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Assembly of Bishops Concludes 10th Anniversary Meetings, Creates New Agencies
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America convened in person for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in Washington, D.C. October 2-5 for its 10th Anniversary Meeting.

Closing Remarks of the Chairman at the Assembly of Bishops 10th Anniversary Meeting
Each of us will return to the flocks entrusted to our care, and whom we symbolically wear close to our breasts in the sacred omophorion. We have much yet to realize, but these days together can propel us to new heights with the decisions that we have made.

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

NOTICE: IRS Sending Letters to Parishes

Assembly of Bishops Announces 10th Anniversary Meeting

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.