From the Archbishop
Archpastoral Messages:
2026
Archpastoral Message on the Beginning of the Civil New Year
Archpastoral Message on the Beginning of Great Lent
Archpastoral Message on the Feast of Great and Holy Pascha
Archpastoral Message on the Synaxis of All Saints of North America
Archpastoral Message Upon the Conclusion of St. Tikhon's Summer Camp
Archpastoral Message and Appeal on the Beginning of the Church New Year
Latest News:
Archbishop Mark Makes Archpastoral Visit to Holy Trinity Church on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost- 09/27/2026POTTSTOWN, PA [DOEPA] - From September 26–27, 2026, the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania made an archpastoral visit to Holy Trinity Church in Pottstown, PA. |
Archbishop Mark Calls Upon the Faithful to Honor and Recognize Clergy and Their Families Throughout October- 09/25/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania has called upon the faithful to honor clergy and their families throughout October in gratitude for their faithful service and many sacrifices. |
Archbishop Mark Calls for Prayers for Rhonda (Maymon) Eckert- 09/22/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania has called for prayers for his sister, Rhonda (Maymon) Eckert. |
Archbishop Mark Visits St. Vladimir's Church on the 16th Sunday after Pentecost- 09/20/2026LOPEZ, PA [DOEPA] - From September 19-20, 2026, during the Afterfeast of the Elevation of the Cross, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania made an archpastoral visit to St. Vladimir's Church in Lopez, PA. |
Archbishop Mark Requests Prayers on the 4th Anniversary of Metropolitan Herman's Repose- 09/02/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Sunday, September 6, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark has asked all parishes of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania to remember the 4th anniversary of His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman’s repose during the Divine Liturgy. |
Archpastoral Appeal from His Eminence Archbishop Mark on the Beginning of the Church Year 2026- 09/01/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Church New Year, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania has released an Archpastoral Appeal. |
Archbishop Mark Receives New Priest into the Diocese on the Leavetaking of the Dormition of the Mother of God- 08/23/2026FRACKVILLE, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the 12th Sunday after Pentecost and the Leavetaking of the Dormition of the Mother of God, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania made an archpastoral visit to Holy Ascension Church in Frackville, PA. |
Archbishop Mark Presides Over the 125th Anniversary Celebration of St. Mary's Church- 08/22/2026ST. CLAIR [DOEPA] - On Saturday, August 22, 2026, during the Afterfeast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania presided over the 125th Anniversary Celebration of St. Mary's Church in St. Clair, PA. |
Archbishop Mark Visits St. Herman of Alaska Church for Patronal Feastday Celebration- 08/09/2026GLEN MILLS, PA [DOEPA] - From August 8-9, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania made an archpastoral visit to St. Herman of Alaska Church in Glen Mills, PA, for the parish’s patronal feastday celebration. |
Archbishop Mark Visits Holy Apostles Church on the 9th Sunday after Pentecost- 08/02/2026MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - From August 1-2, 2026, the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, the commemoration of the Translation of the relics of the Protomartyr Stephen, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania made an archpastoral visit to Holy Apostles Church in Mechanicsburg, PA. |
Archbishop Mark Requests Continued Prayers, Expresses Gratitude for Condolences- 07/30/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Thursday, July 30, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the clergy and faithful of the Diocese for their prayers, condolences, and support following the repose of his brothers-in-law. |
UPDATED: Archbishop Mark Requests Prayers for Two Members of Extended Maymon Family- 07/29/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania humbly requested the clergy and faithful of the Diocese to offer their prayers for two members of the extended Maymon family. |
Archbishop Mark Makes Archpastoral Visit to St. Michael's Church on the 8th Sunday after Pentecost- 07/26/2026OLD FORGE, PA [DOEPA] - From July 25-26, 2026, the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, the commemoration of the Repose of Saint Jacob Netsvetov, Enlightener of the Peoples of Alaska, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania made an archpastoral visit to St. Michael's Church in Old Forge, PA. |
Archbishop Mark Requests Prayers for Two Members of Extended Maymon Family- 07/13/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Monday, July 13, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania has humbly requested the clergy and faithful of the Diocese to offer prayers for two members of the extended Maymon family who are facing serious health challenges. |
Archbishop Mark Makes Archpastoral Visit to All Saints Church on the 6th Sunday After Pentecost- 07/12/2026OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - From July 11-12, 2026, the 6th Sunday after Pentecost, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania made an archpastoral visit to All Saints Church in Olyphant, PA. |
Archbishop Mark Expresses Gratitude to All Who Served at St. Tikhon's Summer Camp 2026- 07/08/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania issued a letter of appreciation following the conclusion of St. Tikhon's Summer Camp. |
His Eminence Archbishop Mark Extends Father's Day Greetings and Prayers to All Fathers- 06/21/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Sunday, June 21, 2026, Father's Day, on behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Mark, the Diocesan Media Office extends heartfelt greetings, love, and prayers to all fathers throughout the Diocese and beyond. |
Archbishop Mark Calls for Prayers for Hannah Conover- 06/01/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Monday, June 1, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark has called upon the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania to offer fervent prayers for Hannah Conover following a severe car accident. |
Archbishop Mark Calls for Prayers for Matushka Mary Reynolds- 05/18/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Monday, May 18, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark has called for prayers for Matushka Mary Reynolds, the beloved wife of Archpriest Seraphim Reynolds, Rector of Elevation of the Holy Cross Church in Williamsport, PA. |
His Eminence Archbishop Mark Extends Mother’s Day Greetings and Prayers to All Mothers- 05/10/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Mother’s Day, on behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Mark, the Diocesan Media Office extends heartfelt greetings, love, and prayers to all mothers throughout the Diocese and beyond. |
His Eminence Archbishop Mark Calls for Prayers for Stephanie Hojnicki- 04/15/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Bright Wednesday, His Eminence Archbishop Mark has called for prayers for Stephanie Hojnicki, the beloved grandmother of Archpriest Timothy Hojnicki. |
Paschal Epistle of His Eminence Archbishop Mark 2026- 04/05/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Radiant 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. |
Archbishop Mark Calls for Prayers for Maureen O’Leary- 03/31/2026BATH, 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. |
Archbishop Mark’s Holy Week Schedule Released for 2026- 03/25/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - The Diocesan Media Office has officially released the 2026 Holy Week schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania. |
Archpastoral Message from His Eminence Archbishop Mark on the Beginning of Great Lent 2026- 02/22/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On the beginning of the Great Lent 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania has released an Archpastoral Message. |
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