MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, December 21, 2025, Holy Apostles Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, joyfully received Michael (Dismas) and Monica Scarborough into the Holy Orthodox Church on the Sunday before the Nativity, while also celebrating the season with parish gratitude, fellowship, and its Annual Gingerbread Contest themed “Christmas Carols.”

BETHLEHEM, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, December 14, 2025, St. Nicholas Church in Bethlehem, PA, hosted its Annual Christmas Choir Concert, welcoming parishioners and visitors from throughout the surrounding Orthodox communities.

FRACKVILLE, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 5:30pm, Holy Ascension Church in Frackville, PA, will host "A Coal Region Christmas: A Community Christmas Concert."

WRIGHTSTOWN, PA [DOEPA] - From December 6-7, 2025, St. Mark's Church in Wrightstown, PA, celebrated the feast of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker with various festal observances and the joyful occasion of Archpriest Raymond Browne's 20th anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Saturday, December 6, 2025, the Feast of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, St. Nicholas Church in Olyphant, PA, celebrated its patronal feastday with the Divine Liturgy, a festal brunch, and a guest presentation.

WILKES-BARRE, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday November 9, 2025, Holy Trinity Church in Wilkes-Barre, PA, held its annual Harvest Dinner, bringing parishoners together for a shared Thanksgiving meal.

WILMINGTON, DE [DOEPA] - On Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Feast of the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers, St. Michael the Archangel Church in Wilmington, DE, celebrated its patronal feastday.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the parish community of Holy Apostles Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, gathered for its annual Trunk or Treat event. Families and children filled the church parking lot with creative costumes, festively decorated vehicles, and plenty of candy to share.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, October 26, 2025, in honor of Clergy Appreciation Month, the Parish Council and faithful of All Saints Church in Olyphant, PA, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to their clergy for their dedicated service to Christ and His Holy Church.

HARRISBURG, PA [DOEPA] - From October 18-19, 2025, Christ the Saviour Church in Harrisburg, PA, hosted Priest Paul Truebenbach, Rector of Ss. Peter and Paul Antiochian Church in Salt Lake City, UT, for a retreat entitled "Am I praying right?" and joyfully welcomed nine new catechumens.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, October 19, 2025, All Saints Church in Olyphant, PA, was blessed to host the St. Tikhon's Theological Seminary Mission Choir to sing the responses at the Divine Liturgy.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Church Musician Sunday, as designated by the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America, was observed at All Saints Church in Olyphant, PA. 

OLD FORGE, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Church Musician Sunday, as designated by the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America, was observed at St. Michael's Church in Old Forge, PA.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Holy Apostles Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, hosted their sister parish, Christ the Saviour Church in Harrisburg, PA, for the celebration of the Feast of the Protection of our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, September 28, 2025, All Saints Church in Olyphant, PA, honored parishioners, Peter and Joni Rezanka on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. May God grant them many years!

PHILADELPHIA, PA [DOEPA] - On Thursday, August 28, 2025, Theotokos of the Life-Giving Spring Mission in Philadelphia, PA, celebrated the feast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary.

PHILADELPHIA, PA [DOEPA] - On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Theotokos of the Life-Giving Spring Mission in Philadelphia, PA, celebrated the Feast of the Holy Transfiguration of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ.

PHILADELPHIA, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, August 17, 2025, St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Philadelphia, PA, honored the completion of John Carpenter’s seminary internship and held its annual parish picnic.

SHILLINGTON, PA [DOEPA] - On Saturday, August 9, 2025, the Patronal Feastday of St. Herman of Alaska was celebrated at St. Herman of Alaska Church in Shillington, PA. Clergy from around the local area joined in celebration.

BERWICK, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Holy Annunciation Church in Berwick, PA, welcomed Archpriest Bogdan G. Bucur, Associate Professor of Patristics at St. Vladimir's Theological Seminary.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, August 3, 2025, All Saints Church in Olyphant, PA, blessed a new Winding Sheet of the Most Holy Theotokos. 

WILLIAMSPORT, PA [DOEPA] - On Saturday, August 2, 2025, Holy Cross Church in Williamsport, PA, welcomed three catechumens into the life of the Orthodox Church through the sacred Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, July 27, 2025, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA, held its annual family picnic at the home of parishioners Bill and Marie Evanina.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, July 6, 2025, Holy Apostles Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, hosted its annual "Parish Picnic Potteiger Pool Party Palooza!"

HARRISBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, July 6, 2025, Christ the Saviour Church in Harrisburg, PA, rejoiced in both a new beginning and a cherished milestone within the life of the parish.

MINERSVILLE, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, June 29, Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Minersville, PA, celebrated its patronal feast day, the Holy Glorious and All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - From June 16-18, 2025, Holy Apostles Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, hosted their Annual Vacation Church School with this year's theme being "Ascending the Mountain of the Lord."

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, June 15, 2025, All Saints Church in Olyphant, PA, celebrated its patronal feastday, the Synaxis of All Saints.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, June 8, 2025, Holy Pentecost, Holy Apostles Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, honored its graduating high school, college, and graduate students following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy.

BETHLEHEM, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, June 1, 2025, St. Nicholas Church in Bethlehem, PA, recognized the achievements of several youth participants during a special award presentation for the Heavenly Hosts program, a structured formation initiative designed to foster growth in the Orthodox Christian faith through prayer, study, and service.

HARRISBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA, honored its graduating high school and college students following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy.

PHILADELPHIA, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, June 1, 2025, St. Stephen's Cathedral in Philadelphia, PA, offered special recognition to its church school, high school, and college graduates, honoring their achievements and marking this important milestone in their lives.

LOPEZ, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Mother Christophora, Abbess of the Monastery of Holy Transfiguration in Ellwood City, PA, visited St. Vladimir's Church in Lopez, PA.

FRACKVILLE, PA [DOEPA] - On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord, the faithful of Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville, PA, gathered to celebrate their patronal feast with prayer and joy.

HARRISBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Sunday of the Blind Man, Christ the Saviour Church in Harrisburg, PA, celebrated the final Sunday of Pascha with a festive Divine Liturgy.

HARRISBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the faithful of Christ the Saviour Church in Harrisburg, PA, welcomed three new catechumens and honored its Sunday School staff, concluding the day with a Hawaiian-themed celebration for the students.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, May 18, 2025, Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, hosted the 6th Synaxis of the Heavenly Host, a youth formation program designed to encourage growth in the Orthodox Christian faith through prayer, study, and service.

WILKES-BARRE, PA [DOEPA] - On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Holy Trinity Church in Wilkes-Barre, PA, celebrated the Feast of the Repose of Saint Alexis Toth, Confessor and Defender of Orthodoxy in America.

GETTYSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, St. John the Theologian Mission in Gettysburg (New Oxford), PA, celebrated their First Patronal Feastday.

HARRISBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Saturday, April 26, 2025, several members and faithful of Christ the Saviour Church in Harrisburg, PA, partnered together with Hummelstown UCC as part of the Rebuilding Together Harrisburg service day.

BETHLEHEM, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the oath of office was administered to the members of the parish council at St. Nicholas Church in Bethlehem, PA.

MOUNT CARMEL, PA [DOEPA] - On Saturday, March 29, St Michael's Church in Mount Carmel hosted a traditional Paska Bread baking class.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, March 23, 2025, the third Sunday of Great Lent, the Sunday of the Cross, Holy Apostles Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, welcomed two new catechumens.

OLD FORGE, PA [DOEPA] - From March 22-24, 2024, St. Michael's Church in Old Forge, PA, celebrated the Sunday of Cross.

WILLIAMSPORT, PA [DOEPA] – On Saturday, March 22, 2025, Holy Cross Church in Williamsport, PA, hosted a Lenten Retreat led by Drs. Mary and David Ford. The retreat focused on "Corporate Prayer, the Divine Liturgy, Personal Prayer Life, and St. John Chrysostom."

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Holy Apostles Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, hosted their annual Youth Lenten Retreat with this year's theme being “Our Lenten Journey: Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me!"

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Wednesday, March 13, 2025, Priest Paul Witek, Rector, gave an educational class to the youth of All Saints Church in Olyphant, PA, on the topic of confession.

FRACKVILLE, PA [DOEPA] - On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete was served at Holy Ascension Church in Frackville, PA.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Forgiveness Sunday, All Saints Church in Olyphant, PA, celebrated Forgiveness Vespers and the Rite of Forgiveness.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Forgiveness Sunday, Holy Apostles Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, welcomed two new catechumens, Jack Carroll and Beckett Zydorczyk.

OLD FORGE, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Forgiveness Sunday, St. Michael's Church in Old Forge, PA, received Paul Dunay III into the Orthodox Church and celebrated Forgiveness Vespers with the Rite of Forgiveness.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Saturday, February 15, 2025, Holy Apostles Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, celebrated the 90th birthday of the Mitred Archpriest Nicholas Molodyko-Harris.

FRACKVILLE, PA [DOEPA] - On Saturday, February 15, 2025, the faithful and parishioners of Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville, PA, and St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in St. Clair, PA, participated in the “Warm Hearts, Warm Hands” Winter Clothing Drive.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] -On Sunday, February 2, 2025, All Saints Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA, celebrated the Feast of the Meeting of Our Lord in the Temple.

HARRISBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, January 19, 2025, Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA, welcomed Thomas (Luke) Keiper and Jessica Gaydos into the Orthodox Faith through Chrismation. May God grant them many years!

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, January 12, 2025, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Mark, the Parish Council and Auditors of Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, were installed.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] – On Sunday, January 12, 2025, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Mark, the Parish Council and Auditors of All Saints Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA, were installed.

FRACKVILLE, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, December 22, 2024, Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville, PA, hosted its first annual Christmas concert.

FRACKVILLE, PA [DOEPA] - On Saturday, December 21, 2024, the newly illumined handmaiden of God, Mary, was baptized and chrismated at Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville, PA.

SHILLINGTON, PA [DOEPA] - On Friday, December 13, clergy and faithful gathered to St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in Shillington, PA, to celebrated their patronal feastday.

BETHLEHEM, PA [DOEPA] – On Sunday, December 8, 2024, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA, hosted its annual Yolka, presented by the church school students of the parish.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - From December 6-7, 2024, Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, Celebrated the feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] – On Saturday and Sunday, November 9-10, 2024, Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, hosted its Annual Youth Charity Luncheon, benefiting the OCMC's "Support a Mission Priest" program. The parish honored veterans and recognized youth achievements at the Fall Heavenly Host Synaxis.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, November 10, the veterans of All Saints Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA, were honored.

SHILLINGTON, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, November 10, St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in Shillington, PA, held its annual Harvest Potluck Dinner and Basket Raffle.

MOUNT CARMEL, PA [DOEPA] – On Friday, November 8, the Feast of the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers, the Altar Feast of Saint Michael’s Church in Mount Carmel, PA, was celebrated by the Frackville Deanery.

WRIGHTSTOWN, PA [DOEPA] - On Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, November 3, St. Mark's Orthodox Church in Wrightstown, PA, welcomed a new member into the faith and honored the clergy families.

FRACKVILLE, PA [DOEPA] - On October 26, and October 27, Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville, PA, had a full and exciting weekend consisting of their Food Sale and hosting the Mission Choir from St. Tikhon's Monastery.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, October 20, 2024, All Saints Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA, celebrated Clergy Appreciation Month by presenting gifts to the clergy of the parish.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Thomas Endicott was baptized and chrismated at Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA.

ST. CLAIR [DOEPA] - On Saturday, October 12, St. Mary's Orthodox Church in St. Clair, PA, blessed their newly renovated dome.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, October 6, All Saints Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA, celebrated Church Musician Sunday.

BETHLEHEM, PA [DOEPA] - On October 5, and 6, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA, welcomed the Mission Choir from St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary to sing.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, October 6, Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, welcomed two new catechumens and celebrated Church Musician Sunday.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, September 30, the service of Proskomedia was served in the center of the church for the faithful of All Saints Orthodox Church to observe.

HARRISBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Saturday September 28, and Sunday, September 29, Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA, welcomed four new members into the Orthodox Church.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, September 22, Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, commenced the new Church School Year with a "Teaching Liturgy".

HARRISBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, September 15, Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA, hosted its annual Cornhole Tournament.

WILLIAMSPORT, PA [DOEPA] - Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Williamsport, PA, recently undertook an iconography project painted by Gabriel Fillar

HARRISBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, September 8, The Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA, held it's annual parish picnic.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Thursday, September 5, All Saints Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA, hosted a concert and open house for the public titled "Blessed Among Women: A Selection of Hymns to the Virgin Mary."

WILMINGTON, DE [DOEPA] - On Tuesday, September 3, the newly illumined servant of God, Jacob, was baptized and chrismated at St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church in Wilmington, DE.

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church in Wilmington, DE, is currently undertaking an iconography project painted by Ivan Roumiantsev.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, September 1, The first day of the Church New Year, All Saints Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA, celebrated the beginning of the Indiction.

SHILLINGTON, PA [DOEPA] - On Friday, August 9, The Patronal Feastday of St. Herman of Alaska was celebrated at St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in Shillington, PA.

HARRISBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On August 7, 8, and 9, Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA, hosted their annual Vacation Bible School with this year's theme being "Pilgrimage to Spruce Island."

ST. CLAIR, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, July 28, In Honor of the Feast of St. Elijah, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Saint Clair, PA, blessed the vehicles of the parish.

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Sunday, July 28, In Honor of the Feast of St. Elijah, Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA, blessed the vehicles of the parish.

WILKES-BARRE, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, July 21, in honor of the Feast of the Holy, Glorious Prophet Elijah, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Wilkes-Barre, PA, blessed the vehicles of the parish.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, July 21, All Saints Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA, celebrated the Feast of the Holy and Glorious Prophet Elijah with a blessing of parishioners' vehicles.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, July 21, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA, celebrated the Feast of the Holy and Glorious Prophet Elijah with a blessing of parishioners' vehicles and a parish picnic.

OLD FORGE, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, July 21, in honor of the Feast of the Holy, Glorious Prophet Elijah, St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Old Forge, PA, blessed the vehicles of the parish.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, July 21, in honor of the Feast of the Holy, Glorious Prophet Elijah, Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, blessed the vehicles of the parish and held their annual parish picnic and pool party.

MOUNT CARMEL, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, July 21, in celebration of the Feast of the Holy and Glorious Prophet Elijah, Saint Michael's Orthodox Church in Mount Carmel, PA, held a blessing of the parishioners' vehicles.

WILMINGTON, DE [DOEPA] - On Sunday, July 21, In Honor of the Feast of St. Elijah, St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Wilmington, DE, blessed the vehicles of the parish.

PHILADELPHIA, PA [DOEPA] - On July 16, 17, and 18, St. Stephen's Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia, PA, hosted their annual Vacation Church School.

MECHANICSBURG, PA [DOEPA] - On June 24, 25, and 26, Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, hosted their annual Vacation Church School with this year's theme being "Fishers of Men."