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Missions in Action: Ground blessed for new NC church
In honor of their patronal feast of the Three Holy Hierarchs and in anticipation of the construction of their phase 1 building program in 2015, the clergy and faithful of Saint Basil Mission here...
View ArticleSt. Tikhon’s Century Association to present “Hospitality A La Russe” May 3
Reservations are now being accepted for the sixth annual “Hospitality A La Russe,” sponsored by Saint Tikhon’s Century Association at Chernay Fellowship Hall of Saint Nicholas Church here on Sunday,...
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Evangelization Department web site launched
The Department of Evangelization recently announced that its new web site is now accessible at goodnews.oca.org. “The first purpose of the site is to make a wealth of accumulated wisdom and resources...
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Planting Grant Missions: New church dedicated in Kentucky
Clergy and laity from several neighboring parishes process around the new church on Saturday evening. Archbishop Nikon and Bishop Mark with Deacon Alexander Cadman at dedication service. The Saint...
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Youth, volunteers needed at 18th All-American Council
Youth from parishes across the Orthodox Church in America are encouraged to attend the 18th All-American Council [AAC] in Atlanta, GA July 20–24, 2015. “Youth and volunteers will experience the...
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OCA parishes, institutions receive insurance bonus
Michael Herzak of Insurance Systems Group, Inc., and his two sons recently presented a check for $27,536.00 to His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, the result of a special Loss Control Benefit...
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Orthodox Scout Sunday: Thoughts on Scouting
By official designation of the Boy Scouts of America [BSA], Scout Sunday is always observed on the Sunday before February 8, Scouting Anniversary Day [1910]. In years when February 8 falls on a...
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New Finnish Bishop to deliver SVOTS Commencement address
Metropolitan EliaHis Eminence, Metropolitan Elia, newly consecrated Bishop of the Diocese of Oulu of the Orthodox Church of Finland, will be the main speaker at the Saint Vladimir’s Seminary...
View ArticleDiocesan Chancellors, Treasurers consider finances, Statute revisions
Despite wintery weather, Chancellors and Treasurers of the dioceses of the Orthodox Church in America gathered at the Chancery here for their fourth annual meeting on February 3, 2015. The meeting...
View ArticleCourt upholds conviction of Archbishop Seraphim
On Thursday, February 6, 2015, the Court of Appeals of the Province of Manitoba affirmed the conviction of Archbishop Seraphim on one count of sexual assault. Archbishop Seraphim has begun his...
View ArticlePreconciliar Commission reviews AAC agenda, Statute revisions
Members of the Orthodox Church in America’s Preconciliar Commission [PCC], charged with the organization of the 18th All-American Council [AAC] in Atlanta, GA July 20-24, 2015, reviewed the agenda and...
View ArticleMetropolitan Council to meet February 10-12
The Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America will hold its semi-annual meeting at Immaculate Conception Seminary here Tuesday, February 10 through Thursday, February 12, 2015. According...
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Registration opens for STOTS Symposium dedicated to Metropolitan...
Registration is now open for the Academic Symposium honoring the life and work of Metropolitan Leonty, slated to be held at Saint Tikhon’s Seminary here May 14, 2015. The day-long program, which...
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Help Alaskan, Mexican delegates attend the 18th All-American Council
In an effort to assist delegates from the Dioceses of Alaska and Mexico to participate in the 18th All-American Council [AAC], a special appeal was initiated recently, with the blessing of the Holy...
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Metropolitan Council concludes spring session
The spring session of the Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America was held at Immaculate Conception Seminary here February 10-12, 2015. His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, delivered the...
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Planting Grant Missions: Breaking ground in Shreveport
The faithful and friends of Holy Nativity of the Lord Church here gathered to celebrate the formal groundbreaking for their new facility on Saturday, February 7, 2015. “We are very grateful for the...
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Diocese of the South nominates Archimandrite Gerasim for vacant Dallas See
Archimandrite Gerasim receives blessing of Archbishop Nikon after election.One hundred and nine clergy and lay delegates representing parishes throughout the Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese of the...
View ArticleMetropolitan Tikhon offers condolences, prayers on slaying of Coptic...
In a letter addressed to the Primate of the Coptic Orthodox Church, His Holiness, Pope Tawadros II dated February 17, 2015, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, expressed condolences and offered prayers...
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Metropolitan Tikhon speaks at NY memorial for Coptic martyrs
His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon spoke at a memorial for the 21 Coptic Christians who were beheaded by IS in Libya at Archangel Michael and Saint Mena Coptic Orthodox Church here on the evening of...
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Statute revisions available for comments by Church-at-large
The Holy Synod of Bishops recently blessed the general release of the revised Statute of the Orthodox Church in America for general review by the Church. The finalized revised Statute will be presented...
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