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IN THE NEWS: Florida, PA, Michigan; three new publications
Venice, FL: Holy Spirit parish celebrates groundbreaking Groundbreaking for the expansion of Holy Spirit Church, Venice, FL, was recently celebrated by Archpriest Stephen Lourie, Priest-in-Charge,...
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Metropolitan Council concludes fall 2014 session
The fall session of the Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America concluded on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Chaired by His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, the meetings also were attended...
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All-American Council Facebook page makes its debut
In preparation for the 18th All-American Council, a dedicated Facebook page has been initiated to tell the story of the Orthodox Church in America and facilitate updates from the AAC website. Among the...
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St. Tikhon’s Seminary announces October lecture series
Saint Tikhon’s Seminary here recently announced that its annual Fall Lecture Series will be held on Tuesday evenings throughout the month of October. All lectures begin at 7:00 p.m. and are open to the...
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Metropolitan Tikhon hosts celebration at Chancery’s St. Sergius Chapel
His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, and His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin concelebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America here on Saturday, September 27, 2014. The...
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St. Vladimir’s Seminary to celebrate Orthodox Ed Day October 4
The community of Saint Vladimir’s Seminary here has been busy making final preparations for Orthodox Education Day, slated to be celebrated on the school’s campus on Saturday, October 4, 2014. The...
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Preconciliar Commission reviews proposed AAC agenda, evolving plans
Members of the Preconciliar Commission [PCC], charged with overseeing the organization of the 18th All-American Council [AAC], met here under the chairmanship of His Grace, Bishop Mark of Philadelphia...
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Archdiocesan Assembly nominates Bishop Irénée for vacant Canadian See
Clergy and lay delegates representing parishes from across the Orthodox Church in America’s Archdiocese of Canada nominated His Grace, Bishop Irénée to fill the vacant See of Ottawa and Canada at an...
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Midwest Diocesan Assembly nominates Archpriest Paul Gassios for vacant...
One hundred and three clergy and lay delegates representing parishes throughout the Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese of the Midwest gathered at Archangel Michael Church here on Tuesday, October 7,...
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All-American Council Local Committee reviews final AAC logistics, agenda
Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta [center] with [from left] Ms. Ringa, Fr. Tosi, Fr. Manzuk, Fr. Jillions and Mr. Ilchuk.Members of the Chancery staff met with the 18th All-American...
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Book publishing celebrated at SVOTS’ Orthodox Education Day
Despite the torrential rains that pounded Saint Vladimir’s Seminary’s campus here on Saturday, October 4, 2014, hundreds of book lovers attended the school’s annual open house to honor the work of...
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PLANTING GRANT MISSIONS: Discovering the Church’s fullness in upstate NY
One year ago, the new iconostasis for Holy Apostles Mission here was being unpacked from a crate and set up in Father James Worthington’s garage. “The untreated wood was quickly stained and prepared...
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College students: Register now for OCF’s December 27-30 conferences
The Orthodox Christian Fellowship [OCF] recently announced that its annual college conferences will be held concurrently at Antiochian Village, Bolivar, PA and Saint Nicholas Ranch, Dunlap, CA from...
View ArticleNew scholarship to benefit female students at St. Tikhon’s Seminary
Saint Tikhon’s Seminary here recently announced the establishment of the LuAnn Motel Scholarship Fund by the Motel family—husband Donald; sons Dr. Peter Motel, Andrew Motel, Esq. and Stephen Motel; and...
View ArticleSt. Vladimir’s offers seminar on post-abortion, trauma counseling October 24
On Friday, October 24, 2014, Saint Vladimir’s Seminary here will host a one-day seminar titled “Pastoral Counseling Following Abortion and Other Crises,” specifically designed for pastors, trained...
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Ground Blessing for St. Nicholas Church at WTC to be held October 18
A Ground Blessing ceremony for the Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center is set for Saturday October 18, 2014 at 12:00 noon. The ceremony will include a combined prayer service of...
View ArticleJuly-August 2014 pastoral changes posted
The “Pastoral Changes” for July and August 2014—the official announcements of ordinations, assignments, releases, etc. affecting the clergy of the Orthodox Church in America, as issued by the Office of...
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Reflections on 18th AAC theme to appear weekly
The theme of the 18th All-American Council—“How to Expand the Mission”—will be explored in a new series of reflections slated to be posted on the 18th All-American Council web site every Thursday. The...
View ArticleGround Blessing for St. Nicholas Shrine at WTC to be broadcast live
The Ground Blessing ceremony for the Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center, slated to be celebrated on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 12:00 noon, will be broadcast domestically and...
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Remembering our college students
Metropolitan Tikhon and Bishop Michael celebrate anniversary of Princeton University’s OCF chapter, the oldest in the US, September 21, 2014.Every year, parishes across North America remember their...
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