Tag: North America

$147,000 Raised for Syrian Armenian Relief Fund

OCP- September 25, 2012

25/9/2012 YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 25, ARMENPRESS: The first fundraiser by the Syrian Armenian Relief Fund was held on September 19 at the Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale. ... Read More

In Memoriam: Archpriest Peter Gillquist

OCP- July 2, 2012

2/7/2012 Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America Fr. Peter E. Gillquist, a retired clergyman of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America, fell asleep in ... Read More

Coptic Christians Praying for Egypt’s Believers

OCP- June 26, 2012

25/6/2012 A Coptic Christian leader in the United States and his flock are praying for fellow believers in Egypt. Bishop David of the Coptic Christian ... Read More

Ethiopian Regime war on ancient Ethiopian Monasteries

OCP- March 26, 2012

Ethiopian Heritage Society of North America 25/3/2012 Ethiopian Heritage Society Alarmed by Government Plans In yet another egregious assault on its own Ethiopian citizens, the ... Read More

Bedrosyan: A Series of Firsts in Armenian-Turkish Relations

OCP- November 7, 2011

By: Raffi Bedrosyan 7/11/2011 During the third week of October several firsts were accomplished in Turkey, with respect to the future of Turkish-Armenian relations, the ... Read More

Metropolitan Philip Announces Election of New Auxiliary Bishops

OCP- August 7, 2011

6/8/2011 Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on Saturday, July 30, at the 50th Convention of the ... Read More

H.G. Bishop Makarius Receives Historic Recognition

OCP- July 6, 2011

Eriterian Orthodox Church - Diocese of North America FILE NEWS-MAY 2011 On the combined occasion of his 80th birthday, 60th year of monastic life and ... Read More

Candidates for the Office of Auxiliary Bishop

OCP- June 16, 2011

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America June 7, 2011 To: Venerable Hierarchs, All Reverend Clergy, Archdiocesan Trustees, Parish Councils, and Faithful of our Archdiocese ... Read More

Three Deacons ordained for Malankara Archdiocese of North America

OCP- March 16, 2011

Syrian Orthodox Church in the USA North Carolina: Mr.Chacko George and brothers Shawn Shaji and Subin Shaji were ordained to the order of Deacon( Koroyoo) ... Read More

Appeal From FOCUS North America

OCP- October 3, 2010

Beloved Readers “He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in his arms, he said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes one ... Read More

Orthodox Christian Fellowship Honors Founder, Initiates Endowment

OCP- September 27, 2010

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Orthodox Christian Fellowship honored its founder, His Grace, Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos, at a tribute dinner at the San Jose Country Club ... Read More

Resolution of the Holy Synod of Antioch Regarding the Status of Bishops in North America

OCP- September 7, 2010

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America SYNODAL RESOLUTION The Holy Synod of Antioch in its 46 Synodal session, after long and careful deliberation and ... Read More

Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk meets with head of Greek Archdiocese in America

OCP- September 1, 2010

31/8/2010 On August 30, 2010, DECR chairman Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, who is in the USA on a working visit with the blessing of His ... Read More

Pilgrims from North America, Russia celebrate 40th Anniversary of Saint Herman’s glorification on Spruce Island

OCP- August 12, 2010

KODIAK, AK -- On Monday, August 9, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Jonah, presided at the celebration of the Divine Liturgy in Saints Sergius and Herman of ... Read More

FOCUS North America Launches Wednesday Night Meals in San Diego

OCP- July 29, 2010

26/7/2010 When people think of Coronado and San Diego, they think of Sea World, the Hotel Del Coronado, and old town San Diego. They don’t ... Read More

FOCUS Orange County Serves Homeless Children Living in Motels

OCP- July 29, 2010

When one thinks of Orange County, California, one doesn’t normally think of poverty since it is one of the wealthiest areas in the nation. However, ... Read More

Abba Seraphim visits the Eritrean Orthodox diocese of North America

OCP- July 27, 2010

British- Eriterian Orthodox Churches At the invitation of the North American Archdiocese of the Eritrean Orthodox Church Abba Seraphim attended its twelfth annual conference, held ... Read More

Archdiocese Clergy Symposium Convenes at Antiochian Village

OCP- July 27, 2010

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America Bishops, priests and deacons from across North America, led by His Eminence Metropolitan Philip, are gathering the week ... Read More

Antiochian House of Studies to Host 30th Anniversary Festivities

OCP- July 20, 2010

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America On Thursday evening, September 2, the Antiochian House of Studies will be kicking off their First Inaugural Alumni ... Read More

Special Prayer Vigil for Patriarch Antonios, Prisoner of Conscience

OCP- July 16, 2010

15/7/2010 The Eritrean Orthodox Church – Archdiocese of North America – is organizing a special prayer for His Holiness Abune Antonios, Patriarch of the Eritrean ... Read More

Convocation on Orthodox Prison Ministry to be held August 19-21

OCP- June 25, 2010

06/24/2010 Orthodox Church in America PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry , the official prison ministry recognized by the Standing Conference of the ... Read More