Assembly News

Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry Launches National Search for Executive Director

Friday, December 06, 2019
OCPM seeks a highly motivated and purpose-driven leader as Executive Director. The mission of the OCPM is to serve those who are incarcerated and their families, and provide resources, training and support to our ministry partners.  read more »

Pan-Orthodox Christmas Concert - Dec 8, 2019

Wednesday, December 04, 2019
A Showcase of the beautiful and spiritual sacred hymns of the Christmas Season as presented by professional choirs of the families of the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches. The concert will portray the ancient apostolic tradition of the Holy Incarnation and Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. read more »

Executive Committee of the Assembly of Bishops Recommits to Orthodox Unity in the USA

Wednesday, September 18, 2019
The Executive Committee of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America met today, under the chairmanship of Archbishop Elpidophoros, to discuss the state of Orthodox Christian unity in the USA. Recognizing the challenges in global Orthodoxy, the jurisdictional representatives reiterated their commitment to the local faithful of America and rededicated themselves to fulfilling the call for canonical normalcy and pastoral unity on contemporary issues. read more »

2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships Available from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Applications for two scholarships administered by the Department of Philanthropy of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America are now available to students from Orthodox Churches affiliated with the Assembly of Bishops. read more »

OCN Sunday: Share the Light Sunday

Tuesday, January 15, 2019
During the Orthodox Christian Network’s 23rd Anniversary, the Assembly asks every Orthodox parish in America to participate in a Share the Light Sunday. Please spread the word about this ministry, and remember OCN in your parish’s charitable giving. read more »

Fast Questions and Fast Answers about the Geography of Orthodoxy in America

Wednesday, December 05, 2018
Fast Questions and Fast Answers about the Geography of Orthodoxy in America is the second essay in a group of mini-reports about Orthodox Church life in America. Surprising, stimulating, and, at the same time, important facts about the geographic distribution of Orthodox parishes and church members in America are discussed in this essay. read more »

Message of the 9th Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America

Thursday, October 04, 2018
We, the members of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, gathered in Cleveland, Ohio, for our ninth annual meeting on October 2-3, 2018, greet you all with love in Christ as we offer glory and gratitude to Him. read more »

Orthodox Christian Hierarchs Gather for Second Day of Annual Meeting

Wednesday, October 03, 2018
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America is committed to encouraging spiritual unity, communication, and cooperation among the parishes of various jurisdictions situated in the same geographic areas. The work of local clergy brotherhoods is a critical part of this process of achieving greater unity. read more »

Address of the Chairman His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America

Tuesday, October 02, 2018
The door is open, but here are many adversaries for us, too. Many challenges. This is why it is vitally important to be together, to act together, to strengthen the work of this Assembly. Here we have the opportunity to discuss strategies for offering our Orthodox witness, to deal with problems that we face as churches, as well as problems that we may face with one another. read more »

Ninth Annual Assembly Convenes in Cleveland

Tuesday, October 02, 2018
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America convened its ninth annual meeting today in Cleveland, Ohio. The day began with a celebration of the Divine Liturgy at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Parma, Ohio. read more »