Father Andrew Clements was born in 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio and was raised at SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Lakewood, Ohio where he served in the Altar, sang in the Choir, and became a parish Reader.

He graduated from John Marshall High School in Cleveland's Westpark district in 1969 and entered Iona College in 1970, graduating in 1973 with a Bachelors Degree in Communication Arts.

During his youth, he was active as a camper and counselor at St Vladimir's Camp in Green, Ohio where he continues to remain involved to this day. Also, during his seminary years, Fr Andrew was engaged in many Youth Retreats during his Christmas Breaks.

Upon his graduation from St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in May, 1977 with a Master of Divinity degree, he became the Choir Director and Youth Leader at St. John the Baptist in Warren, Ohio, a position he held for 6 years. In February 1982, Father Andrew married Debbie Campbell whom he met at St. John's. He was ordained to the Priesthood in August of 1983 at St John's.

Father (and his growing family of 1 child with another on the way) ended up in Byesville, Ohio to begin his first pastoral duties. After 3 years, he and his family made the move to St. Nicholas in Mentor, Ohio in 1986.

Over the next 3 years Father Andrew's family grew to include four children; John, Juliana, Michael, and Maria.

During his 26 years of priesthood, Father Andrew has been elevated to the rank of Archpriest and awarded various honors by the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America.