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To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, beloved children in the Lord, Christ is risen! Indeed he is risen! “This is the chosen and holy day, first of sabbaths, king and lord of days, the feast of feasts, holy day of holy days. On this day we bless…

The serving schedule for His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon has been released for Holy Week and Pascha 2025.Download Schedule

As previously announced, the 21st All-American Council will take place at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, AZ on July 14-18, 2025. Please note the following deadlines:Council Exhibitor registration closes: June 13, 2025. Youth Staff & Volunteer registration closes: June 13,…

On Monday, April 7, the feast of the Annunciation according to the Julian Calendar, as well as the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the repose of Saint Tikhon the Confessor and Patriarch of Moscow, with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, and at the invitation of His…

The monastic brotherhood of the Monastery of Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk has announced the 121st annual Memorial Day Pilgrimage to take place from May 23 to May 26, 2025.  This year we honor and commemorate the special occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Repose of St. Tikhon of Moscow.  We…

On March 17–20, 2025, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America met for its 2025 Regular Spring Session in Springfield, VA, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. The Holy Synod met at the Hilton Springfield, beginning with an Opening Molieben on…

On February 25, 2025, the Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America approved the recommendation of the Preconciliar Commission to designate Dallas, TX, as the host city for the 22nd All-American Council. The Council will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas from July 24–28,…

To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, beloved children in the Lord, This year, the Orthodox Church in America marks the 100th anniversary of the repose of Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and Enlightener of North America. It is now a full century since…

The Holy Synod meeting today under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, unanimously decided to elevate His Grace Bishop Alexei of Sitka and Alaska to the dignity of archbishop. May God grant His Eminence Archbishop Alexei many years!

On March 17, 2025, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon sent a letter of Congratulations to His Eminence Archbishop John, newly elected as Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania. Your Eminence, dear brother and concelebrant in the Lord’s Mysteries, I write to congratulate you on…

The Office of Pastoral Life would like to invite all the clergy widows for our upcoming retreat on Saturday, March 15, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The guest speaker is Archpriest Steven Voytovich, and the theme of the talk will be “Confession”.  ...

The November and Deceber 2024 “Pastoral Changes” — the official announcements of ordinations, assignments, releases, and related matters affecting the clergy of the Orthodox Church in America, as issued by the Office of the Chancellor, Archpriest Alessandro Margheritino — are now…

The Regular Spring 2025 Session of the Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America convened via teleconference on Tuesday, February 25, and Thursday, February 27, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. The Council conducted its general business by reviewing…

In the second half of February, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon appointed a delegation to visit three Orthodox autocephalous Churches. These visits—to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, and the Serbian Orthodox Church—were primarily intended to maintain and…

OPL Leaders Gather at The Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration The well-being of our clergy is essential to the health of the Church. Strong, supported clergy lead vibrant, thriving parishes, creating communities where faith can flourish. The Office of Pastoral Life (OPL) exists to…

To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, beloved children in the Lord, Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory forever! We read in the life of St. Euthymius the Great that, in the time of the great Palestinian monastic fathers…

St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ionuț-Alexandru Tudorie as President for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030.  ...

On Tuesday, February 18, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon welcomed Archpriest Daniel Andrejuk to the temporary Chancery office of the Orthodox Church in America in Springfield, VA. Fr. Daniel, who serves as the Dean and Representative of…

On February 12, 2025, the Pre-Conciliar Commission of the Orthodox Church in America met to continue its preparations for the 21st All-American Council, which will take place on July 14-18, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon opened the meeting with prayer and offered…

After a year-long struggle with the Veterans Administration, St. Tikhon’s Seminary is happy to report that Veterans Benefit use is being restored at the seminary! The previous Presidential administration restricted…