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Archpriest Timothy Hojnicki [STOTS Class 2005] will be the keynote speaker at the eighth annual Alumni Retreat on the campus of Saint Tikhon’s Seminary on Friday, August 30, 2024. The gathering offers STOTS graduates an opportunity to attend a seminar, interact with fellow alumni and…

In preparation for the upcoming 21st All-American Council in Phoenix, AZ, July 14-18, 2025, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon is calling on all communities of the Orthodox Church in America—parishes, missions, seminaries, monasteries, and all institutions—to submit reflections on this…

By the Grace of God, the Orthodox Church in America’s (OCA) Office of Pastoral Life (OPL) is thrilled to announce a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. that will better equip clergy and their families to face economic challenges that can persist throughout their careers. OPL…

For the third year in a row students and clergy of the Orthodox Church in America participated in the annual World Gathering of Orthodox Youth - Suprasl 2024 - organized by Suprasl: A World Fellowship of Orthodox Youth at the Monastery of the Annunciation and the Suprasl Academy in…

The first ever Certificate Program in Prison Ministry, in partnership with Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) and St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (STOTS) graduated its first cohort of students June 16-22, 2024. The inaugural seven students of the Certificate Program…

Delegates from across the United States gathered at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (OCA) in Mogadore (Akron), Ohio from July 26th through the 29th for the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America’s (FOCA) annual convention. The four-day convening focused discussions and movement on issues…

For the seventeenth year, the Orthodox Church in America has organized a Diaconal Liturgical Practicum to help in the formation of deacons and their ministry in the life of the Church.  Held this year from July 15-19 at Saint Seraphim Cathedral/Holy Protection Parish in Santa Rosa, CA, the…

St. Tikhon’s Monastery recently invited Horyzon Pictures to come document and showcase the place of the monastery and the life of arts education they are offering in their music and iconography programs.  As the arts are a vital part of our Orthodox faith, the monastery offers one-of-a-kind…

The December 2023; January, February, March, April, May 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…

The 2024 Parish Development Forum recently welcomed clergy and laity attendees from multiple Orthodox jurisdictions and eight OCA Dioceses to explore the Forum theme of “Our Parish and the Future: Equipping to Serve Christ in a Secular World.” Host parish for the Forum was Archangel…

His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon celebrates his 58th birthday today. The Holy Synod of Bishops, Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the Orthodox Church in America wish His Beatitude many more blessed years! Eis polla eti, despota!

Metropolitan Tikhon opens, addresses, 20th All-American CouncilThe Orthodox Church in America is one year away from convening the 21st All-American Council, set to take place from July 14-18, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ. The theme of the 21st AAC is “Gathered Together By Christ.” Clergy and…

St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) has entered a new phase of leadership, following this summer’s retirement of seminary president The Very Rev. Dr Chad Hatfield. The new leadership team is undertaking steps to ensure a smooth transition and renewed focus on the…

On Thursday, July 4, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon traveled to St. Tikhon’s Monastery and Seminary to visit St. Tikhon’s Camp of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania. This year, the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania also welcomed approximately thirty campers from the Archdiocese of Washington.

The St. Tikhon’s Music Program welcomes Fr. Caleb Lewis (DMus) as the new director of music, and Dr. Tabitha Lewis, both as faculty members for the 2024-2025 music residency year.  The St. Tikhon’s music program is continuing to offer specialized teaching and personalized mentoring of…

On June 25 - 26, 2024, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon presided at the celebration of the feast of the Wonderworking Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. This year’s observance of the feast was of particular importance as 2024 marks the 20th…

On Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon celebrated services for the Great Feast of Pentecost at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Washington, DC. Concelebrating with His Beatitude were cathedral associate priests Archpriest George Kokhno and Archpriest Valery…

Registration is now open for the 2024 Parish Development Forum, to be held from 1:00 PM EDT on Tuesday July 9 through noon on Thursday July 11. Host site for the Forum is Archangel Michael Orthodox Church, Broadview Heights, OH.  The Forum is co-sponsored by the Orthodox Church in…

Between May 15 and May 19, 2024 Protodeacon Sergei Kapral represented the Orthodox Church in America at both the National Council of Churches (NCC) Governing Board and the Creation Justice Ministries (CJM) Spring Board meetings in Washington, D.C. ...

The Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund provides financial assistance for organizations and parishes with innovative approaches to advancing the mission of Orthodoxy in the United States. June 30 is the annual deadline for submitting grant applications, and recipients are announced in the…