Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America The Executive Committee of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund, Inc, a major nonprofit public charitable organization, seeks an Executive Director with overall strategic and operational responsibility for the staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission to advance Orthodoxy and Hellenism in America. The ideal candidate should have a track record of fundraising, communication and organizational skills and the ability to interface effectively with the Greek American Community. Leadership and Management The Executive Director shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall be a member in good standing of the Greek…
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Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] On March 17–20, 2025, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America met for its 2025 Regular Spring Session in Springfield, VA, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. The Holy Synod met at the Hilton Springfield, beginning with an Opening Molieben on Tuesday morning. His Beatitude offered introductory remarks, followed by his report. The Holy Synod then heard reports and updates on a range of internal Church matters, including the Archdiocese of Washington and relocation planning, as well as the stavropegial institutions. Diocesan reports were received throughout the sessions.…
Source: Orthodox Christian Mission Center Metropolitan Joan of Korçë to be enthroned March 29 On March 16, 2025, the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania elected Metropolitan Joan of Korçë as the new Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania, with his enthronement scheduled for March 29, 2025. This significant event marks a new chapter for the Orthodox Church of Albania following the profound legacy of His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios, of blessed memory. Archbishop-elect Joan, a native of Tirana who served alongside Archbishop Anastasios for over 30 years in Albania, is celebrated for his deep commitment to…
Source: The National Herald By Theodore Kalmoukos Originally published on February 15, 2025 BOSTON –Metropolitan Constantine of Denver, who was elected on May 17, 2024 and was enthroned on June 26 of the same year, emphasized in his first interview with The National Herald that the Metropolis of Denver is the largest geographically within the Archdiocese of America. Specifically, he stated that “out of the 49 parishes and 2 monasteries, it is only 8 that I can visit by car, the rest is by airplane” which necessitates him being constantly in flight and moving from airport to airport. When asked…
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Source: Orthodox Church in America In the second half of February, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon appointed a delegation to visit three Orthodox autocephalous Churches. These visits—to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, and the Serbian Orthodox Church—were primarily intended to maintain and further develop fraternal relationships. On February 19, 2025, Archpriest Alessandro Margheritino, Acting Chancellor and Secretary of the Orthodox Church in America, traveled with Archpriest Alexander Rentel, former Chancellor and COO at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, to Istanbul for a visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate. While in Constantinople and at the Phanar, the delegation met with hierarchs and members of…
Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] OPL Leaders Gather at The Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration The well-being of our clergy is essential to the health of the Church. Strong, supported clergy lead vibrant, thriving parishes, creating communities where faith can flourish. The Office of Pastoral Life (OPL) exists to ensure that those who serve the Church—priests, clergy wives, and clergy families—receive the care, resources, and encouragement they need. On February 18-19, 2025, OPL leaders gathered for an in-person retreat at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Elwood City, PA. The retreat was a time for deep reflection, strategic planning, and…
Source: Orthodox Christian Laity This video presentation produced on the occasion of Orthodox Christian Laity’s 20th Anniversary includes: 1) A New Era Begins – The story of the historic Ligonier Conference on Unity 2) Welcome Home – The story of the Evangelical Orthodox Church
Source: The National Herald CONSTANTINOPLE – His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew issued the following uplifting catechetical homily for the opening of the Great Lent: “Most honorable brother Hierarchs and blessed children in the Lord, Once again, with the will and grace of God the giver of all good things, we are entering Holy and Great Lent, the blessed period of fasting and repentance, of spiritual vigilance and journey with the Lord, as He comes to His voluntary passion, in order to reach the veneration of His splendid Resurrection and become worthy of our own passage from earthly things to “that…
Source: St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary February 26, 2025, Yonkers, NY – St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ionuț-Alexandru Tudorie as President for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. This decision follows a comprehensive international search process led by His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon (OCA) as chair of the President Search Committee, in collaboration with Committee members: the Right Reverend Archimandrite Jeremy Davis, Executive Chair of the SVOTS Board of Trustees; trustees Dr Carla Thomas, Dr Ana Iltis, and the V. Rev. Dr Philip LeMasters; and faculty members Dr Peter Bouteneff and the Rev.…
Source: Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate For over a century, the Theological School of Halki was one of the foremost Orthodox seminaries anywhere in the world, training hierarchs and clergy for the Church around the globe. Turkish authorities, however, forced it to close it in 1971, and since then, numerous efforts to reopen it have come to naught. In recent months, there have been new discussions regarding its eventual reopening. The Theological School of Halki has a most illustrious history: from it have graduated two saints, Saint Chrysostomos of Smyrna and Saint Raphael of Brooklyn, as well as six Ecumenical Patriarchs, including…
Source: Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate The Patriarchate of Moscow has initiated a schism within the Orthodox Church, and is doing everything it can to deepen and perpetuate that division. The Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa is one of the five ancient and original Patriarchates of the Church; in modern times, it has been fulfilling the Lord Jesus Christ’s call to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) by establishing archdioceses and bishoprics in countries including Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania,…