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Pope Francis greets participants in a special audience with members of the International Union of Superiors General in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, on May 12, 2016. (Photo courtesy L'Osservatore Romano)

Two women join Vatican synod planning council for first time

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Source: America – The Jesuit Review Justin McLellan – Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For the first time, women will serve on the Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod, the committee that oversees implementation of the most recent synod and prepares the next assembly. The Vatican announced Dec. 13 Pope Francis’ nomination of four members to the 16th Ordinary Council of the Vatican synod office. Among his choices are: Consolata Missionary Sister Simona Brambilla, secretary of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, and María Lía Zervino, a member of…

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The Holy Synod of Bishops Announces the Upcoming Retirement of His Eminence Archbishop Benjamin

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Source: Orthodox Church in America The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America has announced the upcoming retirement of His Eminence Archbishop Benjamin, Archbishop of San Francisco and the West. In a letter read before the Synod at its recent session, His Eminence asked the Holy Synod to accept his retirement, taking effect on July 15, 2025, the second day of the 21st All-American Council in Phoenix, AZ. With gratitude for his many years of service, the Holy Synod received and accepted his letter, expressing their appreciation for His Eminence’s tireless commitment to Christ’s Church and the faithful of the…

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Metropolitan Tikhon Announces Significant Leadership Appointments in the New Year

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Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA]  His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Primate of the Orthodox Church in America, today announced several significant leadership appointments that will take effect January 1, 2025. Archpriest Alexander Rentel, who has served as Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America since January 2019, has been appointed as rector of Three Hierarchs Chapel in Yonkers, NY. In his appointment, Fr. Alexander will simultaneously resume his teaching position at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, where he has been a distinguished faculty member since 2004. In his expanded role at the Seminary, Fr. Alexander has also accepted…

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New Metropolitan of Atlanta is His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zela

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Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America With great joy and emotion, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was informed today, following a related telegram from His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, of the unanimous election by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zela as the new Metropolitan of Atlanta. The same joy and emotion fill the hearts of the entire hierarchy, the holy clergy, and the faithful of the Holy Archdiocese, especially those of the Holy Metropolis of Atlanta, which has gained a new shepherd in the person of the beloved Metropolitan…

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OCL 37th Annual Conference 2024 – Videos

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Source: Orthodox Christian Laity Videos courtesy of William Caras, OCL Vice-President Inter-Parish Associations (IPA) Presentation and Q & A Rev. Fr. Nicholas Anton, Director of Operations of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA, and Spyridoula Fotinis, Director of the Inter-Parish Associations (IPA) Project of the Assembly of Bishops, present the IPA program and its progress since its inception. A short question and answer session follows (question posed by Fr. Nicholas Greanias) before the Panel Discussion (a separate video) with panelists Metropolitan Nicholas (Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit), Archbishop Nathaniel (Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America), and Fr. Nicholas…

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Holy Synod of Romania announces 2026 focus on family pastoral care and commemoration of Holy Women, sets plans for Centennial events

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Source: Basilica.ro Originally published on October 26, 2024 by Aurelian Iftimiu The working session of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church was conducted on Friday, October 25, 2024, in the Aula Magna “Patriarch Teoctist” of the Patriarchal Palace, under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel. Following the elections for the Romanian Orthodox Archbishop of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Ireland and Iceland, the Holy Synod adopted several resolutions concerning pastoral care for Romanians in the country and abroad, including the following: The year 2026 was declared the “Solemn Year of Pastoral Care for the…

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Romanian Orthodox Church calls for prayer, calm, and discernment during current elections

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Source: Basilica.ro by Aurelian Iftimiu The Romanian Orthodox Church urges prayer, calm, and discernment amidst the ongoing parliamentary and presidential elections. We firmly reject any forms of behaviour that incite division or hatred and emphasize the need for dialogue throughout society to foster peace, mutual respect, and responsibility. This period, coinciding with the Nativity Fast, calls us to exhibit healthy conduct rooted in openness, understanding, solidarity, and communion. As an expression of freedom of conscience, each person’s vote faithfully reflects their shared values and beliefs. Voting should never serve as a source of social unrest but rather as the natural exercise of a…

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Patriarch of Moscow: Renewed support for Putin and the war to ‘defend our values’

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Source: Orthodox Times Despite ongoing discussions stemming from the 25th Congress of the World Russian People’s Council regarding the “Russian world” doctrine and its implications, the 26th Council further cemented the close relationship between the Moscow Patriarchate and the Kremlin. The meeting also underscored the Church’s support for the political leadership’s aspirations. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow chaired the meeting of the 26th World Russian People’s Council held on November 28, titled “The Russian World: External and Internal Challenges.” In his address, Patriarch Kirill highlighted the “unique model of interaction between Church and State,” emphasizing its pivotal role in preserving cultural and spiritual values.…

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CONSTRUALS OF AUTOCEPHALY: THE METROPOLIA, THE MOSCOW PATRIARCHATE, AND THE ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA

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Source: ACADEMIA Bohdan Hladio 2021, Master of Theological Studies Thesis Publication date:  2021 Publication name:  Master of Theological Studies Thesis Autocephaly is on the one hand normative in regard to Eastern Orthodox Church polity, yet due to the lack of clarity within the canonical legislation of the Orthodox Church as well as specific historical exigencies the construal or understanding of autocephaly has varied widely in different historic eras. On April 10th, 1970, the Patriarchate of Moscow issued a Tomos of autocephaly (“independence and self-governing status”) to the Russian Orthodox Greek-Catholic Church in America (now called the Orthodox Church in America or…

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Holy Wisdom – Holy Sophia: St Sophia Quarterly Fall 2024

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Source: St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary View the PDF here or click on the image below Articles in this issue Preamble: Holy Wisdom-Holy Sophia (English & Ukrainian) – EDITORIAL TEAM Wisdom: Those Who Came Before Us (English & Ukrainian) – GAYLE E. WOLOSCHAK, PHD Letter of Introduction for Quarterly (English & Ukrainian) – METROPOLITAN ANTONY Welcome Message – ARCHBISHOP DANIEL Thousand-day Anniversary of the Onslaught Against Ukraine (English & Ukrainian) – COUNCIL OF BISHOPS OF THE UOC OF THE USA AND DIASPORA Ukrainian Orthodox Church Independence as a Decolonization Movement (English & Ukrainian) – VERY REV. BOHDAN HLADIO Pluralism,…

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Metropolitan Elia of Oulu is the new Archbishop of the Church of Finland

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Source: Orthodox Times The Church Assembly of the Orthodox Church of Finland has elected Metropolitan Elia of Oulu as the Archbishop of the Orthodox Church of Finland in a vote held at the main church of the Valamo Monastery on November 28. Metropolitan Elia will travel to Constantinople on Friday, November 29, where he will participate in the services celebrating the Feast of St. Andrew the First-Called at the center of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on Friday and Saturday. The Holy Synod of the Patriarchate will convene on Sunday, December 1, during which the canonical election and confirmation of the Church…

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WCC executive committee members, staff and local hosts at the Panagia Panagiotissa Church, Protaras, Cyprus. Photo: WCC

WCC Executive Committee Radiates Hope Amid World’s Darkness

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Source: World Council of Churches The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee concluded its meeting in Cyprus with inspiration and practical plans for a way forward with hope, even in a challenging world. The governing body met in Paralimni, Cyprus, from 21-26 November to focus on planning for 2025, including the budget and implementation of WCC strategies. The thematic focus of the gathering was on peace-building in the context of occupation, war, and conflicts. “At our meeting in Cyprus, I felt the heartbeat of the World Council of Churches,” said WCC moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm. “The members of our executive…

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