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Five reasons youth should attend the 18th AAC in July
It’s not too late to register for the youth program that will be held during the 18th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America in Atlanta, GA July 20-24, 2015. Andrew Boyd, who chairs the...
View ArticleMay 20 stewardship-generosity webinar to preview Small Parish Forum themes
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. EDT, the Archdiocese of Western Pennsylvania of the Orthodox Church in America will offer a free webinar devoted to reviewing good stewardship practices for...
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St. Tikhon’s Monastery Press releases two new titles
Saint Tikhon’s Monastery Press here recently announced the publication of two new books, The Soul’s Longing: An Orthodox Christian Perspective on Biblical Interpretation by Dr. Mary Ford, and Being...
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Planting Grant Missions: South Carolina faithful bless site of future church
Priest James Bozeman and the faithful of Saint James Church here marked their patronal feast day with the celebration of the blessing of the newly acquired site on which their future church will be...
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It’s not too late to help Alaskan, Mexican delegates attend the 18th AAC
Crucial to the success of the 18th All-American Council, slated to convene in Atlanta, GA July 20-24, 2015, is a full complement of delegates representing parishes of every diocese of the Orthodox...
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Marking the 50th Anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Leonty
On May 14, 2015, the Orthodox Church in America marked the 50th anniversary of the repose of His Eminence, Metropolitan Leonty, who served as Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of All America and...
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18th AAC Delegate Handbook now available
The Delegate Handbook for the 18th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America has been released in accordance with Article III, Section 5 A of the current OCA Statute, which mandates the...
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Metropolitan Leonty Symposium held at St. Tikhon’s Seminary
On Thursday, May 14, 2015, Saint Tikhon’s Seminary here hosted a Symposium on the life, witness, and service of His Eminence, the late Metropolitan Leonty. [See related story.] The day opened with the...
View ArticleThe Great Feast of the Ascension: The Event Between Events
“Thou hast ascended in glory bringing joy to Thy disciples with the promise of the Holy Spirit, O Lord! Glory to Thee!” I find it odd that the great and joyful feast of the Ascension is often not well...
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111th Annual Pilgrimage to St. Tikhon’s Monastery opens Friday, May 22
The 111th Annual Pilgrimage to Saint Tikhon’s Monastery here will open officially on Friday, May 22 at 3:30 p.m. with the greeting of the Hawaiian Myrrh Streaming Icon of the Mother of God at the...
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June 15 deadline announced for placing ads in FOCA, 18th AAC commemorative book
As announced earlier on the web sites of the Orthodox Church in America and the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America [FOCA] a commemorative book will be published for the 18th All-American...
View ArticleOCA Chancery closed on Memorial Day
The Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.
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St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press launches Coptic Studies Series
Bishop Suriel presents an icon in the Coptic tradition to Fr. John Behr.Saint Vladimir’s Seminary Press, the publishing house of Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, has launched a new...
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Faithful flock to St. Tikhon’s Monastery for 111th annual Pilgrimage
Faithful “from near and far” gathered during the Memorial Day weekend at Saint Tikhon’s Monastery here for the 111th annual Pilgrimage May 22 through 25, 2015. Throughout the weekend, liturgical...
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Assembly of Bishops’ Executive Committee to meet with Ecumenical Patriarch...
In a media release posted on the web site of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, it was announced that the Assembly’s Executive Committee will travel to...
View ArticleLearn how to speak about your faith on Youth Department’s Google Hangout
The Youth Department of the Orthodox Church in America, in partnership with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. is launching a new on-line program—“Praxis: Christian Life Realized”—for high...
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AAC hotel reservation deadline fast approaching
Delegates to and participants in the 18th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America are urged to make reservations at the Hilton Atlanta as soon as possible. The AAC will convene on July...
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St. Tikhon’s Seminary opens search for Director of Student Life
Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary here recently initiated a search for a full-time Director for its Office of Student Life, which directly provides for the overall welfare and practical...
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Speakers announced for second Small Parish Forum
Speakers for the second Small Parish Forum, which is being cosponsored by the Archdiocese of Western Pennsylvania and the Diocese of the Midwest at Saint Nicholas Church here June 18-20, 2015, were...
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Thirty-one students graduate from St. Vladimir’s Seminary
Thirty-one seminarians, including nine ordained to Holy Orders, were granted degrees during Commencement exercises at Saint Vladimir’s Seminary here on May 30, 2015. Twelve graduates received Master of...
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