PISTBURGH – The Metropolis of Pittsburgh is grateful for a beautiful Metropolis of Pittsburgh Summer Camp at Camp Nazareth season. The organizers welcomed 425 campers and over 100 cabin, support, administrative, and medical staff members, including clergy. Thanks were expressed for their time, dedication, and love for the program.

This year’s theme was ‘In Her Arms’ focusing, on the relationship with the Panagia-Theotokos. “Behold your mother,” Jesus said to St. John the Apostle and Theologian when He was on the cross. The campers and staff were able to learn about the Panagia’s early life, the Annunciation, her life with Christ, and her Dormition. Attendees got to know God better by understanding that His Will was for her to become our mother, as well.

In addition to curriculum, campers’ days were filled with services in the chapel, Orthodox Life sessions, discussion groups, Olympic-themed activities, campfires, pool days, music, and arts and crafts. Friendships were formed and connections were created, along with life-long memories.

In a statement officials declared: “Camp Nazareth is appreciative of all of the support from our families, parishes, donors, and the many prayers! It is a true joy to see our campers love one another and grow in their Orthodox Faith each summer!