Tag: OCA
Colorado Springs faithful ask prayers in wake of Black Forest fire
Colorado Springs church not in danger; numerous parishioners affected. 17/6/13 In the midst of what Colorado officials described on Thursday, June 13, 2013 as “the ... Read More
Social media, internet behavior, and human sexuality among Parish Ministries Conference workshop themes
17/6/13 SYOSSET, NY The 2013 Parish Ministry Conference will feature several exciting workshops on a number of relevant and engaging topics. The Department of Youth, Young Adult, and ... Read More
Historic Alaskan village destroyed by fire
A watercolor of Belkofski’s Holy Resurrection Church, built in 1880. BELKOFSKI, AK - 4/5/13 In a report dated April 30, 2013, KTUU Channel 2 News ... Read More
Youth Directors release resources in wake of recent tragedies
SYOSSET, NY 22/4/13 The national youth directors of several Orthodox jurisdictions have collaborated to offer a resource packet for clergy and lay persons to minister ... Read More
Registration Open for summer 2013 OCA Parish Ministries Conference
4/4/13 Registration is now open for “Faith in Action: Equipping the Saints for Worship, Learning and Service,” a parish ministries conference slated to be held ... Read More
OCF leadership meets at OCA Chancery
On March 27-28, 2013, several leaders of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship , the official campus ministry agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of ... Read More
Holy Synod of Bishops concludes spring session
The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America held its spring session at the Chancery here Tuesday through Thursday, March 12-14, 2013. ... Read More
OCA Youth Department launches new grant program
SYOSSET, NY - 8/3/13 With the approval of theMetropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America, the OCA Department of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministrylaunched its Saint ... Read More
Lesser Synod, Metropolitan Council conclude meetings
SYOSSET, NY 4/3/13 The Lesser Synod of Bishops and theMetropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America met at the Chancery here February 25-28, 2013. His Beatitude, Metropolitan ... Read More
OCA hosts second annual meeting of diocesan chancellors, treasurers
SYOSSET, NY - 21/2/13 The second annual meeting of the chancellors and treasurers of 10 of the Orthodox Church in America’s dioceses was held at ... Read More
Youth Department relaunches “The Hub”—Resources for youth and campus ministries
SYOSSET, NY - 7/2/13 The Orthodox Church in America’s Department of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry has recently re-released “The Hub,” a comprehensive series ... Read More
Metropolitan Tikhon Enthroned as the Primate of Orthodox Church in America
On Sunday, January 27, 2013, His Beatitude, the Most Blessed Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America and Canada, was enthroned at Saint Nicholas ... Read More
Vigil celebrated at DC cathedral on eve of Metropolitan Tikhon’s Enthronement
His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, presided at the Saturday evening Vigil at Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Washington, DC, on Saturday, January 26, 2013, the eve of his ... Read More
Orthodox Christians to join Friday’s March for Life
21/1/13 - OCA On the eve of his Enthronement as Primate of the Orthodox Church in America the weekend of January 26-27, 2013, His Beatitude, ... Read More
OCA Primate Enthronement plans finalized; banquet tickets still available
SYOSSET, NY - 15/1/13 Plans have been finalized for the enthronement of His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon as Primate of the Orthodox Church in America at ... Read More
Metropolitan Tikhon attends reception at NY’s Russian Consulate
OCA – 11/1/13 His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, was among numerous guests who attended a reception at the Consulate General of the Russian Federation here on ... Read More
Orthodox Christians to march for life on eve of Metropolitan Tikhon’s enthronement
WASHINGTON, DC - 5/1/2013 On Friday, January 25, 2013—the eve of the enthronement of His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon at Saint Nicholas Cathedral here—Orthodox Christians from ... Read More
FOCA Juniors wrap up toy drive for Superstorm Sandy victims
OCA - 30/12/12 The national Junior Department of the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America extends a heartfelt “thank you” to one and all who ... Read More
17th All-American Council minutes posted
SYOSSET, NY - 14/12/2012 Approved minutes of the 17th All-American Council are now available on the web site of the Orthodox Church in America. The Council, at which His ... Read More
Archimandrite Alexander [Pihach] appointed Dean of Moscow’s St. Catherine Church, OCA Representative to Patriarchate
OCA - 9/12/2012 In a letter dated November 30, 2012, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon informed His Holiness, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia that ... Read More
Metropolitan Tikhon addresses the Church in Video
OCA- 30/11/12 A video address to the Church, featuring His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, is now available for viewing on the web site of the Orthodox Church ... Read More