Восточно-Американская епархия РПЦ за границей
Old Testament Lectionary & Cue Cards for Great Lent Available on Diocese Website
The Eastern American Diocesan website is now offering for download the Old Testament Lectionary for Sixth Hour and Vespers on weekdays and feasts during Great Lent, as well as cue cards for clergy, specifically the Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian, and the verses on the Hours. Everything is available in English and Church Slavonic.
Charlotte, NC: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of "Reigning" Mother of God Church
On March 17-18, the Sunday of St. John Climacus, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America & New York visited the Church of the Icon of the "Reigning" Mother of God in Charlotte, NC, and led the divine services. In accordance with the Typicon, Divine Liturgy is not served on Wednesday or Friday of Cheesefare, so the feast (usually March 2/15) was transferred to the day prior.
Metropolitan Nicholas’ 2024 Great Lenten Epistle to the Clergy and Flock of the Eastern American Diocese
Great Lent is approaching – a time set aside for delving into ourselves, for examining our lives, for repentance and correction. Great Lent is not only a time to refrain from certain types of food; it is a time for asceticism of the mind and senses, when we abstain from impure thoughts, separate ourselves from our habitual sins, entertainments, and harmful routines
Coronado, Costa Rica: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates 30th Anniversary Celebrations of Our Lady of Vladimir Church
On Friday evening, March 8, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York arrived in Costa Rica to officiate the 30th anniversary celebrations of the establishment of Our Lady of Vladimir Church in Coronado, not far from the capital, San José.
Registration for 2024 Lenten Clergy Retreat is Open
Online registration for the 2024 Lenten Retreat for clergy of the Eastern American Diocese has opened on the diocesan website.
New York City: On Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral
On March 3, the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.
New York City: "…and Peace on Earth" – Synodal Choir performs Benevolent Concert to Benefit those Suffering from War in Ukraine & Holy Land
On Friday evening, March 1, a benevolent concert entitled "…and Peace on Earth ‒ Sacred Works: Prayers for Peace" was held in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City. The concert’s primary objective was to raise funds for relief organizations providing aid to those suffering from war in Ukraine and the Holy Land – especially ROCOR’s Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem.
Flushing, NY: Russian Orthodox Youth Committee offers 2024 Church Calendar Online
The daily Martianoff Calendar is the oldest surviving émigré calendar. It was read by our grandparents and parents, and now by us and our children. The Martianoff Calendar gives the designated daily church readings of the Gospel and the Epistle and lists the daily commemorated saints.
Nanuet, NY: Synodal School of Liturgical Music opens 2024 Registration
The Synodal School of Liturgical Music has now opened general registration for the 2024 summer session at Holy Dormition Convent "Novo-Diveevo" in Nanuet, NY, running from July 14-27.
New York City: On Sunday of the Publican & the Pharisee, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral
On February 25, the Sunday of the Publican n& the Pharisee, and the date when the Church honors the memory of the Holy Hierarch Alexis of Moscow, Wonderworker of All Russia, Metropolitan Nicholas o Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.
New York City: On 37th Sunday after Pentecost, Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral
On February 18, the 37th Sunday after Pentecost and afterfeast of the Meeting of the Lord, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.
New York City: Metropolitan Nicholas celebrates Namesday Liturgy in Synodal Cathedral
On Friday, February 16, the feast of the Holy Equal-of-the-Apostles Nicholas, Archbishop of Japan, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York celebrated his namesday. The First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad officiated the All-Night Vigil the evening prior and celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Synodal Cathedral of the Sign in New York City.
Stratford, CT: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of Holy Presentation Church
On Thursday, February 15, the great feast of the Meeting of the Lord, Holy Presentation Church in Stratford, CT, celebrated its patronal feast day. That day, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, arrived to share in the joy of the feast and to celebrate Divine Liturgy.
Moscow: Patriarchal Congratulations to Metropolitan Nicholas on his Namesday
His Holiness Kyrill, Patriarch of Moscow & All Russia, congratulated Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, in his namesday.
Jordanville, NY: Bishop Luke officiates Divine Services for Patronal Feast of Holy Trinity Seminary
On Monday, February 12, the Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom. These three great hierarchs and luminaries of the Church are considered patrons of every Orthodox seminary, and therefore this feast is recognized as the patronal feast of Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary.
Pompano Beach, FL: Metropolitan Nicholas performs Archpastoral Visit to St. Luke the Blessed Surgeon Church
On Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th of February, while on an archpastoral visit to the Florida Deanery, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York visited St. Luke the Blessed Surgeon Church in Pompano Beach, FL and officiated the divine services there.
Coconut Creek, FL: Metropolitan Nicholas visits Paideia Classical Academy
On Wednesday, February 7, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to Paideia Classical Academy in Coconut Creek, FL. Paideia Classical Academy is an Orthodox Classical School serving pre-school through 12th grade, established in 2012.
Chestnut Ridge, NY: Metropolitan Nicholas officiates Patronal Feast of Otrada Chapel
On Saturday, February 3, the feast day of Our Lady "Comfort and Consolation," Metropolitan Nichoas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to the American-Russian Aid Association "Otrada" in Chestnut Ridge, NY, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the local chapel’s patronal feast.
Palm Coast, FL: Metropolitan Nicholas pays First Visit to Renovated St. Nicholas Church
On Monday the 5th and Tuesday the 6th of February, Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York paid an archpastoral visit to St. Nicholas Church in Palm Coast, FL.
Brooklyn, NY: Bishop Jerome officiates Patronal Feast of Holy New Martyrs Church
On Sunday, February 4, when the Holy Church honors the memory of the Synaxis of the Holy New Martyrs & Confessors of Russia, at the request of Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America & New York, Bishop Jerome (Shaw) paid an archpastoral visit to the eponymous church in Brooklyn, NY, where he celebrated Divine Liturgy in honor of its patronal feast day.