Assembly News

Executive Committee meets to Prepare for 10th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, February 27, 2020
On Thursday, February 27, 2020, the Executive Committee of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America convened at the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America to discuss the 2020 and 2021 budgets, ongoing projects, and the upcoming 10th Anniversary of the Assembly, to be held May 2-5 in Washington, DC. read more »

Assembly of Bishops Delegation Participates in March for Life

Friday, January 24, 2020
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America sent a delegation to the annual March for Life in the nation’s capital on Friday, January 24, 2020. The event marks the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. read more »

Orthodox Scouting Sunday - February 9, 2020

Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Scouting gives us all of the good behaviors we aspire our children to have, while minimizing the bad ones. In Scouting, all youth are taught the Scout Oath, which ends with this phrase, 'To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.' Each and every Scout lives by this code in every aspect of their life. read more »

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 »