Regarding Recent Assisted Suicide Legislation

Call for Nominations: 2025 Medal of Saint Theodora Award

Assembly’s Exec. Co. Promotes Child Safety, Condemns Violence

Joint Communiqué Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America

The Assembly of Bishops Supports Amicus Brief in Garner v. Southern Baptist Convention

Sunday of Orthodoxy: Assembly of Bishops Sunday 2025

Assembly of Bishops Supports Amicus Brief in Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin

This friend of the court brief is the most recent effort of the Assembly of Bishops to further its particular interest of safeguarding the liberty of all Americans to practice their faith.

Mission Sunday 2025

Therefore, on this year’s Mission Sunday, and every day, I pray that each of us will support the Holy Church’s most critical mission by praying for the missionaries and mission priests around the world

Assembly of Bishops’ Delegation Participates in Annual March for Life

Assembly of Bishops' Staff Visit Denver

The Assembly of Bishops looks forward to visiting the Denver area in September for its annual meeting!

Volunteer Sunday 2025

Just as Christ called his first disciples to service, so he calls his followers today.

The Assembly of Bishops Sends Observers to the USCCB General Assembly for the Fourth Time

Metropolitan Methodios remarked: “We are deeply thankful to the Roman Catholic Bishops for their gracious hospitality and genuine openness in welcoming our Orthodox presence in their deliberations. Our shared journey toward unity and communion has been marked by earnest dialogue and collaboration. By coming to Baltimore once again, we are establishing new ecumenical traditions that draw us closer together. I am particularly grateful to His Eminence Archbishop Maxime and His Grace Bishop John for their steadfast dedication to representing the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA in this vital mission.”

Humanitarian Relief Sunday 2024

There are many ways each of us can serve others in our community, whether by volunteering at local charitable organizations, offering our talents pro-bono to those in need, or by donating our treasures to help in moments of crisis, when our time and talent are unable to serve.

Assembly of Bishops XIII Concludes; Hierarchs Pray for Victims of Hurricane “Helene,” Peace in the Middle East & Ukraine

Chair's Closing Remarks at AoB XIII

Chair's Opening Address at AoB XIII

Orthodox Youth & Young Adult Sunday

Statement on Ukrainian Law 3894 and a Call for Peace

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America has followed with grave concern and profound sorrow the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation as well as the ecclesiastical challenges in the country. While recognizing the legitimate right of governments to prevent all security threats during a time of war, the Assembly is deeply concerned with the adoption by the Ukrainian parliament of Bill 8371 (Law 3894).

Assembly of Bishops Announces Special Events in Atlanta on September 28th and 29th

The Assembly of Bishops invites you to join them in Atlanta, Georgia from September 28-29, 2024, for the 13th annual Assembly of Bishops Meeting (AoB XIII). This special weekend will be filled with prayer, fellowship, and cultural performances showcasing the rich heritage of the Orthodox Christian faith.

College Student Sunday 2024

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America declared the fourth Sunday of August as College Student Sunday, running in conjunction with the back-to-school season for college students. This year the date falls on August 25th.