Tag: OCA

Colorado Springs faithful ask prayers in wake of Black Forest fire

OCP- June 17, 2013

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

OCP- June 17, 2013

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

OCP- May 4, 2013

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

OCP- April 22, 2013

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

OCP- April 4, 2013

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

OCP- March 30, 2013

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

OCP- March 19, 2013

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

OCP- March 8, 2013

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

OCP- March 4, 2013

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

OCP- February 21, 2013

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

OCP- February 7, 2013

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

OCP- January 28, 2013

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

OCP- January 27, 2013

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

OCP- January 21, 2013

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

OCP- January 15, 2013

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

OCP- January 15, 2013

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

OCP- January 5, 2013

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

OCP- December 31, 2012

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

OCP- December 14, 2012

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

OCP- December 9, 2012

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

OCP- November 30, 2012

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