Archpriest Timothy Hojnicki serves as Vice-Chancellor of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, Dean of the Frackville Deanery, and Rector of Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA. In these roles, he assists in the administration and pastoral life of the Diocese while also providing leadership to the clergy and parishes of the Frackville Deanery.

Father Timothy was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on January 29, 2005, the Feast of the Translation of the Relics of the Hieromartyr Ignatius the Godbearer, Bishop of Antioch. He was ordained by His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman [Swaiko] at his home parish of St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church in Wilmington, DE. Following his ordination, Father Timothy was assigned as Priest-in-Charge of All Saints Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA.

In June 2005, Father Timothy was appointed Rector of Holy Apostles Mission in Mechanicsburg, PA. During his years of service there, he has helped guide the growth and development of the parish community while ministering to its faithful through the celebration of the divine services, preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and parish administration. He has served Holy Apostles for more than two decades and continues to serve as its Rector.

In addition to his parish ministry, Father Timothy has served the Diocese through his responsibilities as Dean of the Frackville Deanery and Vice-Chancellor. His ministry has been marked by a commitment to the liturgical, pastoral, and administrative life of the Church, as well as by his service to the clergy and faithful entrusted to his care.

Namesday: January 22
Spouse: Anastasia
Ordained to the Holy Priesthood: January 29, 2005
Parish Assignment: Rector of Holy Apostles Church in Mechanicsburg, PA