Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania

Mother's Day Hierarchical Visitation • Jermyn

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

His Grace, Bishop MARK made a Hierarchical visit to St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Jermyn PA to celebrate Mother's Day with the faithful on May 19, 2013.

Diocesan Council Meets • Wilmington

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The Diocesan Council met at St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday, May 13, 2013.

PASCHA • Stroudsburg

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Stroudsburg, celebrated Pascha Matins, Divine Liturgy and the Blessing of Easter baskets following Divine Liturgy on May 5, 2013. The Pascha Gospel was read in Russian, English, Greek, Romanian, Portugese, French, and German languages by Holy Trinity Parishioners. Christ is Risen!

GOOD FRIDAY • Stroudsburg

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Great and Holy Friday Services were held at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Stroudsburg on May 3, 2013. Vespers Services were held at 3:00 PM and Matins with Lamentations at 7:00 PM including the procession around the Church.

PASCHA • Williamsport

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

PASCHA was celebrated at the Elevation of the Holy Cross Orthodox Church, Williamsport, on Sunday, May 5, 2013. His Grace, Bishop MARK, celebrated with the parish. Following Divine Liturgy, Pascha baskets were blessed by and a lenten meal was shared. CHRIST IS RISEN!

Good Friday • Williamsport

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Good Friday services were held at Elevation of the Holy Cross Orthodox Church in WIlliamsport.

PASCHA • Wrightstown

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

PASCHA was celebrated at St. Mark Orthodox Church, Wrightstown, on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Following Divine Liturgy, Pascha baskets were blessed by Fr. Martin. CHRIST IS RISEN!

Bright Week • Harrisburg

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Throughout Bright Week, our community gathered to continue our celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection.

PASCHA • Harrisburg

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Late Saturday evening, and “while it was still dark” on Sunday at midnight, our community gathered for the “Feast of Feast, and Holy Day of Holy Days”.

Holy Unction • Harrisburg

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

On Wednesday, May 1st, the communities of Christ the Saviour and Holy Apostles Mission, gathered to celebrate the service of Holy Unction - interceding the Lord’s mercy, and healing of soul and body.

Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts • Harrisburg

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

On Tuesday, April 30th our community, along with members of Holy Apostles Mission, welcomed His Grace Bishop Mark, Diocesan Administrator, as he led us in the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. At the Liturgy he bestowed the kamilavka on Fr. Stephen. Later, he visited Mechanicsburg, where he surveyed the future home of the Holy Apostles community.

PASCHA • Olyphant

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

PASCHA was celebrated at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Olyphant, on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Following Divine Liturgy, Pascha baskets were blessed by Fr. Vladimir. CHRIST IS RISEN!

PASCHA • Mechanicsburg

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

PASCHA was celebrated at Holy Apostle's Mission, Mechanicsburg, on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Following Divine Liturgy, Pascha baskets were blessed by Fr. Tim. CHRIST IS RISEN!

PASCHA • Berwick

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

PASCHA was celebrated at Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church, Berwick, on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Following Divine Liturgy, Pascha baskets were blessed by Fr. Michael. CHRIST IS RISEN!

PASCHA • Jermyn

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

PASCHA was celebrated at St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Jermyn, on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Following Divine Liturgy, Pascha baskets were blessed by Fr. John. CHRIST IS RISEN!

PASCHA • Wilmington

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

PASCHA was celebrated at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Wilmington, DE on May 5, 2013. Following Divine Liturgy Fr. James blessed the baskets of the faithful. CHRIST IS RISEN!

Blessing of New Church Sign • Wilmington

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church, Wilmington, blessed the parish's new church sign on Palm Sunday, April 28, 2013.

Blessing of New Gospel Book • Wilmington

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church blessed a new Gospel Book donated in memory of Onufriy Zabinko on April 14, 2013 following Vespers.

Lenten Retreat • Wilmington

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church, Wilmington, hosted Mother Christophora and Mother Barbara from Holy Transfiguration Monastery in a Lenten Retreat on the subject of Spiritual Growth Through Hospitality on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Church School makes Easter candy

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

On Tuesday, April 23, the church school students and parents of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Edwardsville, continued a yearly tradition by making Easter Candy. The candy sale is a yearly fundraiser to aid in church school activities.

St. Tikhon's Continuing Clergy Education Symposium

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

In association with our 75th Anniversary Celebration, St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary is pleased to present the 2013 St. Tikhon's Continuing Clergy Education Symposium to be held from Tuesday evening, June 18, through lunchtime on Thursday, June 20.

ST. TIKHON’S SEMINARY OPENS SEARCH FOR NEW DEAN

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

March 22, 2013

(South Canaan, PA) The Board of Trustees of Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, South Canaan, PA (www.stots.edu) announces a vacancy in the office of Dean, to be filled effective July 1, 2013. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of Dean are now being accepted.

Saint Tikhon’s Seminary is an institution of professional Orthodox Christian theological education, affiliated with the Orthodox Church in America, chartered by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and nationally accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. St. Tikhon’s Seminary offers the Master of Divinity degree, as well as the Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree, and a certificate in diaconal formation studies.

The primary purpose of the Seminary is to provide the necessary theological, spiritual, and moral foundation for Orthodox men to become good shepherds of Christ’s Holy Orthodox Church and for others to pursue advanced theological study and personal enrichment.

Dean’s Role

The Dean is the Chief Operating Officer of the Seminary. The Dean manages and oversees all spiritual, educational, communal, financial, and legal activities of the Seminary. The Dean represents the Seminary before all agencies – ecclesiastical, educational, and civil – to which it is accountable.

Candidates for the position of Dean of the Seminary should be deeply rooted in the Orthodox Faith, possess the general qualifications for a full-time position on the Seminary faculty, and hold a terminal degree. They should have demonstrated success in exercising effective spiritual, academic, pastoral, administrative, and developmental leadership skills as well as the ability to communicate the vision of the Seminary and to interact effectively with the entire Seminary community, constituencies, supporters, donors, and potential students.

Applications

Applications should include a detailed letter demonstrating the candidate’s suitability for the position, a current curriculum vitae, and a list of the names and contact information of at least three (3) individuals who have agreed to serve as references. All communications will be held in strictest confidence. The Job Description of the Dean is available upon request.

Completed applications are to be mailed to: Dean Search Committee; Michael Herzak, Chairman; 6709 Springview Drive, Independence, Ohio 44131 (e-mail: mherzak@inssys.com), and received no later than May 15, 2013, at which time the formal review of applications by the Search Committee will commence.

Committee Membership

The Search Committee consists of His Grace, Bishop Michael, Rector; Michael Herzak, Board Chair; Igumen Sergius, Acting Dean; Archpriest Theodore Boback, Alumni President; Harry Boosalis, Ph.D., Regular Faculty; Alexander Bratic, JD, Board Member; Leda Dzwonczyk, Board Secretary; Mary Ford, Ph.D., Regular Faculty; Moses Hibbard, Student Government Vice-President; Jason Rossiter, JD, Legal Counsel; Eli Stavisky, DMD, Board Vice-Chair; and Archpriest David Shewczyk, Adjunct Faculty.

Orthodox Family Day Sponsored by FOCA

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Everyone in the Diocese is invited to attend a day of relaxation and fun:
FOCA Sponsored ORTHODOX FAMILY DAY
JULY 28th, 2013 from 12noon to dusk.
Mauch Chunk Lake Park in Jim Thorpe, PA
This event is FREE.
Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass, a lawn chair and swimming gear (if you want to swim).
There will be Dogs and Burgers, drinks and table service provided. We plan to eat around 2pm.
Activities: There is a very nice sandy beach area for swimming, volleyball, horse shoes, boating and kayaking (rental fee), fishing, hiking on the historic Mauch Chunk Trail, there will also be some organized relays planned for the children and adults.
We will have the Ginder-Vermillion Pavilion in the park for our meal and event gathering.
For more info and directions to the park please check out the website: www.carboncounty.com/park/

Christ the Saviour seeks Choir Director • Harrisburg

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church (OCA) in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a choir director
to lead our singers and faithful in the Divine services. A flyer with all details can be found HERE. Interested parties should contact Fr. Steven Vernak at 717-652-1825 or svernak@hotmail.com The position will be open after June 1, 2013.

News from Missionary Christina Semon

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:38:29 -0400

Click here to read about Christina's continuing ministry in Romania and future plans.