Synod of Bishops concludes retreat
The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America concluded a spiritual retreat at Annunciation Cathedral in Ottawa, ON, Canada. The retreat was held from June 24-26, 2014, and was led by...
View ArticleHoly Synod holds summer meeting
The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America held a summer meeting at the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Canada, in conjunction with a spiritual retreat for the hierarchs. The...
View ArticleOCA Pension Board approves parsonage designation declaration
At their most recent meeting held at the Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America here on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, the OCA’s Pension Board approved a Parsonage Designation Declaration for members of...
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New Resource Handbook article explores Alzheimer’s Disease
The Purple Angel logo is an internationally accepted symbol for Alzheimer’s awareness.Alzheimer’s, a form of dementia or memory loss, is a disease with which most of us are familiar as we encounter...
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Eighth Annual Diaconal Liturgical Practicum concludes
Archdeacon Kirill Sokolov (standing right), Diaconal Vocations Program Director, with Father Sergius Halvorsen, faculty member, at the Eighth Annual Diaconal PracticumFrom June 22–25, 2014, deacons and...
View ArticleIN THE NEWS: Michigan, Oregon, PA and Massachusetts
Detroit, MI: Registration opens for August conference for catechists, diaconal vocations students Registration is now open for the Diocese of the Midwest’s first Catechist and Diaconal Vocations...
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Archbishop Joseph elected Metropolitan by Holy Synod of Antioch
His Eminence, Archbishop Joseph, has been elected Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of All North America by the Holy Synod of Antioch, meeting in Balamand, Lebanon on Thursday, July 3, 2014....
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Doctor of Ministry Class of 2017 meets on St. Vladimir’s Seminary Campus
Orthodox Church in America Chancellor Archpriest John Jillions greets the first D.Min. cohort on the campus of St. Vladimir’s SeminaryThe new Doctor of Ministry Program at Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox...
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Clergy continuing ed symposium offers opportunity for spiritual growth, renewal
From Tuesday, June 17 through Thursday, June 19, 2014, Saint Tikhon’s Seminary here hosted its Second Annual Clergy Continuing Education Symposium. Over 60 participants representing several OCA...
View ArticleCondolences sent on repose of Metropolitan Volodymyr
His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, sent a message of condolence to His Holiness, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow offering the prayers of the hierarchs, clergy, monastics and faithful of the Orthodox Church...
View ArticleSentence announced in Archbishop Seraphim case
The Orthodox Church of America has learned that the retired Archbishop Seraphim (Storheim) was sentenced today—Wednesday, July 9, 2014—to eight months in prison following his January 24, 2014...
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Metropolitan Tikhon sends greetings to newly elected Metropolitan Joseph
In a letter dated July 10, 2014, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, congratulated His Eminence, the newly elected Metropolitan Joseph of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America....
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Help OCF connect with incoming college students
Through its “First Forty Days” program, Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) is soliciting input from parishes in order to reach out to incoming first-year Orthodox Christian college students on...
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St. Tikhon’s Seminary hosts PaTRAM Institute Master Class
From June 30 to July 3, 2014, Saint Tikhon’s Seminary here opened its doors to welcome Vladimir Gorbik, choirmaster of the Holy Trinity-Saint Sergius Lavra Moscow Representation Church and rector of...
View ArticleApril-June 2014 pastoral changes posted
The “Pastoral Changes” for April through June 2014—the official announcements of ordinations, assignments, releases, etc. affecting the clergy of the Orthodox Church in America as issued by the Office...
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OCA representatives attend ROCOR youth conference
The relics of Saint John at the 20th Anniversary of his canonization. Photo by Janine AlpaughFor the first time, representatives of the Orthodox Church in America participated in the All-Diaspora Youth...
View ArticleOCA Treasurer releases report for first half of 2014
The report of Ms. Melanie Ringa, Treasurer of the Orthodox Church in America, for the first two quarters of 2014 was made available during the third week of July. While Ms. Ringa notes in her report...
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PLANTING GRANT MISSIONS: Spreading the Gospel in New York’s Finger Lakes
“Christians today are seeking the first century Church,” says Father James Worthington of Holy Apostles Mission here. “In the Lansing area, they are finding what they seek at Holy Apostles, a mission...
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Small Parish Forum attracts diverse group from US and Canada
Archbishop Melchisedek of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania opened the Forum with a message of encouragement and support.AnnMarie Mecera (left) shared principles and ideas for determining successful...
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18th All-American Council web site goes “live”
A special site dedicated to the 18th All-American Council [AAC] of the Orthodox Church in America went “live” on the OCA web site at http://18aac.oca.org on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. “The web site...
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