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His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Calls for Reflections in Preparation for 21st All-American Council

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Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] In preparation for the upcoming 21st All-American Council in Phoenix, AZ, July 14-18, 2025, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon is calling on all communities of the Orthodox Church in America—parishes, missions, seminaries, monasteries, and all institutions—to submit reflections on this moment in the life of the Church. A companion study guide has also been made available to help guide these discussions. And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. (Acts 2:1) In July 2025, the bishops, clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America will gather in…

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Preconciliar Commission Meets to Plan 21st All-American Council

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Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA]  On Tuesday, September 26, the Preconciliar Commission met at the Chancery office in Springfield, VA, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. Members of the PCC include Archpriest Alexander Rentel, Chancellor, Archpriest Alessandro Margheritino, Secretary, Archpriest Andrew Jarmus, Protodeacon Peter Ilchuk, Council Manager, Ms. Lynnell McFarland, Ms. Hollie Benton, and Mr. Andrew Smith, Treasurer. This was the first in-person meeting of the Commission after its formal appointment this past Spring. The PCC met to continue planning for the 21st All-American Council, slated to take place at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix,…

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The Archdiocesan Presbyters Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. (Photo GOA)

Greek Archdiocesan Presbyters Council Meets in Arizona

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Source: The National Herald PHOENIX – The Archdiocesan Presbyters Council (APC) convened for its bi-annual meeting at the host city of next year’s National Clergy retreat in Phoenix, Arizona. During the 3-day meetings, they heard reports from the Archdiocesan Chancellor, the President of Hellenic College/Holy Cross, the Archdiocese Benefits Committee, the APC/NSP Benevolent Fund, the Retired Clergy Association, along with a special presentation and robust discussion from the director of Stewardship, Outreach and Evangelism, Father Jim Kordaris. “It was a blessing to have all of our representatives present at this important meeting, as we outlined the course for the next…

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I WAS HUNGRY…Keynote Address by Bill Marianes : “Why Love Light”, YAL Conference 2021 (VIDEO)

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Source: YAL Conference Metropolis of San Francisco Keynote Bill Marianes, “Why Love Light”, Sept. 3, 2021, Metropolis of San Francisco, YAL Conference 2021, Phoenix, AZ I WAS HUNGRY… For a while, the picture below was me. A dirty, raggedy, hairy, dehydrated, and hungry pile of mess on the dirt in the blistering Phoenix sun begging for scraps while being eaten by ants. As I was begging, sweating, and shaking on the ground, I watched 618 blessed and amazing young adults, 50 even more blessed adults, and about 15 clergy walk past me. Twice. Once on their way to, and then…

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