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Employment opportunities available in SVOTS Advancement Office
Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary recently posted two new job opportunities on its web site, both of which will support the school’s Advancement Office. The “Director of Annual and...
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Central Florida parishes offer prayers in wake of Orlando shooting
Fr. John Hamatie leads prayers at Orlando’s St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church.Clergy and faithful from Central Florida gathered at Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church in downtown Orlando on the...
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Two days and two historic celebrations in Juneau, Alaska
Bishop David blesses monument to Aleuts who perished during WWII internment. Boris Merculief and General Jake Lestenkof unveil the monument Bishop David with [from left] Fr. Thomas Andrew, Reader...
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Holy and Great Council opens Monday; special web site available
His All-Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew [center] with Primates gathering in Crete. Photo © GOA/Dimitrios PanagosAccording to the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s Press Office for the Holy and Great...
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Minneapolis conference to explore future of Orthodox Church music
Minneapolis’ St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir.Over 140 participants from 31 states and 5 countries are expected to arrive in the Twin Cities this week for the International Society for Orthodox Church...
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Apply now to Doctor of Ministry cohort at St. Vladimir’s Seminary
Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary is still accepting students into its newly forming Doctor of Ministry [D.Min.] cohort. Currently, the cohort consists of seven priests, chaplains, and...
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Our Heritage: New STM Press title highlights St. Tikhon’s instructions,...
Saint Tikhon’s Monastery Press recently released its latest title, Saint Tikhon of Moscow: Instructions & Teachings for the American Orthodox Faithful (1898-1907). “Saint Tikhon is the father of...
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Holy Synod of Bishops issues “Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs Regarding...
On June 16, 2016, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America approved a statement entitled “Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs Regarding Marriage.” The purpose of that statement was to...
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Send us your summer camp, VCS photos!
School’s out, and that means the summer months will be filled with another round of camp and Vacation Church School programs. Once again, we’d like to add your favorite photos to the Orthodox Church...
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SVOTS hosts Doctor of Ministry students
Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry [D.Min.] Cohort, Class of 2017, met on campus June 19–25, 2016, for intensive study in two courses: “Ministry to the Sick and Dying”...
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Holy and Great Council concludes on the Sunday of All Saints
Photo © GOA/Dimitrios PanagosThe Holy and Great Council officially concluded with the Patriarchal concelebration of the Divine Liturgy on June 26, 2016—the Sunday of All Saints—at which His...
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Learning the “deeper lessons of life” in Southwest Detroit neighborhood
Fr. Paul Albert blesses “Garden of Saints.”“It’s not just about the meal, or even the guests,” says an 80-year-old who regularly volunteers for Orthodox Detroit Outreach [ODO]. “For those serving,...
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Bulgarian Diocese concludes 53rd annual Conference
Bishop Alexander with the Bulgarian Diocese’s priests and deacons at the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 26, 2016.His Grace, Bishop Alexander chaired the 53rd annual Diocesan Conference of the Orthodox...
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Still time to register for “Youth Council” in Chicago July 22-25
There’s still time to register for the first “Youth Council,” slated to take place during the 90th annual Convention of the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America [FOCA] in suburban Rosemont, IL...
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ISOCM symposium celebrates unity in diversity of Orthodox Church Music
Participants from nearly every jurisdiction in North America attended the 2016 Pan-Orthodox Music Symposium held at the Saint Mary’s Cathedral here June 23-26, 2016. “When we attend conferences and...
View ArticleChancery closed in observance of Independence Day
The Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016 in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, July 5. We wish all of our readers a...
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Missions invited to apply for 2017 Church Planting Grants
Applications for 2017 Church Planting Grants are now being accepted by the Orthodox Church in America’s Department of Evangelization. Detailed information and application forms are available on the...
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Youth, pastoral conferences reflect growth of Mexican Diocese
Archbishop Alejo addresses youth at diocesan conference.Two significant events in the life of the Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese of Mexico occurred during the month of June 2016. Nearly 100 youth...
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July OCAreview now available for downloading, parish distribution
The July 2016 edition of “OCAreview: The Orthodox Church in America’s Monthly Hard-Copy Digest” is now available in color and black and white PDF formats for downloading and local distribution. With...
View ArticlePastoral Changes for April, May 2016 released
The “Pastoral Changes” for April and May 2016—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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