| St. Stephen’s Cathedral FOCA Chapter to Host 87th Annual Novogodny Ball - 12/04/25 PHILADELPHIA, PA [DOEPA] - The Novogodny Ball returns for its 87th year on January 18, 2026, hosted by St. Stephen’s OCF, Chapter #82 of the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA). This cherished tradition once again welcomes faithful, families, and friends to an evening of celebration at Cannstatter’s. |
| St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary Receives Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. - 11/14/25 SOUTH CANAAN, PA [STOTS] - St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary received a grant of $920,107.00 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Sowing for Plentiful Harvests program. |
| A Time for Fellowship and Renewal: OCA Clergy and Clergy Wives Retreats Announced for 2026 - 11/05/25 SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] - In 2026, the Orthodox Church in America’s Office of Pastoral Life will host two in-person gatherings to strengthen the hearts of those who serve the Church. |
| Pastoral Changes for August 2025 released - 11/02/25 SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] - The August 2025 “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. |
| FOCA to Host Fifth Annual Virtual Nativity Concert - 10/30/25 WILKES-BARRE, PA [FOCA] - On Thursday, December 25, 2025, the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord, the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) will host its Fifth Annual Virtual Nativity Concert. |
| Stewards of the Orthodox Church in America Begin 2025 Appeal - 10/24/25 SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] - His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon has designated November 9, 2025 as Steward Sunday for the Orthodox Church in America. This Sunday invites the faithful to support the life and mission of the Church through financial gifts that enable the work of her ministries, departments, and offices across North America. |
| Archbishop Mark Issues Statement on the Former Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Wilkes-Barre, PA - 10/17/25 BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Friday, October 17, 2025, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania has issued a statement regarding the former Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Wilkes-Barre, PA. |
| First Official Announcement of the 62nd Diocesan Assembly - 10/09/25 BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - The 62nd Diocesan Assembly of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania has been announced. The assembly will be held at St. Michael's Church in Old Forge, PA, from January 29-30, 2026. |
| The Orthodox Church in America Announces Restructuring and Expansion of the Clergy Wives Ministry - 09/12/25 SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] - The Orthodox Church in America announces the reorganization and expansion of the Clergy Wives Ministry under the Office of Pastoral Life. |
| Announcement of Festal Hierarchical Divine Liturgy Honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Repose of Saint Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow - 09/09/25 BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Saturday, October 18, 2025, in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Repose of Saint Patriarch Tikhon, a Festal Hierarchical Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at All Saints Church in Olyphant, PA. |
