. Fr. Dr. Timothy Thomas has served as the Presiding Priest at St. Gregorios Orthodox Church in Raleigh, NC, since 2013. A scholar and priest, he holds a Ph.D. in Theology from Fordham University, an MTh from St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, and advanced degrees from Columbia University and the University of Oxford. His research and teaching focus on topics including Ecology, Environmental Justice, Patristics, and Ancient Languages, emphasizing how liturgy can inform environmental preservation. Additionally, he has taught in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at St. John’s University and Fordham University, contributing to the academic understanding of Christian doctrine and the role of church leadership.