Orthodox Church in America Synod Concludes Fall Session

By admin on October 6, 2011 Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Orthodox Church in America Orthodox Church in America Synod Concludes Fall Session SYOSSET, NY [OCA] The fall session of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America concluded on Thursday, October 6, 2011. The meeting was chaired by His Beatitude, Metropolitan Jonah, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America, and Canada. In attendance were His Eminence, Archbishop Nathaniel of Detroit and the Romanian Episcopate; His Grace, Bishop Tikhon Bishop of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, Secretary; His Grace, Bishop Benjamin of San Francisco and the West; His Grace, Bishop Alejo of Mexico City; His Grace, Bishop Melchisedek…

Clergy Compensation in Greek Orthodox Churches

By admin on September 29, 2011 Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: National Herald | Theodore Kalmoukas Clergy Compensation in Greek Orthodox Churches BOSTON – A newly-assigned priest who has just graduated from the Seminary should make an annual salary of $49,128 – $66,528 plus extras such as insurance, an automobile, a house (or an allowance for one) retirement contributions, seminars expenses, and many more. A priest with 35 years of ministry and more will earn $113,856 – $120,144, according to the Clergy Compensation Plan for 2012. The priests’ salaries are the biggest expense of the Parishes’ annual budget along with the annual monetary allocation they pay to the Archdiocese for…

Greek Orthodox Community Surprised at Sudden Departure of Methodios’ Assistant

By admin on September 27, 2011 Orthodox News Top Stories

Assistant of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston suddenly resigned By Theodore Kalmoukas Sophia Nibi, executive administrative assistant of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston suddenly resigned on September 1 after 27 years of service. She did not return a telephone message TNH left at her residence and her resignation was announced the same day a letter was sent to the clergy and faithful of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis by Metropolitan Methodios. Priests who spoke to TNH on the condition of anonymity said that “the departure of Sophia Nibi from the Metropolis creates a huge void [that will disrupt] the…

The Recent Discovery of the Relics of Saint Kyranna the New Martyr of Ossa

By admin on September 26, 2011 Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Mystagogy Metropolitan John of Lagada and Exarch of Central Macedonia has called 2011 “the year of Saint Kyranna”, which was inaugurated on the feast of the Saint on 8 January 2011. The center of the festivities has been in the village of Ossa, near Thessaloniki, where the Saint lived and where a magnificent Greek Orthodox church exists in her honor. To read about the life and martyrdom of Saint Kyranna, see Following the heroic and martyric death of the young Saint Kyranna on 28 February 1751, the faithful took her precious relics and had her buried outside the city…

Metropolitan Jonah with UN General Secretary Ban Ki-Moon.

Orthodox Church in America at UN Opening Ceremony

By admin on September 23, 2011 Orthodox News Top Stories

NEW YORK, NY [OCA] Orthodox Church in America at UN Opening Ceremony His Beatitude, Metropolitan Jonah, the leader of the Orthodox Church in America, was among the religious leaders invited to attend ceremonies marking the opening of the 66th session of the United Nationsâ€™ General Assembly at the Church of the Holy Family here Monday, September 12, 2011. The ceremony was hosted by the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. For many years, the Primate of the Orthodox Church in America, as well as representatives of other Orthodox…

A Church in Captivity: The Greek Orthodox Church of America

By Webmaster on May 18, 2009 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Orthodox Christian Laity The Recognition Programs Coordinator of iUniverse has informed George E. Matsoukas that his book, A Church in Captivity: The Greek Orthodox Church of America, is now part of the Reader’s Choice Recognition Program. Upon its publication in July 2008, iUniverse honored the publication with its selection as an Editor’s Choice book. The book is also included in the Spring Arbor database catalog of Christian Bookstore vendors. Reviews of “A Church in Captivity: The Greek Orthodox Church of America” “These personal essays … are recommended reading for any … Christian interested in the perspective of an objective protagonist of recent Orthodox Church history in America. The author is…

So why do 60% of our college youth leave Orthodoxy?

By Webmaster on March 1, 2009 Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Orthodoxy Today By Fr. Steven C. Salaris So why do 60% of our college youth leave Orthodoxy? Last year, I attended a clergy gathering where we had several “workshops” discussing the importance of Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF), ministry to college students, and what I call “The 60%.” This term derives from a recent study revealing that 60% of college students never return to church after college. This sad data applies to Orthodox Christians, too. When discussing this with others, my scientific brain (I’m a former biology professor) wanted data to back up the claim. I wanted to identify the…

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Terry Mattingly: Talk on Orthodox Unity in America at the OCL Conference on November 4, 2007 [AUDIO]

By admin on November 4, 2007 Governance Top Stories

Terry Mattingly gives a though-provoking talk about Orthodoxy in America from the perspective of a journalism professor and one who converted to the faith. He talks about the importance of a commitment to a sacramental life as the key to creating a united Orthodox Church in North America. Listen here: [audio:http://roea.org/files/Audio/Mattingly_Terry_Unity_11042007.mp3|titles=Terry Mattingly on Orthodox Unity]

Archbishop Lazar Puhalo: Talk on Orthodox Unity from a Spiritual Perspective to OCL Conference on November 4, 2007 [AUDIO]

By admin on November 4, 2007 Governance Top Stories

Archbishop Lazar (Puhalo) speaks about theelements necessary for Orthodox Christian unity in North America and reasons for disunity. Listen here: [audio:http://roea.org/files/Audio/Archbishop_Lazar_Puhalo_Unity_11042007.mp3|titles=Archbishop Lazar Puhalo on Orthodox Unity]

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