Orthodox Church in America

Clarification concerning the status of Archbishop Seraphim

April 3, 2014 Leave a Comment

Source: Orthodox Church in America SYOSSET, NY [OCA]- In response to recent questions and comments that have been directed to the Orthodox Church in America by the media, victim advocates and members of the Church with regard to Archbishop Seraphim [Storheim], the following clarifications are in order. The Holy Synod of Bishops, at its spring session held at the OCA Chancery March 18-21, 2014, retired Archbishop Seraphim as Bishop of the Archdiocese of Canada, effective immediately. In … [Read more...]

OCA Holy Synod releases Bishop Nikolai

March 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

SYOSSET, NY [OCA]- In response to a letter from the Hierarchical Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia dated January 13, 2014 and after much prayerful deliberation, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America has released His Grace, Bishop Nikolai [Soraich], Former Bishop of Sitka, from the jurisdiction of the Orthodox Church in America to the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. According to conditions outlined by ROCOR, Bishop Nikolai is released as a … [Read more...]

Repose of St Nicholas of Zhicha – March 18 [A modern saint who lived in America]

March 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

Source: Orthodox Church in America Commemorated on March 18 Saint Nicholas of Zhicha, “the Serbian Chrysostom,” was born in Lelich in western Serbia on January 4, 1881 (December 23, 1880 O.S.). His parents were Dragomir and Katherine Velimirovich, who lived on a farm where they raised a large family. His pious mother was a major influence on his spiritual development, teaching him by word and especially by example. As a small child, Nicholas often walked three miles to the Chelije … [Read more...]

OCA Holy Synod to begin spring session March 18

March 12, 2014 Leave a Comment

Source: Orthodox Church in America SYOSSET, NY [OCA]- The spring session of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America will be held at the Chancery here Tuesday, March 18 through Friday, March 21, 2014. According to Archpriest Eric G. Tosi, OCA Secretary, “the meeting will coincide with a meeting of the Pension Board, which is slated to present its current strategic plan. The SMPAC also will be meeting and will brief the Holy Synod on its current work and review the … [Read more...]

OCA: Minutes, reports of Spring Metropolitan Council meeting posted

February 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

Source: Orthodox Church in America SYOSSET, NY [OCA] - Minutes and reports of the Spring Metropolitan Council meeting, held at the Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America here February 4-6, 2014, are now available. Minutes Committee Reports Officers’ Reports Additional Reports See related story. … [Read more...]

The Episcopal Consecration of Bishop David of Sitka and Alaska

February 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

Source: Orthodox Church in America ANCHORAGE, AK [OCA] - Faithful from parishes and villages across Alaska and the dioceses of the Orthodox Church in America began arriving early at the spacious Saint Innocent Cathedral here on the morning of Friday, February 21, 2014 for the celebration of the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, during which Bishop-Elect David [Mahaffey] was consecrated to the episcopacy as Bishop of Sitka and Alaska. Over forty priests and deacons joined His Eminence, … [Read more...]

OCA Holy Synod issues statement regarding Archbishop Seraphim

February 3, 2014 Leave a Comment

Source: Orthodox Church in America Originally posted on January 24, 2014. SYOSSET, NY [OCA] - The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America has received information regarding Archbishop Seraphim (Storheim), who is on suspension from his position as Archbishop of Canada. In court proceedings that took place earlier today—Friday, January 24, 2014—in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Archbishop Seraphim was found guilty of one count of sexual assault. He also was acquitted of one count of … [Read more...]

Metropolitan Tikhon offers invocation at annual Rose Dinner

January 23, 2014 Leave a Comment

Source: Orthodox Church in America His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, offered the invocation at the annual Rose Dinner, held at the Regency Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC on Wednesday evening, January 22, 2014. The annual event was a culmination of 2014 March for Life programme. The keynote speaker at the dinner was Ryan Bomberger, Founder of the Radiance Foundation and a tireless activist for life, who addressed the theme of this year’s March—“Adoption: A … [Read more...]

Sanctity of Life Sunday, January 19, 2014: Archpastoral Message of Metropolitan Tikhon

January 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

Source: Orthodox Church in America To the Venerable Hierarchs, Reverend Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the Orthodox Church in America: Dearly beloved, I greet each of you with the love offered us by our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ on this Sunday dedicated to the sanctity of life. Having just celebrated the glorious feasts of the Nativity and the Theophany of Christ, we have been given a unique perspective from which to reflect on the meaning of our life as baptized Orthodox … [Read more...]

OCA Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania nominates Bishop Mark

January 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

Source: Orthodox Church in America BETHLEHEM, PA [OCA] - His Grace, Bishop Mark of Baltimore, was nominated to fill the vacant Episcopal See of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania at a special Diocesan Assembly at Saint Nicholas Church here on Friday evening, January 17, 2014. Bishop Mark has served as the Diocese’s Administrator since 2012. His name will be forwarded to the Holy Synod of Bishops for canonical election. His Grace, Bishop Melchisedek, Bishop of … [Read more...]

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