SCOBA News Archive

Below you will find news items from SCOBA, the predecessor to the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America, that cover the years 2000-2011.

The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation held its 80th Meeting

The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation held its 80th meeting at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary in Crestwood, New York, from June 6 to 8, 2011. At this meeting the members assessed reactions to the two reports they released at the end of their last meeting in October 2010, reviewed major events in the lives of their churches,

June 15, 2011
Orthodox Church in Japan to Meet on Aid and Recovery Efforts

Nearly a month after the fourth largest earthquake ever recorded struck the eastern coast of Japan and touched off a devastating tsunami, earthquakes continue to rattle the nerves of survivors and complicate relief efforts.

April 08, 2011
Metropolitan Nicholas Reposes In The Lord

JOHNSTOWN, PA - His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas, 75, spiritual leader of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the U.S.A., reposed in the Lord today, March 13, 2011 after waging a courageous battle with cancer.

March 14, 2011
Orthodox-Catholic Dialogue Lays Out A Vision Of Unity In Unprecedented Document

The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation finalized these agreed statements when it met at Georgetown University in Washington, September 30 to October 2.

October 07, 2010
Steps Towards A Reunited Church: A Sketch Of An Orthodox-Catholic Vision For The Future

For almost forty-five years, the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation has been meeting regularly to discuss some of the major pastoral and doctrinal issues that prevent our Churches from sharing a single life of faith, sacraments, and witness before the world.

October 02, 2010
Celebrating Easter/Pascha Together

The center of our faith, the center on which all Christians agree, is the kerygma that Jesus is Risen, Jesus is Lord:

October 01, 2010
Come Receive the Light Schedule of Programs for July 2010

This week on CRTL, we're pleased to welcome Dr. Dean Stamatis back to the program. He's here today to talk with us about one of his recent publications entitled A Catechetical Handbook of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Also with us is Nicholas Reeves, who recently produced a concert entitled "Deliverance Through Devotion: The Triumph of Orthodox Music Over Oppression" that was performed at the St. Vartan Cathedral in New York City.

July 02, 2010
IOCC Delivers Medical Aid to Assist Refugees Fleeing Kyrgyzstan

International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is delivering medical supplies to assist refugee families who have fled ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan this month. Tens of thousands of ethnic Uzbeks fled the violence and crossed the border into Uzbekistan to seek safety while others remain displaced within Kyrgyzstan.

June 25, 2010
ORTHODOX-CATHOLIC CONSULTATION EXAMINES STEPS TO UNITY

NEW YORK CITY - The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation continued work on a new agreed statement during its meeting at Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts, June 1-3. The meeting was co-chaired by Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh and Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans.

June 08, 2010
NBA’s Vladimir Radmanovic To Support Serbians With Disabilities

Golden State Warriors Forward Vladimir Radmanovic, a long time supporter of IOCC, will fund a new project to improve therapeutic and skills training for more than 1,600 disabled children and adults in Serbia.

June 07, 2010
Come Receive the Light Schedule of Programs for June 2010

This week on CRTL, we'll hear from V. Rev. Archimandrite Dr. Elpidophoros Lambriniadis, Chief Secretary of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Fr. Elpidophoros joined us last week by phone from Moscow, where Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church were meeting during His All Holiness's Official Visit to Russia.

June 02, 2010
IOCC Expands Partnership with Cameroonian Ministry of Secondary Education

IOCC has provided about $2.5 million in textbooks and critically-needed pharmaceuticals to Cameroon since 2008.

May 26, 2010
IOCC and Philoptochos Help Ethiopian Children Combat Dreaded Disease

"So many Ethiopians, especially the children, face a host of dreadful diseases," said IOCC Ethiopia Country Representative Sigurd Hanson. "The numbers are brutal and stark, but most of these diseases are preventable."

May 21, 2010
Come Receive the Light Schedule of Programs for May 2010

This week on CRTL, Mother Katherine Weston....... talks with us today about attachment as the root of our deepest joys and sorrows.

May 06, 2010
IOCC Offers Volunteer Opportunity to Help Rebuild Homes on Gulf Coast

International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) will once again be calling on Orthodox volunteers from throughout the United States to build homes for families whose lives were devastated by Gulf Coast hurricanes.

April 30, 2010
IOCC Receives Support for Haiti Relief Efforts from Antiochian Faithful

His Eminence, Metropolitan PHILIP (Saliba) presented a check for $150,000 to IOCC Executive Director and CEO Constantine M. Triantafilou, in the presence of His Grace Bishop Antoun, Order of St Ignatius of Antioch chair Dan Abraham, and IOCC board members the Very Rev. Michael Ellias and Anne Glynn Mackoul on April 14 at Antiochian headquarters in Englewood, N.J.

April 15, 2010
General Secretary of the ACT Alliance Visits IOCC

John Nduna, the General Secretary of the ACT Alliance, was received by International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) Executive Director Constantine Triantafilou at the IOCC headquarters in Baltimore, Md. on April 8.

April 12, 2010
Come Receive the Light Schedule of Programs for April 2010

On this year's Paschal episode of Come Receive the Light, Fr. Timothy Chrapko, associate pastor at St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Alberta, Canada, joins us to talk about the Paschal liturgy.

March 30, 2010
IOCC Efforts in Haiti Continue

Recently a $10,000 grant, made possible by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, was given to the two parishes under the jurisdiction of His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras of Mexico of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

March 29, 2010
IOCC Joins in Launch of ACT Alliance

The work of International Orthodox Christian Charities is strengthened by the mutual support and solidarity expressed through work together with other ACT Alliance members as a strong global network of church-based humanitarian groups,"

March 24, 2010
IOCC Addresses Growing Public Health Concerns In Haiti

In response to the urgent health needs of Haitians, many who are still without adequate shelter following the January 12 earthquake, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is providing more than $350,000 in emergency health kits that contain basic medicines, consumable medical supplies for surgeries and wound care treatment.

March 04, 2010
Come Receive the Light Schedule of Programs for March 2010

This week on CRTL, we're taking a closer look at some of our sister SCOBA agencies current programs. OCMC missionary to Romania Floyd Frantz talks with us about his work with at-risk mothers and addiction.

March 03, 2010
The Feast of the Sunday of Orthodoxy - February 21, 2010

Indeed, we glory in our God whose love for us exceeds every thought or imagining that could enter our minds or hearts. As the Apostle Paul says in another place:

February 12, 2010
SCOBA Agency Launches New Internet Radio Station and Programs to Enhance Your Great Lenten Journey

OCN is announcing a number of new programs to enhance your Great Lenten experience.

February 11, 2010

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