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The FOCA celebrates its 98th Annual Convention in Phoenix from Tuesday evening, July 15 through Thursday, July 17.  As an official arm of the Orthodox Church in America, the Fellowship continues to convene in conjunction with the triennial OCA Council.  “Our convention is condensed so…

The OCA Music Department is pleased to announce an opportunity this summer for intermediate- and advanced-level choir directors to take private conducting lessons with Dr. Peter Jermihov. Those who are interested should complete the Registration Form and jermihovpeter@gmail.com with Dr.…

His Contemporaries in North America SpeakAs we celebrate the centennial of the repose of Saint Tikhon, Patriarch and Confessor of Moscow, Enlightener of North America, the words of his co-laborers in the American Mission offer us insight into the saintly human traits, so visible to those…

In accordance with Article III, Section 5.b of the Statute of the Orthodox Church in America, the Preconciliar Commission has established a Resolutions Committee in preparation for the upcoming 21st All-American Council. The Committee, chaired by Archpriest Timothy Sawchak, is prepared to…

According to Article XVII of the Statute of the Orthodox Church in America, “The Statute may be amended by a regular All-American Council or an extraordinary All-American Council called for that purpose. An amendment can be proposed by the Holy Synod, the Metropolitan Council, Diocesan…

An exciting and spiritually enriching youth program is planned for the 21st All-American Council in Phoenix, AZ, on July 14-18, 2025. Youth participants and adult volunteers are invited to join us.  ...

The Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund provides financial assistance for organizations and parishes with innovative approaches to advancing the mission of Orthodoxy in the United States. June 30 is the annual deadline for submitting grant applications, and recipients are announced in the…

As part of this year’s 121st Memorial Day Pilgrimage, St. Tikhon’s Monastery presents the St. Tikhon Choir in concert under the direction of Fr. Caleb Lewis, Sunday May 25 at 1:30pm.  This concert performance commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the repose of St. Tikhon of Moscow and…

On May 8, 2025, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon sent a letter of congratulations to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. “I write to congratulate Your Holiness upon your election to the See of Rome, the Chair of St. Peter. As the primate of the Orthodox Church in America, it is my special…

On May 5, 2025, the Office of Pastoral Life (OPL) of the Orthodox Church in America officially launched the first cohort of its Financial Health Initiative (FHI), a program designed to support the financial well-being of parish priests and their families across the OCA. The mission of the…

The schedule of liturgical services has been released for the 21st All-American Council, taking place July 14–18, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ. In addition to the Moliebens that open and close the Council, the liturgical schedule will feature services led by clergy from stavropegial…

On Friday, May 2, 2025, at the invitation of His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon traveled to Holy Dormition Monastery in Rives Junction, MI, to participate in an event commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the repose of Archimandrite Roman Braga. ...

With the approval of the Metropolitan Council and the Holy Synod of Bishops, and upon recommendation of the Preconciliar Commission, the tentative Schedule and Agenda of the 21st All-American Council are now available. These two documents, along with a number of other relevant documents,…

The Clergy Wives Ministry of the Orthodox Church in America will offer a Zoom retreat from noon to 1 pm (EST) on Saturday May 17th. Our speaker on the topic of “Pride” will be Archimandrite Sergius (Bowyer), who is the Abbot of the Monastery of Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk in Pennsylvania. A…

With the blessing of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, a delegation of the Orthodox Church in America traveled to Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, who reposed on April 21, 2025. The delegation, appointed by His Beatitude, was comprised of His Grace Bishop Andrei of Cleveland,…

To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, beloved children in the Lord, Christ is risen! Indeed he is risen! “This is the chosen and holy day, first of sabbaths, king and lord of days, the feast of feasts, holy day of holy days. On this day we bless…

The serving schedule for His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon has been released for Holy Week and Pascha 2025.Download Schedule

As previously announced, the 21st All-American Council will take place at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, AZ on July 14-18, 2025. Please note the following deadlines:Council Exhibitor registration closes: June 13, 2025. Youth Staff & Volunteer registration closes: June 13,…

On Monday, April 7, the feast of the Annunciation according to the Julian Calendar, as well as the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the repose of Saint Tikhon the Confessor and Patriarch of Moscow, with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, and at the invitation of His…

The monastic brotherhood of the Monastery of Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk has announced the 121st annual Memorial Day Pilgrimage to take place from May 23 to May 26, 2025.  This year we honor and commemorate the special occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Repose of St. Tikhon of Moscow.  We…