BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Monday, December 8, 2025, to assist families in preparing for St. Tikhon's Summer Camp 2026 application period, the Diocese is releasing the required medical forms as "Early Bird Forms" ahead of time.

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania has written a Nativity Appeal regarding Seminarian Support.

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Friday, December 5, 2025, the feast of the Venerable Savva the Sanctified, the clergy, matushki, and faithful of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania extends their warmest congratulations to our beloved Vladyka, His Eminence Archbishop Mark on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of his consecration to the episcopacy. Eis polla eti despota!

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - The Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern PA is seeking a responsible and organized Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of the Diocesan Office located at the Chancery in Bath, PA. This position reports directly to His Eminence Archbishop Mark and provides essential secretarial and administrative support for diocesan operations.

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Giving Tuesday, the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania invites the faithful to support its Youth Ministry, a vital investment in the future of the Church.

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - As of Monday, December 1, 2025, applications for Teens and Staff are being accepted for the 2026 Winter Teen Retreat, which will be held January 30, through February 1, 2026, at Refreshing Mountain Retreat Center in Stevens, PA.

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Thursday, November 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania has released an Archpastoral Message.

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - The Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania is announcing its upcoming Giving Tuesday appeal, which will take place on December 2, 2025. More information will be published in the coming days.

HALIFAX, PA [DOEPA] - From November 14-16, 2025, the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania held its Annual Fall Teen Retreat at Camp Hebron. The retreat provided an opportunity for the teens of the Diocese to pray together, share fellowship, and participate in discussions with their peers and clergy.

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] - The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America met for its Regular Fall 2025 Session from November 10–14, 2025, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon.