Pastoral Changes for May 2017 released
The May 2017 “Pastoral Changes”—the official announcements of ordinations, assignments, releases, etc. affecting the clergy of the Orthodox Church in America, as issued by the Office of the Chancellor,...
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Metropolitan Tikhon presides at 113th annual Memorial Day Pilgrimage
Archimandrite Sergius and the Brotherhood of Saint Tikhon’s Monastery welcomed pilgrims “from near and far” at the 113th annual Memorial Day Pilgrimage May 26-29, 2017. His Beatitude, Metropolitan...
View ArticleMetropolitan Tikhon sends condolences to Archbishop Demetrios on repose of...
His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, sent a letter to His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, expressing condolences and offering prayers on the repose of His...
View ArticleApplication for grants to further mission of Orthodoxy now available
The Ganister Orthodox Foundation is now accepting applications for grants for organizations and parishes with innovative approaches to advancing the mission of Orthodox Christianity in the US. The...
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In the Spirit of Pentecost: SVOTS students minister in Guatemala
Seminarians in Tajumuco, Guatemala, with Father Alexios, parish priest, and lay leaders [Photo: Jesse Brandow].Five students from Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary—among them a recent...
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Plans for 2018’s 19th All-American Council take “another step forward”
Robert Butchko, Frs. Eric Tosi and Timothy Sawchak, and Dcn. Peter Ilchuk at recent AAC local committee meetings.Planning for the 19th All-American Council [AAC] of the Orthodox Church in America,...
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CSHA highlights Orthodox Christian outreach in Southwest Detroit
The Orthodox Church in America’s Department of Christian Service and Humanitarian Aid [CSHA] is pleased to announce the addition of an inspiring new article in OCA’s Parish Ministry Resources...
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Planting Grant Missions: “Out of the Nest, Time to Fly”
St. Katherine’s membership in 2014.It is the stated intention of the Orthodox Church in America’s Church Planting Grant Program to provide financial assistance to enable priests in fledgling missions...
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Clergy, wives invited to participate in June 30 webinar
An invitation has been extended to all clergy of the Orthodox Church in America and their wives to participate in a webinar, “What Does Marriage Have to do With Priestly Leadership?” at 2:30 p.m....
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Third annual OCA Mission School to convene August 21-25
Metropolitan Tikhon welcomes participants to 2016 OCA Mission School.The third annual Mission School of the Orthodox Church in America will be held at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington, NY...
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Department Highlights: OCA, Finnish Orthodox youth directors discuss...
Archbishop Leo with [from left] David Lucs and Deacon Jaso Pössi.Representatives of the Orthodox Church in America’s Department of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry and the Orthodox Youth...
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June OCAreview available for downloading, parish distribution
The June 2017 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...
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STOTS Diaconal, Parish Leadership Formation Program to begin in September
Saint Tikhon’s Seminary, South Canaan, PA, recently announced that registration has been opened for its two-year Diaconal and Parish Leadership Formation Program, slated to begin in September 2017....
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Chicago’s landmark Holy Trinity Cathedral celebrates 125th Anniversary
Current and future parish council members ring bells during the Creed.Chicago’s historic Holy Trinity Cathedral celebrated its 125th anniversary on the weekend of June 10-11, 2017. The celebration...
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MW Diocese to host fourth annual St. Macrina Conference August 11-12
Participants in the 2016 St. Macrina Institute.The Diocese of the Midwest’s catechist and diaconal vocations program, the Saint Macrina Institute, will hold its fourth annual conference at the Saint...
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Alaska’s 47th annual St. Herman Pilgrimage to be held August 7-9
Metropolitan Tikhon blesses pilgrims during the 2015 pilgrimage to Spruce Island.Hundreds of faithful are expected to participate in the 47th annual Saint Herman Pilgrimage to Spruce Island, home of...
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Romanian Patriarch Daniel receives SVOTS President
Fr. Chad Hatfield receiving the St. John Chrysostom Cross and Award from Patriarch Daniel [photo: basilica.ro/].The President of Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary [SVOTS], Archpriest Chad...
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In The News: From Pennsylvania to Finland!
Wilkes-Barre, PA: Recording of STM Chamber Choir concert broadcasted on Public Radio in early June St. Tikhon’s Monastery Chamber Choir in concert.On Sunday, May 28, 2017, the Chamber Choir of Saint...
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2017 OCA summer camp schedules announced
The end of the school year brings with it the opening of the Orthodox Church in America’s network of “coast-to-coast” summer camps! A comprehensive directory of over a dozen summer camping programs is...
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SVOTS to celebrate patronal feast day July 15
Alumni and friends of Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary [SVOTS] are invited to join members of the seminary community for the celebration of the Patronal Feast of Saint Vladimir on...
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