BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - The Youth Ministries Department of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania has released the 2026 Camp Countdown Checklist. By completing required paperwork, applicants are able to review important policies, and exploring opportunities to support the camp community.

TARRYTOWN, NY [OCA] - His Grace Bishop Seraphim (Sigrist), former Bishop of Sendai, fell asleep in the Lord on the morning of February 7, 2026.

STEVENS, PA [DOEPA] - From January 30 through February 1, 2026, the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania held its Annual Winter Teen Retreat at Refreshing Mountain Retreat Center. The retreat brought together teens from across the Diocese for a weekend centered on Christ, fellowship, and spiritual growth.

OLD FORGE, PA [DOEPA] - From January 29-30, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania presided over the 62nd Annual Diocesan Assembly, hosted at St. Michael Church in Old Forge, PA, where clergy, delegates, and observers from the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania gathered for prayer, meetings, and fellowship.

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Mark, the Clergy, Matushki and Faithful of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, the Diocesan Media Office extends its warmest congratulations to Archpriest Timothy Hojnicki on the occasion of his 21st anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood. May God grant him and his family many years! Axios!

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Mark, the Clergy, Matushki and Faithful of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, the Diocesan Media Office extends its warmest congratulations to Priest Kirill Zawatski, Rector of Holy Ascension Church in Frackville, PA, on the occasion of his 2nd anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood. May God grant him and his family many years! Axios!

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Mark, the Clergy, Matushki and Faithful of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, the Diocesan Media Office extends its warmest congratulations to Priest Nathan Clausson, Rector of St. Nicholas Church in Olyphant, PA, on the occasion of his 3rd anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood. May God grant him and his family many years! Axios!

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, on behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Mark, the clergy, matushki, and faithful of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, the Diocesan Media Office extends congratulations to His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon on the occasion of his 13th anniversary of his enthronement as the Primate of the Orthodox Church in America. Eis polla eti despota!

WASHINGTON, DC [OCA] - On January 22- 23, 2026, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon participated in the annual March for Life events in Washington, DC. Accompanying His Beatitude were Archpriest Alessandro Margheritino, Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America, and Priest David Bozeman, Secretary of the Orthodox Church in America.

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Mark, the Clergy, Matushki and Faithful of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, the Diocesan Media Office extends its warmest congratulations to Priest John Black, Rector of St. Herman of Alaska Church in Shillington, PA, on the occasion of his 3rd anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood. May God grant him and his family many years! Axios!