Opening Remarks of the Chairman at the Assembly of Bishops 10th Anniversary Meeting

I greet each and every one of you in the beauty and glory of our Holy Orthodox Christian Faith. I feel so very blessed that we are able to gather in person this year, even though we yet face many challenges from this unrelenting pandemic. This is, therefore, a continuation of our Tenth Anniversary celebration, which had to be in a virtual setting last year.

2021 College Student Sunday Encyclical

Assembly of Bishops Signs on to Amicus Brief Supporting the Freedom of Religion in the USA

NOTICE: IRS Sending Letters to Parishes

Assembly of Bishops Announces 10th Anniversary Meeting

Assembly of Bishops Joins Other Christians in Filing Amicus Brief in Major Abortion Case before the U.S. Supreme Court

Members of the Assembly of Bishops Participate in Religious Freedom Summit in Washington D.C.

Assembly of Bishops Extends Mental Health Assessment Deadline

Encyclical for Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday 2021

VIDEO: Assembly of Bishops' 2021 Paschal Message

The Executive Committee of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America's video message for Easter 2021.

Year of the Youth – Meet Your Bishop: Townhalls Successfully Launched!

The first of six Meet Your Bishop: Townhalls was hosted on April 13, 2021. Nearly 60 participants joined in to listen to and dialogue with Assembly Hierarchs.

The Assembly of Bishops Launches Mental Health Needs Assessment Survey

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA asks all Orthodox Christian clergy and faithful to participate in a Mental Health Needs Assessment Survey.

Attention Youth! Meet Your Bishop at Regional Townhalls

Statement of the Executive Committee on the Proposed Equality Act

We are deeply concerned about the proposed federal “Equality Act,” which would erode religious liberty for both individuals and organizations, including Orthodox Christian jurisdictions, parishes, and faithful. The supporters of this Act, in their desire to promote equality, ultimately infringe upon the religious liberty of Americans to live according to their faith – a right protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Prayer for the Youth

Formulated by the Committee for Liturgy and approved by the Executive Committee, the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America is proud to release its Prayer for the Youth. The Prayer for the Youth is intended for use in various instances and services, especially this year, the Year of the Youth.

Sunday of Orthodoxy 2021 - Recitation of the Synodkion of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Executive Committee of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America recite the Synodikon of the 7th Ecumenical Council for the occasion of the Sunday of Orthodoxy.

Hunger & the Public Good: Restoring the World by Living the Faith

This three part Lenten webinar series explores Orthodox Christian perspectives on the intersections between Hunger and the Environment, Hunger and Racial Equity, and Hunger and Homelessness. In dialogue with members of Bread for the World, Orthodox Christians will share how the spiritual practices of fasting, prayer, and engagement can help us overcome societal shortcomings in these three timely issues.

Announcement: Assembly of Bishops Seeking Part-Time Programs Coordinator for Task Force on Mental Health

In September 2019, the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America created a Task Force on Mental Health to address mental health needs of the faithful. In order to maintain existing projects and manage new projects of the Task Force, the Assembly of Bishops is seeking a part-time Programs Coordinator.

Announcement: Year of the Youth Activities

The Assembly of Bishops will also be hosting a variety of exciting events and opportunities that will uplift all of us as we celebrate together the Year of the Youth, including a series of online gatherings and webinars; article and video submissions; a video series; and an increased social media presence. We pray all our planned activities will help our youth, youth workers, and parents witness to their faith as we celebrate their good works in Christ.

2021 Scouting Sundays Encyclical

This year the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, in tandem with American Scouting organizations, celebrates February 7th and March 7th, 2021 as Scouting Sundays. As Orthodox Christians across the country participate in The Year of the Youth, proclaimed by the Assembly of Bishops, special focus is placed on positive and tangible ways to encourage our young people to follow the right path, the path that leads them ever closer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Recognized by the Standing Conference of Orthodox Bishops in America (SCOBA) in 1955, the Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting (EOCS) remains an official Commission of the Assembly of Bishops, providing opportunities for our young people to live by the precepts of their faith through Scouting.