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To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, As Hurricane Ian approaches Florida and as we see the extensive damage to the Atlantic Provinces from Hurricane Fiona, I am calling on all of the faithful of the Orthodox Church in America to intensify their prayer…

Sunday, November 13, 2022 will mark the 10th anniversary of the election of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon as Primate of the Orthodox Church in America. That morning, His Beatitude will preside at the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Saint Tikhon’s Monastery Church with the…

His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon issued a letter commending all parishes of the Orthodox Church in America to observe the first “Church Musician’s Sunday” on October 2, 2022. The purpose of the event is to bring awareness to the faithful of the important role of music in Orthodox worship…

His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon issued a letter commending all parishes of the Orthodox Church in America to observe the first “Church Musician’s Sunday” on October 2, 2022. The purpose of the event is to bring awareness to the faithful of the important role of music in Orthodox worship…

The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America has designated the Sunday following the commemoration of Saint Romanus the Melodist (October 1) as “Church Musician Sunday.” This new yearly designation, beginning on Sunday, October 2, 2022, will highlight…

Audio recordings of the five Plenary Sessions of the 20th All-American Council, held in Baltimore, MD are now available. Click below to download:Plenary Session 1 - July 18, 2022 Plenary Session 2 - July 19, 2022 Plenary Session 3 - July 20, 2022 Plenary Session 4 - July 21, 2022 Plenary…

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, Archpriest Alexander Rentel, Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America, represented His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon at the celebration of the Divine Liturgy and enthronement of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Manhattan, newly elected First Hierarch…

The Archdiocesan Choir of Washington, D.C. gave its premiere concert on Sunday, August 28 at Saint Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral. The group was formed earlier this year with the blessing and support of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. Led by Juliana…

The July and August “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 Alexander Rentel — are now available. Download…

The Archdiocesan Choir of Washington, D.C. gave its premiere concert on Sunday, August 28 at Saint Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral. The group was formed earlier this year with the blessing and support of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. Led by Juliana Woodill, the choir sang works from Great…

On September 8, 2022 His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon sent a letter of condolence to His Majesty King Charles III on the occasion of the repose of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch and the head of state of the United Kingdom, Canada, and many Commonwealth…

The Office of Pastoral Life is pleased to announce our fall Pastoral Life Synaxis online conference for the clergy of the Orthodox Church in America on Tuesday, September 20th from 2:00-4:00 PM EDT. Father Sean Levine, an Orthodox U.S. Army military chaplain stationed at Fort Carson, CO,…

At the 20th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America, the Dioceses of Alaska and Mexico offered presentations on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, July 19-20. After much interest, they are now available online here: Diocese of Alaska Forum Diocese of Mexico Forum The…

With the blessing of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archpriest Alexander Rentel, Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America, announced the following schedule for the funeral of Metropolitan Herman: Wednesday, September 14 4:00-6:00 PM: Viewing at Holy Resurrection Cathedral,…

With the blessing of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archpriest Alexander Rentel, Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America, made the following statement: This morning, Tuesday, September 6, His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman, former Archbishop of Washington and Metropolitan of All…

The Parish Development Forum today announced the scheduling of a three part webinar series updating popular sessions from the June 2022 online Parish Development Forum. “With its theme ‘The Orthodox Parish as a Vessel of Ministry’ the recent Parish…

The OCA Music Department will once again offer two of its popular introductory online courses for the benefit of church singers and conductors“Basic Conducting Techniques” (12 weeks) and “Basic Sight-Singing and Ear Training” (10 weeks)  ...

To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, Dear beloved children in the Lord, Today marks the beginning of the new ecclesiastical year and is a day we have, in recent times, set aside to pray for God’s creation, remember our place within it, and look…

His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon is asking for the prayers of the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America on behalf of His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman who is drawing to the close of his earthly life. Metropolitan Herman is currently in his home on the grounds of…

On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, His Eminence Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia, world-renowned Orthodox scholar and a hierarch in the Archdiocese of Thyateira (Great Britain) of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, fell asleep in the Lord at the age of 87 after battling a grave…