Holy Synod issues letter on compliance with sexual misconduct prevention policy
To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America: In April 2003, the Holy Synod issued the Policies, Standards, and Procedures of the Orthodox Church in America on Sexual...
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Holy Synod of Bishops Meets for Regular 2023 Fall Session
On November 6-10, 2023 the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America met under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon for its Regular Fall 2023 Session at the historic Holy...
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The draft Minutes and Reports of the 2023 Fall Session of the Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America are now available. The Fall Session was held via teleconference on September 28,...
View ArticleHoly Synod of Bishops Confirms Additional 2% Employer Contribution to Pension...
At its Regular Fall 2023 Session, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America met in Chicago, IL, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. At the meeting, the Holy...
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Holy Synod issues statement on the conflict in Israel and Palestine
To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, beloved children in the Lord, and to people of good will throughout the wide world: Every human life is incalculably precious;...
View ArticleThe Proclamation of the Holy Synod of Bishops on the Glorification of the...
The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America has heard the petition of The Right Reverend ALEXEI, Bishop of Sitka and Alaska, expressed in his November 2, 2023 letter to His Beatitude...
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Holy Synod elects Hieromonk Benedict as Bishop of Hartford and the Diocese of...
On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America, meeting under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Chicago, IL, at...
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OCPM and St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary Now Offering a...
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) and Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (STOTS) have partnered together to create the new Certificate Program in Prison Ministry, the first program of...
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His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Presides at New England Diocesan Assembly
On Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon presided over the 60th Diocesan Assembly of the Diocese of New England, held at Holy Transfiguration Church in New...
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Stewards Sunday: OCA Office of Pastoral Life
The clergy in the Orthodox Church in America have unique needs and demands borne from their calling. The OCA’s Office of Pastoral Life (OPL) strives to support clergy and their families so that they —...
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OCA Clergy Participate in National Clergy Retreat
Almost 120 bishops and priests from across the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) participated in the National Clergy Retreat from October 17-20, 2023, at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake...
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Metropolitan Council meets for its Regular Fall 2023 Session
On October 11-12, 2023, the Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America met in person to conclude its Regular Fall 2023 Session in Springfield, VA, under the presidency of His Beatitude...
View ArticleMetropolitan Council approves recommendation for 2% employer contribution...
On October 11 and 12, the Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America met in person, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, to resume the Regular Fall 2023 Session, which...
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Stewards of the Orthodox Church in America Begin 2023 Appeal
His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon has designated November 5, 2023 as Steward Sunday for the Orthodox Church in America. This Sunday has been set aside to help support the work of the Orthodox Church in...
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Retreat for OCA Widows of Clergy, November 7: “Illness & Aging”
On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, Mother Christophora of the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration, Ellwood City, PA, will present a Zoom retreat for widows of clergy titled,...
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His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Presides at Bulgarian Diocesan Assembly
On Friday, October 6, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon traveled to Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Fort Wayne, IN to attend the 60th Annual Diocesan Conference of the Bulgarian Diocese at the invitation...
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Submission to the Church: How to Become Children of the Light
You’re invited to the first webinar in Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary’s new Light of the World Webinar Series. This monthly webinar series will feature speakers from among Saint...
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Fall Semester Underway at OCA Seminaries
The Fall 2023 semester is well underway at Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, Yonkers, NY, Saint Herman’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kodiak, AK, and Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological...
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Orthodox Church in America’s 2024 Desk Calendar Now Available
The 2024 Desk Calendar of the Orthodox Church in America is currently in print and is now available in PDF format. Single Page view Double Page view As usual, all priests and deacons who are assigned,...
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Preconciliar Commission Meets to Plan 21st All-American Council
On Tuesday, September 26, the Preconciliar Commission met at the Chancery office in Springfield, VA, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. Members of the PCC include Archpriest...
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