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St. Alexis Toth Brotherhood to Hold Kickoff Event
- 10/07/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - The St. Alexis Toth Brotherhood will begin a renewed chapter with a kickoff event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Holy Trinity Church in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
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His Eminence Archbishop Mark Participates in the Assembly of Bishops XV in Pittsburgh
- 10/06/2026PITTSBURGH, PA [DOEPA] - From October 3–6, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania participated in the 15th Meeting of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, held in Pittsburgh, PA.
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AoB XV Concludes; Hierarchs Approve American Sign Language Lexicon and Continue Working on a Common Catechism
- 10/06/2026PITTSBURGH, PA [AOB] - The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America met in Pittsburgh, PA from October 3-6, 2026, for the 15th convening since its formation.
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All Saints Church Honors Parish Musicians on Church Musician Sunday
- 10/04/2026OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the clergy and faithful of All Saints Church in Olyphant, PA, joined parishes throughout the Orthodox Church in America in observing Church Musician Sunday, recognizing the essential ministry of those who beautify the Church’s divine services through singing, chanting, reading, and directing liturgical music.
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Assembly of Bishops Concelebrate the Divine Liturgy in Pittsburgh, PA
- 10/04/2026PITTSBURGH, PA [AOB] - On Sunday, October 4th, the community of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Pittsburgh, PA welcomed Hierarchs from the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America for a pan-Orthodox Hierarchical concelebration of the Divine Liturgy.
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Assembly of Bishops Celebrates Vespers in Bridgeville, PA
- 10/03/2026BRIDGEVILLE, PA [AOB] - On Saturday, October 3rd, the community of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Bridgeville, PA welcomed Hierarchs from the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America for the Service of Great Vespers.
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Additional Volunteers Needed for 2027 Winter Teen Retreat
- 10/03/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - The Department of Youth Ministries of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania invites additional adults to serve as volunteer counselors and staff for the 2027 Winter Teen Retreat.
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Diocesan Clergy Participate in the 2026 OCA Pastoral Retreat
- 10/02/2026MUNDELEIN, IL [DOEPA] - From September 29 through October 2, 2026, eleven clergy members from the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania joined bishops, priests, and deacons from across the Orthodox Church in America for the 2026 Pastoral Retreat.
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Orthodox Church in America Acquires New Metropolitan’s Residence and Chancery in Washington, DC
- 09/29/2026WASHINGTON, DC [OCA] - With profound thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Orthodox Church in America announces the acquisition of a new property in Washington, DC, which will serve as the residence of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon and the new home of the Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America.
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Metropolitan Tikhon Welcomes Metropolitan Saba to St. Nicholas Cathedral
- 09/28/2026WASHINGTON, D.C. [OCA] - On Monday, September 28, 2026, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Saba, Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America, to St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
Latest News
St. Alexis Toth Brotherhood to Hold Kickoff Event
- 10/07/2026BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - The St. Alexis Toth Brotherhood will begin a renewed chapter with a kickoff event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Holy Trinity Church in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
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His Eminence Archbishop Mark Participates in the Assembly of Bishops XV in Pittsburgh
- 10/06/2026PITTSBURGH, PA [DOEPA] - From October 3–6, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania participated in the 15th Meeting of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, held in Pittsburgh, PA.
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AoB XV Concludes; Hierarchs Approve American Sign Language Lexicon and Continue Working on a Common Catechism
- 10/06/2026PITTSBURGH, PA [AOB] - The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America met in Pittsburgh, PA from October 3-6, 2026, for the 15th convening since its formation.
Announcements
St. Alexis Toth Brotherhood to Hold Kickoff Event
- 10/07/2026DCE Releases Additional Lessons for Curriculum
- 09/25/2026Archbishop Mark Calls Upon the Faithful to Honor and Recognize Clergy and Their Families Throughout October
- 09/25/2026
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