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New “life icon” resources on North America Saints available from DCE
A “life icon” is one in which a series of smaller icons depicting events from a saint’s life surround a larger panel depicting the saint in glory. A new resource now available from the Orthodox Church...
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Register now for second Small Parish Forum June 18-20
With the blessing of His Eminence, Archbishop Melchisidek and His Grace, Bishop Paul, the second Small Parish Forum once again will be sponsored by the Orthodox Church in America’s Archdiocese of...
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Register now for FOCA 89th convention in Atlanta
July 2015 marks the first time the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America [FOCA] will be holding its annual national convention—the 89th in the organization’s history—in conjunction with the...
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St. Tikhon’s Monastery announces Memorial Day Pilgrimage schedule
The community of Saint Tikhon’s Monastery and Seminary extends a cordial invitation to all to attend the 111th Annual Pilgrimage over Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25, 2015. “It is always a blessing to...
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Detroit site of OCA Mission School April 20-24
Saint Andrew House here will be the site of the first Orthodox Church in America Mission School April 20-24, 2015. Funding for the event was made possible through a bequest to the OCA for use in the...
View ArticleMetropolitan Tikhon, delegation depart for Armenia, Georgia
At the invitation of the His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon and a delegation from the Orthodox Church in America, will...
View ArticleJanuary, February and March 2015 pastoral changes posted
The “Pastoral Changes” for January, February and March 2015 — the official announcements of ordinations, assignments, releases, etc. affecting the clergy of the Orthodox Church in America, as issued by...
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Metropolitan Tikhon addresses Global Forum on Armenian Genocide
On Wednesday, April 22, 2015, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, addressed the participants in the Global Forum on the Armenian Genocide in Yerevan, the Armenian capital. [See related story.] The...
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OCA represented at Church World Service annual meeting
Orthodox participants included [from left] Donna Karabin, Nicholas Anton, Protopresbyter Michael Kontogiorgis, John Paterakis, and Arlene Kallaur.Representatives of the Orthodox Church in America were...
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Metropolitan Tikhon concelebrates Liturgy with Georgian Patriarch in Tbilisi...
On Sunday, April 26, 2015, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, concelebrated the Divine Liturgy with His Holiness and Beatitude, Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of All Georgia and Archbishop of Mtskheta...
View ArticleOCA Pastoral Life Colloquium opens at Chancery
A Pastoral Life Colloquium, in which representatives from every diocese of the Orthodox Church in America are participating, opened at the Chancery here on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. “Participants are...
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Two dozen clergy, lay leaders complete OCA’s first Mission School
Saint Andrew House here was the site of the first Orthodox Church in America Mission School April 20-24, 2015. As reported earlier, funding for the gathering was made possible through a bequest to the...
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Pastoral Life Colloquium discerns issues facing clergy and their families
Representatives from every diocese of the Orthodox Church in America, Chancery clergy, members of the Department of Pastoral Life, and an advisory panel gathered at the Chancery here April 28-29, 2015...
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Preconciliar Commission announces speaker, agenda for 18th All-American Council
Metropolitan Onufry of KyivHis Beatitude, Metropolitan Onufry of Kyiv and All Ukraine, will be the main speaker at the formal dinner to be held during the 18th All-American Council of the Orthodox...
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New Ministry Resource article pays tribute to older persons
“Older Americans Month” has been celebrated across the US in May of every year since the Older Americans Act was passed in 1965. “It is a time to acknowledge the contributions to our nation of past and...
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IN THE NEWS: Mexico, Canada, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida
San Esteban, Mexico: Construction continues on missionary residence The Diocese of Mexico of the Orthodox Church in America continues construction work in the rural village of San Esteban, Hidalgo,...
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Final draft of revised OCA Statute released
The final draft of the revised Statute of the Orthodox Church in America, slated to be presented for adoption at the upcoming 18th All-American Council (AAC) in Atlanta, GA July 20-24, 2015, is now...
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Metropolitan Tikhon attends Centennial Commemoration of Armenian Genocide in...
Metropolitan Tikhon at DC Genocide Commemoration/ Photo courtesy of the Patriarchal Parishes of the Moscow Patriarchate in the USA—www.mospatusa.com.His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, was among the...
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St. Tikhon’s site of PaTram Institute’s second choral class July 13-18, 2015
A mixed choir and conductor’s class titled “Cultivating Pearls” will be offered by the Patriarch Tikhon Russian American Institute [PaTRAM] in conjunction with Blagovest Bells at Saint Tikhon’s...
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Department of Christian Education announces new resources
The Department of Christian Education of the Orthodox Church in America recently made available three activities for the approaching Great Feast of Pentecost. The activities are designed for grades...
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