St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary celebrates 85th anniversary
Orthodox Church in America
by Orthodox Church in America
19h ago
On March 8-10, 2024, Archangel Michael Church, Broadview Heights, OH helped to celebrate St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary’s 85th anniversary. The gathering brought together hierarchs, clergy and STOTS alumni, along with faithful from the area. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon of America and Canada welcomed by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago to the Diocese of the Midwest, along with His Eminence Archbishop Michael of New York and Bishop Irenej of Eastern America of the Serbian Orthodox Church. On Friday, the seminary Board of Trustees met in the Woodside Event Center and ..read more
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A brief history of Chrism consecration in the Orthodox Church in America
Orthodox Church in America
by Orthodox Church in America
5d ago
As has been announced, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, OCA Primate, will consecrate Holy Chrism during Holy Week this year at St. Tikhon’s Monastery in Waymart, Pennsylvania. In the sacred Tradition of the Orthodox Church, Holy Chrism is used to anoint the faithful with “the seal&hellip ..read more
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St. Tikhon’s Seminary Receives Ten Year Reaffirmation Of Accreditation
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by Orthodox Church in America
6d ago
Following a Comprehensive Site Visit by members of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) in October 2023, the most recent biannual meeting of the ATS Board of Commissioners reaffirmed the accreditation of Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary for a period of 10 years.  In their letter to the Seminary’s Rector, His Eminence Archbishop Michael, the Commissioners praised the Seminary’s “laser sharp clarity of identity and mission”, “strong community of formation”, and its “committed faculty, talented leadership team, and dedicated students”.&nbs ..read more
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Purchase Agreement Reached for the Westwood Property
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by Orthodox Church in America
6d ago
The Orthodox Church in America has entered into a purchase agreement for the Westwood Property, the location that has housed the Chancery of the OCA over the last several decades. The agreement, authorized by the Metropolitan Council and unanimously confirmed by the Holy Synod of Bishops, is another step toward the final resolution of the former Chancery property and securing a permanent location in greater Washington, DC. The decision to proceed with the purchase agreement was made during a special session of the Metropolitan Council by teleconference on January 24, 2024, under the presidenc ..read more
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Purchase Agreement Reached for the Westwood Property
Orthodox Church in America
by Orthodox Church in America
1w ago
The Orthodox Church in America has entered into a purchase agreement for the Westwood Property, the location that has housed the Chancery of the OCA over the last several decades. The agreement, authorized by the Metropolitan Council and unanimously confirmed by the Holy Synod of Bishops, is another step toward the final resolution of the former Chancery property and securing a permanent location in greater Washington, DC. The decision to proceed with the purchase agreement was made during a special session of the Metropolitan Council by teleconference on January 24, 2024, under the presidenc ..read more
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Office of Pastoral Life to Hold Spring 2024 Synaxis Clergy Online Event
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by Orthodox Church in America
1w ago
The Office of Pastoral Life is honored to announce that Dr. Sofie Azmy will be the guest speaker at our Spring 2024 Synaxis OCA Clergy online conference on Tuesday, March 26, from 2-4pm ET. Dr. Azmy will speak on the topic of “Freedom to Change our Habits” and discuss how to unhook from behaviors and thoughts that hold us back from the choices we want and need to make. Come and listen to Dr. Azmy and be ready to discuss with your brother clergy in small breakout rooms ways to move in the right direction during the challenging time of Lent. Click on the one-minute video link below to listen to ..read more
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Archpastoral Message of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon for the Beginning of Great Lent
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by Orthodox Church in America
1w ago
To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, my beloved children in the Lord: Christ is in our midst! I greet you at the outset of the Lenten fast, and I assure you of my prayers for you during this sacred season. I pray that the coming Forty Days will be a&hellip ..read more
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20th Anniversary Celebration of the Return of the Tikhvin Icon
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by Orthodox Church in America
2w ago
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, the Diocese of the Midwest is pleased to announce the commemorative celebration of the return of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God on June 25 and June 26. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the return of the wonderworking icon from Chicago, IL to Tikhvin, Russia. The celebration will take place at the historic Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL where the icon was protected during her time in America. On Holy Spirit Monday, June 24, the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by Archbishop Daniel and vi ..read more
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OCA Office of Pastoral Life Hosts Economic Challenges Stakeholders Meeting
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by Orthodox Church in America
2w ago
As part of its ongoing mission to see its clergy families healthy and thriving in ministry, the OCA Office of Pastoral Life hosted a three-day meeting to bring together stakeholders from across the church to discuss ways to help address the unique economic challenges its clergy families face. “Financial struggles are common to so many of our clergy and their families,” said His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. “I am pleased that The Office of Pastoral Life of the Orthodox Church in America continues to explore ways to expand our programs to help clergy families navigate the economic challenges ..read more
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His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon to Consecrate Holy Chrism During Holy Week
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by Orthodox Church in America
3w ago
His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon will be presiding at the Rite of Consecration of Preparation of Holy Chrism during the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Great and Holy Thursday, May 2, 2024 at St. Tikhon’s Monastery. This rite is reserved for Primates of autocephalous Orthodox Churches. The last time Holy Chrism was consecrated for the Orthodox Church in America was in 2017 and marks the second time His Beatitude has presided at the rite. After the Chrism has been consecrated it will be distributed for parish use across North America for the Holy Mystery of Chrismation. Holy Chrism is distinct fro ..read more
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