His Grace Bishop Alexei Elevated to the Dignity of Archbishop - 03/19/2025 SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] - The Holy Synod meeting today under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, unanimously decided to elevate His Grace Bishop Alexei of Sitka and Alaska to the dignity of archbishop. |
His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Sends Letter of Congratulations to His Eminence Archbishop John - 03/17/2025 SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] - On March 17, 2025, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon sent a letter of Congratulations to His Eminence Archbishop John, newly elected as Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania. |
Clergy Wives to Host Zoom Retreat - 03/13/2025 SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] - The Office of Pastoral Life would like to invite all the clergy widows for an upcoming retreat on Saturday, March 15, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time. |
Pastoral Changes for November and December 2024 released - 03/07/2025 SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] - The November and December 2024 “Pastoral Changes” — the official announcements of ordinations, assignments, releases, and related matters affecting the clergy of the Orthodox Church in America, as issued by the Office of the Chancellor, Archpriest Alessandro Margheritino — are now available. |
2025 Deanery Lenten Vespers Schedule Now Available - 03/03/2025 BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - The 2025 Deanery Lenten Vespers schedules for the Frackville, Philadelphia, and Wilkes-Barre areas are now available. |
Archpastoral Message on the Beginning of Great Lent 2025 - 02/28/2025 BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - His Eminence Archbishop Mark's Archpastoral Message for the Beginning of Great Lent 2025 is now available. |
Announcement of the St. Nikolai of Zhicha Fund, General Fund for the Diocese - 02/28/2025 BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Friday, February 28, 2025, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Mark, the Diocesan Media Office has announced the launch of the St. Nikolai of Zhicha Fund, the General Fund of the Diocese, supporting its mission and future growth. |
Apply to be a Camp Counselor Today! - 02/25/2025 BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - St. Tikhon's Summer Camp needs more Counselors for Summer Camp 2025! Please apply at accounts.doepa.org/counselor_application |
His Eminence Archbishop Mark Requests Prayers from the Diocese for John Buckeye - 02/16/2025 BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - His Eminence Archbishop Mark has requested that the clergy, matushki, and faithful of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania offer their prayers for Mr. John Buckeye |
Statement from His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon on the Plane Crash in Washington, D.C. - 02/01/2025 SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] - His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon has released a statement regarding the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C. |