Source: Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA Opening Remarks of the Chairman at Assembly of Bishops XIV My Beloved Brothers and Concelebrants in the Holy Spirit, I commence my remarks today by greeting you in the spirit of fraternal love and appreciation for your presence in this Fourteenth Convening of our Assembly of Bishops. In this year when we celebrate the Seventeen Hundredth Anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea, I perceive a true momentum, a genuine Kairos, inspired by the Holy Spirit within our Holy Orthodox Church, not only in these United States, but around the world.…
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Source: Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago LOMBARD, IL, November 6, 2025 – Following an affirmative vote by delegates of the 2025 Clergy-Laity Assembly, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago is returning to the City of Chicago. Subject to the approval of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA), the Metropolis of Chicago will be located at 1290 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60610. Proceeds from the sale of the Burton Place property in February 2022 – previously approved by delegates of the 2019 Clergy-Laity Assembly and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America – will be used to secure the new Metropolis Center.…
Source: Orthodox Youth and Young Adult Ministries OYM recently had the opportunity to sit down with Jacob Sparks, a campus missionary with Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) serving the colleges of downtown Atlanta. Through Bible studies, reader services, one-on-one mentorship, and even creative solutions like an Uber fund to help students get to church, Jacob is working to bridge the gap between campus life and parish life. In this conversation, he shares how his own journey through OCF shaped his calling to ministry, the challenges of witnessing to Christ in an intense academic culture, and why the most meaningful evangelism often…
Source: St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary Have you ever enjoyed a book published by St. Vladimir’s Seminary (SVS) Press? Have you or has someone you know—perhaps your own parish priest—lived or spent time on campus, worshiped in Three Hierarchs Chapel, or listened to a lecture at the Metropolitan Philip Auditorium from some of the most renowned Orthodox theologians of our times? However you might have interacted with the Seminary, whatever building you stepped into, or whatever good things you might have seen come out of the Seminary over the past half-century—more than likely Theodore (Ted) Bazil played an instrumental role in making it…
Source: Orthodox Observer Atop Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary’s “hill of hope” in Brookline, Mass., His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was installed as the new Chair of the Governing Board of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S. (NCC) on Oct. 14. As the first Eastern Orthodox hierarch and head of a jurisdiction to be Chair of the Board, Archbishop Elpidophoros’s installation marks a significant milestone in the history of both the NCC and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The installation took place during NCC’s 75th anniversary and Christian Unity Gathering, meeting from Oct. 13-16 in Boston.…
Source: Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA Staff from the Assembly of Bishops participated in the Lilly Endowment, Inc. Thriving Congregations Annual Gathering, the Orthodox Christian Laity 38th Annual Conference, and hosted an information session on Inter-Parish Associations for the Indianapolis area parishes during the week of October 8-13, 2025. October 8-10: The Thriving Congregations Annual Gathering brought together all grantees of the Thriving Congregations grant in the 2024 cohort. The grantees include 132 projects, spanning over 71 Christian denominations and movements across 30 states. The two days of the conference allow grantees to connect with one another, be…
Source: Orthodox Observer “[The Almighty] makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire. He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’” (Psalm 46:9–10) Along with millions living throughout our war-torn region, We, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem, rejoice at the recent enactment of the ceasefire in Gaza, and the successful release of captives. We take this opportunity to recognise the huge and courageous efforts of all…
Source: The National Herald CLEVELAND – Turmoil has erupted in the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Community of Cleveland following the arrest of the parish priest Fr. Dean Dimon for allegedly seeking sexual services for payment. The 76-year-old priest was arrested by the H.E.A.L. Task Force, as he is alleged to have attempted to approach a prostitute. According to court documents, he has previously been convicted of a similar offense. His arrest is part of the statewide program Operation Next Door and it was announced September 29. In the course of the operation, 135 individuals were arrested, accused of attempting to purchase…
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Source: Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America VIDEO: Ancient Paths, Enduring Faith: Highlights of the Pilgrimage to Lebanon and Jordan (short video) (full video) From June 13-July 3, His Eminence Metropolitan Saba led 29 seminarians, recent seminary graduates and clergy on a sacred pilgrimage through Jordan and Lebanon. The group enriched their spiritual formation and strengthened their understanding of the Church’s history and mission in the Middle East. They visited and prayed at dozens of churches, monasteries, holy sites and archdioceses. They celebrated two ordinations. And they connected with their Father in Christ, His Beatitude Patriarch John X; His Eminence…
Source: Orthodox Observer Salvatore Ambrosino We have published His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s address to the Templeton Foundation in its entirety here. Last night, the Templeton Prize was conferred on His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for his enduring commitment to the environment that has transcended the political seasons of the secular world. Instrumental in Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s nomination for the Templeton Prize, world-renowned primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall offered congratulatory remarks at New York City’s Lincoln Center. She was followed by former Vice President Al Gore, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also praised the Ecumenical Patriarch for his devotion to God…
Source: Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America Job Title: Director of Training and Development Location: Remote position with occasional travel Department: Youth & Young Adult Ministries Reports to: Chairman of Youth & Young Adult Ministries Position Overview: The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Director of Training and Development within the Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministries (YYA). This role is dedicated to strengthening the department’s ministry across the Archdiocese by coordinating workflows, fostering collaboration, and designing meaningful training and development opportunities for clergy, lay leaders, and volunteers serving youth and young adults.…