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  • Diocese Congratulates Archpriest Aleksey Paranyuk on 14th Anniversary of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood
    04/07/26
    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 e...
  • Paschal Epistle of His Eminence Archbishop Mark 2026
    04/05/26
    BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Feast of Feasts, Great and Holy Pascha, the Resurrection of our Lord, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylv...
  • Archbishop Mark Calls for Prayers for Maureen O’Leary
    03/31/26
    BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark has called for prayers for Maureen, the mother of Reader Patrick O'Leary, Diocesan Teen Retreat Director.
  • Voices of Our Clergy: Archpriest Timothy Hojnicki on the Call to Repentance During Great Lent
    03/30/26
    BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - In the second installment of "Voices of Our Clergy," Archpriest Timothy Hojnicki, Vice-Chancellor of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania, Dean of the Frackville Deane...
  • Archbishop Mark Celebrates Divine Liturgy at St. Mary's Church on the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
    03/29/26
    COALDALE, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, March 29, 2026, the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent, the Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania celebrated th...
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Diocesan Media Office Invites Submission of Holy Week and Pascha 2026 Photos - 04/07/26
Category: Annoucements

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - The Diocesan Media Office of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania invites parishes to submit Holy Week and Pascha photos by Bright Saturday, April 18, 2026, for an upcoming diocesan feature highlighting the life of the Church across the Diocese.


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Diocese Congratulates Archpriest Aleksey Paranyuk on 14th Anniversary of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood - 04/07/26
Category: Diocesan News

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 Aleksey Paranyuk on the occasion of his 14th anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood. May God grant him and his family many years! Axios!


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Paschal Epistle of His Eminence Archbishop Mark 2026 - 04/05/26

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Feast of Feasts, Great and Holy Pascha, the Resurrection of our Lord, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania released an Archpastoral Message.


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Paschal Message of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon 2026 - 04/05/26

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] - On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Feast of Feasts, Great and Holy Pascha, the Resurrection of our Lord, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America and Canada, and Primate of the Orthodox Church in America, released an Archpastoral Message.


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Creating Intentional In-Person Space for Clergy Wives and Widows - 04/03/26
Category: Annoucements

BOLIVAR, PA [OCA] - Clergy wives across the Orthodox Church of America are deeply woven into the fabric of parish life. They participate in the liturgical rhythm of the Church, remain closely connected to the daily realities of their communities, and quietly serve in ways that often go unnoticed...


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Schedule Now Available for 2026 Memorial Day Pilgrimage to St. Tikhon’s Monastery - 04/03/26
Category: Annoucements

SOUTH CANAAN, PA [STM COMMUNICATIONS] - The monastic brotherhood of the Monastery of Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk has announced the 122nd annual Memorial Day Pilgrimage to take place from May 22 to May 25, 2026. 


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Metropolitan Tikhon Encourages Support for Upcoming Office of Pastoral Life Retreats for Clergy and Clergy Wives - 04/01/26

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] - The Orthodox Church in America’s Office of Pastoral Life is pleased to share a message from His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon on the importance of supporting upcoming retreats sponsored by the Office of Pastoral Life retreats for clergy and clergy wives.


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Archbishop Mark Calls for Prayers for Maureen O’Leary - 03/31/26

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark has called for prayers for Maureen, the mother of Reader Patrick O'Leary, Diocesan Teen Retreat Director.


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Voices of Our Clergy: Archpriest Timothy Hojnicki on the Call to Repentance During Great Lent - 03/30/26

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - In the second installment of "Voices of Our Clergy," Archpriest Timothy Hojnicki, Vice-Chancellor of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania, Dean of the Frackville Deanery, and Rector of Holy Apostles Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, offers a reflection for the faithful on repentance through the example of the Prophet Jonah and the people of Nineveh during Great Lent.


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Archbishop Mark Celebrates Divine Liturgy at St. Mary's Church on the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt - 03/29/26
Category: Diocesan News

COALDALE, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, March 29, 2026, the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent, the Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mary’s Church in Coaldale, PA.


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Diocesan Media Office Invites Submission of Holy Week and Pascha 2026 Photos - 04/07/26
Category: Annoucements

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - The Diocesan Media Office of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania invites parishes to submit Holy Week and Pascha photos by Bright Saturday, April 18, 2026, for an upcoming diocesan feature highlighting the life of the Church across the Diocese.


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Diocese Congratulates Archpriest Aleksey Paranyuk on 14th Anniversary of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood - 04/07/26
Category: Diocesan News

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 Aleksey Paranyuk on the occasion of his 14th anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood. May God grant him and his family many years! Axios!


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Paschal Epistle of His Eminence Archbishop Mark 2026 - 04/05/26

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Feast of Feasts, Great and Holy Pascha, the Resurrection of our Lord, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania released an Archpastoral Message.



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    Monday
    BRIGHT MONDAY
    Abp. Mark in Bethlehem @ 9am
  • 15

    Apr

    Wednesday

    Rev. Timothy Hasenecz's Birthday

    V. Rev. Alexis Dankevich's 74th Anniv. of Repose (+1952)

  • 17

    Apr

    Friday
    Rev. Kirill Zawatski's Birthday
  • 21

    Apr

    Tuesday

    V. Rev. John Kowalczyk's Birthday


    Mat. Maryann Fetcho's Birthday


    V. Rev. Traian Staffiuc's 30th Anniv. of Ordination (1996)

    Archpriest Andrew Vanyush's 55th Anniv. of Ordination (+1971)

  • 22

    Apr

    Wednesday
    V. Rev. Innocent Neal & Mat. Melanie Neal's 19th Wedding Anniv. (2007)
  • 23

    Apr

    Thursday
    Mat. Nina Stroyen's 6th Anniv. of Repose (+2020)
    Fast: fish, wine, & oil
  • 25

    Apr

    Saturday

    V. Rev. Angelo Estrada-Rea's 10th Anniv. of Repose (+2016)

    Abp. Mark's Namesday

    Fast: fish, wine, & oil
  • 26

    Apr

    Sunday
    Mat. Irene Rachko's 6th Anniv. of Repose (+2020)
  • 27

    Apr

    Monday
    Rev. Dn. James Carpenter's Birthday
  • 28

    Apr

    Tuesday

    Rev. Mircea & Mat. Jamie Airinei's 25th Wedding Anniv. (2001)

    V. Rev. Stephen Vernak's 19th Anniv. of Ordination (2007)

  • 29

    Apr

    Wednesday

    V. Rev. Stephen Vernak's Birthday


    Mat. Mary Reynolds' Birthday


    Rev. James Chuta's 19th Anniv. of Ordination (2007)

  • 1

    May

    Friday
    V. Rev. Basil Gambal's 57th Anniv. of Repose (+1969)
  • 2

    May

    Saturday
    V. Rev. Victor Gorodenchuk's 22nd Anniv. of Ordination (2004)
  • 6

    May

    Wednesday
    Mat. Helen Kuchta's 4th Anniv. of Repose (+2022)
    Fast: fish, wine, & oil
  • 7

    May

    Thursday
    St. Alexis of Wilkes-Barre
    Mat. Mary Lynn Henry's Birthday
    Fast: fish, wine, & oil
  • 8

    May

    Friday
    Fast: fish, wine, & oil
  • 9

    May

    Saturday
    V. Rev. Paul Lazor's 6th Anniv. of Repose (+2020)
  • 12

    May

    Tuesday
    V. Rev. Nicholas Yuschak's 17th Anniv. of Repose (+2009)
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