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Great Lent 2012
"Not only must we all pay attention to what we are eating, but we must also abstain from every sin, so that while the belly fasts, in the same way the tongue should also fast. In other words, we must abstain from slander, from lying, from vain talking, from mocking others, from anger and, in a word, from every sin which we commit with the tongue. In the same way, our eyes must also fast and not look at vain sights. Let us not be haughty with words and not look at anyone with rudeness and audacity. In the same way, if we are fasting, our fasting is pleasing to God when the five gates of our senses are well closed and preserve us pure and undefiled."
2012-2013 Scholarship Applications Available from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
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Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America: Year in Review
In today?s secular society, which is often filled with meaningless rhetoric, it is encouraging to report that the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America is progressing toward its stated goals.
Interview with Bishop Andonios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
The latest interview as part of our series of "Conversations with our Bishops" is now available for you to hear online or download. Bishop Andonios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America offers his reflections on the Assembly.
Other Assemblies of Orthodox Christian Bishops Around the World
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America is only one of twelve such assemblies around the world working for the good of the holy Church of Christ. For past and current news from some of these other Assemblies of Bishops, please see our Other Assemblies section.
Committee for Financial Affairs Meets November 2011
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops
Record of Protest Against the Infringement of Religious Liberty by the Department of Health and Human Services
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America, which is comprised of the 65 canonical Orthodox bishops in the United States, Canada and Mexico, join their voices with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and all those who adamantly protest the recent decision by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and call upon all the Orthodox Christian faithful to contact their elected representatives today to voice their concern in the face of this threat to the sanctity of the Church
Interview with Archbishop Joseph of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
The latest interview as part of our series of "Conversations with our Bishops" is now available for you to hear online or download. Archbishop Joseph of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America offers his reflections on the Assembly.
Semi-Annual Committee for Youth Meeting January 2012
The Committee for Youth of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America held its semi-annual meeting on January 24th and 25th, 2012. The meeting convened at the Antiochian Village Heritage and Learning Center, Bolivar, PA, in conjunction with the Committee for Youth
Committee for Canonical Regional Planning Meets
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops' Committee on Canonical Regional Planning met in-person on Friday, January 27, 2012, at the headquarters of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in Chicago, Illinois, hosted by Archbishop Nicolae, Chairman of the Committee.
February 5 is Scout Sunday 2012
Bishop Daniel, of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA and Episcopal Liaison to the Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting (EOCS), encourages Orthodox Christians to support National Scout Sunday on February 5.
Annual Secretariat Meeting January 2012
The Secretariat of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America held its annual "face-to-face" meeting, January 24th and 25th, 2012. The hosts for this year's "face-to-face" meeting were Father Josiah Trenham and the congregation of St Andrew Church in Riverside, CA. An overview of the work accomplished at the Riverside meeting will be included in a soon-to-be issued media release which will report to the Church-at-large on the work of the Assembly during the past year.
Interview with Metropolitan Jonah of the Orthodox Church in America
The latest interview as part of our series of "Conversations with our Bishops" is now available for you to hear online or download. Metropolitan Jonah of the Orthodox Church in America offers his reflections on the Assembly.
We Are Asking For Your Help
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops is a conference comprised of all active bishops of North and Central America, of every jurisdiction. Its purpose is to preserve and contribute to the unity of the Orthodox Church by helping to further her spiritual, theological, ecclesiological, canonical, educational, missionary and philanthropic aims. Please consider supporting the Assembly
Interview with Bishop Michael of the Orthodox Church in America
The latest interview as part of our series of "Conversations with our Bishops" is now available for you to hear online or download. Bishop Michael of the Orthodox Church in America offers his reflections on the Assembly.
Assembly of Bishops Condemns Imprisonment of Archbishop Jovan by FYROM and Asks for His Release
Upon receiving the information that Archbishop Jovan of Ochrid was arrested on December 12, 2011, while entering the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) from the border with Greece, the Hierarchs of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America reaffirm the position taken by the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA) in August 2005, and furthermore restate that the persecution and new imprisonment of Archbishop Jovan by FYROM are an outrage, and ask for his immediate release.
Nativity Greetings 2011
To the Christ-loving Priests, Deacons, Monastics and the whole People of God: Christ is born! Blessings and prayerful best wishes for a glorious Feast of the Nativity and a New Year filled with God's peace which passes all understanding.
Interview with Bishop Tikhon of the Orthodox Church in America
The latest interview as part of our series of "Conversations with our Bishops" is now available for you to hear online or download. Bishop Tikhon of the Orthodox Church in America offers his reflections on the Assembly.
New Bishops Join Assembly
Five new bishops have recently been consecrated for the Church in North America and have joined the Assembly of Bishops of North and Central America:
Interview with Metropolitan Methodios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
The latest interview as part of our series of "Conversations with our Bishops" is now available for you to hear online or download. Metropolitan Methodios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America offers his reflections on the Assembly.
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