The Parish Council is a body of practicing Orthodox Christians in good sacramental standing with the Church, elected by the members of a parish for the purpose of working together with the priest in fulfilling the goals and needs of that parish.  This brief description of a local governing body also describes the fundamental structure of the Orthodox Church, that is, clergy and laity together, are the “people of God”, seeking to the best of human capabilities to fulfill the missions entrusted to them by the Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ.

The following are the names (some members of the Church Triumphant and others still members of the Church Militant) of those who have led the Holy Trinity and they are thanked for their efforts.