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Location Announced for 21st All-American Council
On May 5, 2023, the Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America, with the blessing of the Holy Synod of Bishops, approved Phoenix, AZ as the location of the 21st All-American Council. The...
View ArticleGrants Available to Further the Mission of Orthodoxy
The Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund provides financial assistance for organizations and parishes with innovative approaches to advancing the mission of Orthodoxy in the United States. June 30 is...
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His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Presides at 119th Annual Memorial Day...
The 119th Annual Pilgrimage to Saint Tikhon’s Monastery was held from May 26 to May 29, 2023. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon presided at the pilgrimage which commenced on Friday, with a welcome of...
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His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon at 2023 Seminary Commencements
His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon presided over the 2023 commencement exercises of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary and St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary on Saturday, May 20, 2023,...
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His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon celebrates services for Holy Pentecost at...
On Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon celebrated services for Pentecost at St. Nicholas Cathedral. Concelebrating with His Beatitude were Archpriest George Kokhno,...
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Office of Pastoral Life to Hold June Synaxis Clergy Online Event
The Office of Pastoral Life is pleased to announce our summer Pastoral Life Synaxis online conference for the clergy of the Orthodox Church in America on Tuesday, June 20th from 2:00-4:00pm ET. Father...
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Early Registration Discount for Parish Development Forum Ends June 22;...
Persons planning to attend the Parish Development Forum, to be held at Holy Trinity Church in Parma OH from 1:00 PM July 13th through noon on July 15, are reminded that the early registration discount...
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Departments Release “Essential Orthodox Christian Beliefs”
The 16-chapter “Essential Orthodox Christian Beliefs: A Manual for Adult Instruction,” is now available for free download. A cooperative effort of the Departments of the Orthodox Church in America, the...
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Order of St. Romanos Awarded to Noted Liturgical Musician
Reader John Joseph Tome, Choir Master at Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church, Burton, MI (Bulgarian Diocese) for over thirty-six years was awarded the Order of Saint Romanos on Sunday, June 11, 2023. His...
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Assembly of Bishops Blesses July 30th as “Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday”
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops has blessed July 30, 2023 to be “Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday,” the day for Orthodox parishes across the United States to learn more about the work of...
View ArticleOrthodox Church in America Seeks Applicants for General Counsel Position
The Orthodox Church in America has announced that it is seeking qualified candidates for the position of General Counsel. As the main source of legal advice and counsel, the General Counsel will serve...
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Polish Orthodox Church Provides Update on OCA’s Ukrainian Refugee Support
On June 18, 2023, the Polish Orthodox Church provided an update on the support for Ukrainian refugees made possible by the fundraising efforts of the Orthodox Church in America. A video update...
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Registration for Parish Development Forum Ends Friday July 7
Persons planning to attend the 2023 Parish Development Forum are reminded that registration will be available through Friday July 7. The Forum, with the theme “Our Parish and the Future”, will be held...
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His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon celebrates services for the Feast of Ss....
His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon celebrated services for the Feast of the Holy, Glorious, and All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul, at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Washington, DC, on...
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Revised Version of “Essential Orthodox Christian Beliefs” Released
The Departments of the Orthodox Church in America has released a partially revised version of “Essential Orthodox Christian Beliefs”. As reported on June 9, the initial version of Essential Orthodox...
View ArticlePastoral Changes for March and April 2023 released
The March and April 2023 “Pastoral Changes” — the official announcements of ordinations, assignments, releases, and related matters affecting the clergy of the Orthodox Church in America, as issued by...
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Many Years to His Beatitude Celebrating his 57th Birthday!
His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon celebrates his 57th birthday today. This morning, His Beatitude presided at the celebration of the hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Saint Mark’s church in Bethesda, MD....
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SVOTS to host third annual Seminary Education Day 2023 Saturday, August 5
Join us Saint Vladimir’s Seminary Education Day 2023! Listen to discussions by Orthodox scholars and ask them your burning questions on a variety of topics, including Scripture, Church History, current...
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His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Presides at Canadian Archdiocesan Assembly
His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon presided at the Canadian Archdiocesan Assembly, which took place on July 18-21, 2023, in Châteauguay, QC. On Thursday, July 20, His Beatitude addressed the assembly...
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Orthodox Church in America’s Thriving in Ministry Program Receives 5-Year...
The Orthodox Church in America is delighted to announce that its Thriving in Ministry Program has been awarded a significant 5-year sustainability grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. This grant, combined...
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