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Historic Alaskan village destroyed by fire

May 4, 2013 News
A watercolor of Belkofski’s Holy Resurrection Church, built in 1880.

BELKOFSKI, AK [OCA] – 4/5/13 In a report dated April 30, 2013, KTUU Channel 2 News announced that the abandoned Belkofski village on the Alaska Peninsula had been destroyed by fire. KTUU reported that Makrina Mack, Vice President of the Belkofski Corp., said the corporation became aware three days earlier that the fire that occurred, [...]

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Youth Directors release resources in wake of recent tragedies

April 22, 2013 News

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] 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 to youth and young adults in light of the recent violence in and around Boston. “We have been working together this week to offer jointly the best resources of [...]

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Registration Open for summer 2013 OCA Parish Ministries Conference

April 4, 2013 Featured News

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 on the campus of Marymount University, Arlington, VA July 10-13, 2013. Registration and/or additional information may be accessed here.  Those who wish to register by mail may download the registration [...]

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OCF leadership meets at OCA Chancery

March 30, 2013 News

On March 27-28, 2013, several leaders of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship [OCF], the official campus ministry agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America, met at the Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America here. Jennifer Nahas, OCF Executive Director. met with His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, Archpriests John Jillions and [...]

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Holy Synod of Bishops concludes spring session

March 19, 2013 News

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. In addition to His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, who chaired the sessions, other members of the Holy Synod in attendance were His Eminence, Archbishop Nathaniel; His Eminence, Archbishop Nikon; His Eminence, [...]

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OCA Youth Department launches new grant program

March 8, 2013 News

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – 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 Peter the Aleut Grant Program. The grant will be available to any youth or young adults seeking to offset costs of attending retreats, workshops, or conferences, or to visit [...]

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Lesser Synod, Metropolitan Council conclude meetings

March 4, 2013 News

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] 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 Tikhon presided at the sessions. Members of the Lesser Synod who participated included His Eminence, Archbishop Nathaniel; His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin; His Grace, Bishop Michael, secretary of the Holy [...]

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OCA hosts second annual meeting of diocesan chancellors, treasurers

February 21, 2013 News

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – 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 the Chancery here on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. The chancellors and treasurers met with Archpriest John Jillions, OCA Chancellor; Archpriest Eric Tosi, Secretary; Mrs. Melanie Ringa, Treasurer; and Priest [...]

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Youth Department relaunches “The Hub”—Resources for youth and campus ministries

February 7, 2013 News

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – 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 of resources for youth ministry. Available on the OCA web site, “The Hub” features a wealth of ideas, including youth and campus ministries programs, camp ministry, study guides and [...]

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Metropolitan Tikhon Enthroned as the Primate of Orthodox Church in America

January 28, 2013 Featured News

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 Cathedral in Washington, DC. In attendance at the Enthronement were members of the Orthodox Church in America’s Holy Synod of Bishops and guests representing several Orthodox Churches in North America [...]

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Vigil celebrated at DC cathedral on eve of Metropolitan Tikhon’s Enthronement

January 27, 2013 News

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 Enthronement as Primate of the Orthodox Church in America. Members of the Holy Synod of Bishops, many clergy, and numerous faithful also attended the service and received Metropolitan Tikhon’s blessing. [...]

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Orthodox Christians to join Friday’s March for Life

January 21, 2013 Featured News

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, Metropolitan Tikhon, together with other members of the Holy Synod of Bishops, clergy, seminarians and faithful of all ages will once again gather in the US capital for the annual [...]

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OCA Primate Enthronement plans finalized; banquet tickets still available

January 15, 2013 Featured News

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – 15/1/13 Plans have been finalized for the enthronement of His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon as Primate of the Orthodox Church in America at Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Washington, DC, on the weekend of January 26-27, 2013. On Saturday, January 26, the Vigil will be celebrated at 5:00 p.m. The following morning, January 27, [...]

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Metropolitan Tikhon attends reception at NY’s Russian Consulate

January 15, 2013 News

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 Wednesday, January 9, 2013, marking the celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord on the Julian Calendar. The reception was hosted by the Honorable Igor L. Golubovskiy, Consul General, and [...]

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Orthodox Christians to march for life on eve of Metropolitan Tikhon’s enthronement

January 5, 2013 News
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WASHINGTON, DC [OCA] – 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 across the country will gather in the US capital for the annual March for Life. The members of the Orthodox Church in America’s Holy Synod of Bishops will join [...]

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FOCA Juniors wrap up toy drive for Superstorm Sandy victims

December 31, 2012 News

OCA – 30/12/12 The national Junior Department of the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America [FOCA] extends a heartfelt “thank you” to one and all who donated toys and gift cards to brighten the season for children whose families continue to suffer as a result of November’s Superstorm Sandy. In addition to hundreds of toys, [...]

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17th All-American Council minutes posted

December 14, 2012 Featured News

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – 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 Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon was elected Primate of the Orthodox Church in America, was held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Holy Trinity Church, Parma, OH. Source:  

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Archimandrite Alexander [Pihach] appointed Dean of Moscow’s St. Catherine Church, OCA Representative to Patriarchate

December 9, 2012 News

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 the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America had appointed Archimandrite Alexander [Pihach] as Dean of the Church of Saint Catherine the Great Martyr, Moscow, and Representative of [...]

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Metropolitan Tikhon addresses the Church in Video

November 30, 2012 News

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 in America. The address was recorded on Monday, November 26, 2012 at the OCA Chancery in Syosset, NY. “I have chosen to first address you in this direct way because [...]

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All-American Council registration deadline extended to November 5

October 25, 2012 Featured News

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] 25/10/2012 According to Archpriest Eric G. Tosi, Secretary of the Orthodox Church in America, the deadline for registration for the 17th All-American Council has been extended to November 5, 2012. The Council will be convened at Holy Trinity Church, Parma, OH, on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, for the purpose of electing a [...]

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Holy Synod releases Pastoral Letter on Emancipation Proclamation

October 25, 2012 News

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] 24/10/2012 OCA On Tuesday, October 23, 2012, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America released a Pastoral Letter marking the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Expressing concern for human trafficking and related issues today, the members of the Holy Synod note that, “as the one hundred and [...]

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Holy Synod of Bishops concludes fall session

October 13, 2012 News

OCA 13/10/2012 The Holy Synod of Bishops met in plenary and closed sessions at the Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America here October 9-11, 2012. According to Archpriest Eric G. Tosi, OCA Secretary, the following decisions were made by the members of the Holy Synod during their gathering, which was chaired by His Eminence, [...]

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All-American Council registration deadline is October 15; dinner arrangements announced

October 13, 2012 Featured News

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] 13/10/2012   With the October 15, 2012 deadline for registration for the 17th All-American Council rapidly approaching, delegates are being urged to make hotel reservations and travel arrangements soon. “The hotels are filling up, so making reservations now is highly recommended,” said Archpriest Eric G. Tosi, Secretary of the Orthodox Church in [...]

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2013 Church Planting Grant recipients announced

October 4, 2012 News

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] 04/10/2012 The Department of Evangelization recently released the names of missions slated to receive Church Planting Grants in 2013. Two missions will receive grants for a second year, while two additional missions will receive first-time assistance.  The Diocese of Mexico also will receive a special grant. Receiving second-year grants are the Nativity [...]

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17th All-American Council registration deadline is October 15; Additional hotel, airline info

September 30, 2012 Featured News

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] 30/9/2012 Archpriest Eric G. Tosi, Secretary of the Orthodox Church in America, recently issued a reminder that the deadline for registration for the 17th All-American Council is October 15, 2012. The Council will convene at Holy Trinity Church, Parma, OH on Tuesday, November 13. Additional information concerning hotel reservations has also been [...]

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