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Archiepiscopal Encyclical on the Fourth of July

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Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Prot. No. 178/2023 July 4th, 2023 Unto the Most Reverend and Right Reverend Hierarchs, Pious Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, Presidents and Members of Parish Councils, Honorable Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Members of Leadership 100, the Day and Afternoon Schools, Philoptochos Societies, the Youth, Greek Orthodox Organizations, and the entirety of the Christ-named Plenitude of the Holy Archdiocese of America: My beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord, … and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (II Corinthians 3:17) The Fourth of July is a National Holiday…

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Orthodox Church in America Seeks Applicants for General Counsel Position

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Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA]  The Orthodox Church in America has announced that it is seeking qualified candidates for the position of General Counsel. As the main source of legal advice and counsel, the General Counsel will serve the Primate of the Orthodox Church in America, the Holy Synod of Bishops, and the other Officers of the OCA. The General Counsel’s responsibilities encompass various legal areas such as First Amendment law, employment law, immigration law, tax law, non-profit law, and civil litigation. Although not expected to represent the OCA in civil litigation, the General Counsel will assist in…

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Meeting of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

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Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Meeting of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America participated in the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. His Eminence had the opportunity to brief the participants on the ongoing developments regarding the proposed revision of the Charter of the Archdiocese. His Eminence also proposed to the Holy and Sacred Synod that a Metropolitan be appointed as a hierarch for the current Metropolis of New Jersey. The Synod unanimously agreed. Under the existing charter, the hierarch with responsibility for the New Jersey Metropolis must…

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AOB ANNOUNCES INTER-PARISH ASSOCATION PROGRAM

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Source: Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA NEW YORK – The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America is pleased to announce its Inter-Parish Associations program. Inter-Parish Associations promote communication, camaraderie, and cooperation across Orthodox Christian parishes of all jurisdictions in a given geographical area. They are local (ie. the city/town level) and include both clergy and laity. Their purpose is to break down barriers across Orthodox Christian jurisdictions and, as a unified Orthodox Christian community, witness Christ’s love in local society. Visit assemblyofbishops.org/ipa to learn more! Orthodox Christian Laity is collaborating with the Assembly of…

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SPEAKER OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAKES HISTORIC VISIT TO THE ST. NICHOLAS NATIONAL SHRINE

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Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America New York, NY (June 27, 2023) — On Monday, June 26, 2023, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, made a historic visit to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center in New York. Speaker McCarthy is the most senior government official to visit the St. Nicholas National Shrine since its official opening on December 6, 2022. Speaker McCarthy was given a tour of Liberty Park and the newly constructed Church. The St. Nicholas National Shrine is a cenotaph that honors the memory of the 3,000…

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Assembly of Bishops Blesses July 30th as “Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday”

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Source: Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA Sunday, July 30, 2023, has been appointed by the Assembly of Bishops as Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday (PMAS) when all Orthodox churches of every jurisdiction recognize the importance of prison ministry for the life of the Church. OCPM Church Programs Manager, Mark Santana, has written a simple reflection on his most recent visit inside a prison, SCI Waymart, near St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (STOTS). OCPM recently held a staff retreat at St. Tikhon’s. We had the privilege of visiting with seminarians, along with the Dean at St. Tikhon’s Seminary and…

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Polish Orthodox Church Provides Update on OCA’s Ukrainian Refugee Support

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Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA]   On June 18, 2023, the Polish Orthodox Church provided an update on the support for Ukrainian refugees made possible by the fundraising efforts of the Orthodox Church in America. A video update explained that the funds collected by the OCA enabled two separate programs of Polish language instruction for refugees in 28 groups of students across 19 locations in Poland. These groups totaled 580 students, with 535 graduates of the programs. These sessions ran from March 2022 to April 2023. His Beatitude Metropolitan Sawa offered his blessing and gratitude for the programs…

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A New Charter for the Second Centennial

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Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople has initiated a process to review and revise the Charter of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and has given its blessing to have the Archdiocese participate in that process.  The Charter defines the mission and function of the Archdiocese and sets the framework for its administrative structure. The review of the Charter, designed to assess our strengths and weaknesses, and to make revisions where appropriate, is a welcome sign of a healthy and dynamic institution. The Ecumenical Patriarchate has given its blessing to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros to…

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OCA Departments Release “Essential Orthodox Christian Beliefs” (REVISED)

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Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA]   The 16-chapter “Essential Orthodox Christian Beliefs: A Manual for Adult Instruction,” is now available for free download. A cooperative effort of the Departments of the Orthodox Church in America, the groundbreaking work is an offering to the Church to assist clergy and parishes in their work of instructing inquirers and the faithful in the truths of the Orthodox Christian Faith. This work is not meant to replace time-trusted books and publications which have taught generations but to…

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His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Presides at 119th Annual Memorial Day Pilgrimage

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Source: Orthodox Church in America SOUTH CANAAN, PA [OCA] The 119th Annual Pilgrimage to Saint Tikhon’s Monastery was held from May 26 to May 29, 2023. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon presided at the pilgrimage which commenced on Friday, with a welcome of the myrrh-streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Mother of God, which was greeted at the monastery archway. The icon was then carried in procession to the monastery church, where a Service of Thanksgiving was celebrated in its honor. The day continued with Vespers and Matins, followed by a communal meal for the pilgrims. Later that evening, His Beatitude attended the commencement activities…

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Archbishop Elpidophoros, speaking at the Archdiocesan Council meeting in Detroit, insisted on changes to the Charter of the Archdiocese despite the opposed directives of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. (Photo: GOA)

Tension at The Meeting of the Archdiocesan Council in Detroit

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Source: The National Herald By Theodore Kalmoukos BOSTON – Tension was created during the recent meeting of the Archdiocesan Council, which met for two days at the Westin hotel in Detroit, due to the issue of the Charter of the Archdiocese. The issue was again brought up for discussion by Archbishop Elpidophoros despite the contrary recommendations of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. According to our information, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago reacted by saying that the issue was “out of order” and emphasized that “the Patriarch told us during our meeting at the Phanar that we should not publicly discuss the issue of…

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The Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem decided to depose the former exarch of Athens Damianos

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Source: Patriarchate of Jerusalem / Orthodox Times On Monday, May 29, 2023, the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem met under the Presidency of Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem and considered various issues of the Patriarchate, among which the following: The feasts of Holy Easter and the ceremony of the Holy Light of Holy Saturday. The departure to the Lord of the blessed memory Metropolitan Cornelius of Petra. Patriarch Theophilos’ recent trip to Brussels and His participation as a guest in the coronation of the King of the United Kingdom Charles III. The report of the deeds of…

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