SYOSSET, NY [OCA Communications] — In addition to other decisions made at their April 17, 2008 meeting the members of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America approved a recommendation by the Preconciliar Commission to hold “town hall” consultative meetings in preparation for the 15th All-American Council, slated to convene in [...]
Entries from April 2008
April 9, 2008
Preconciliar Commission meets, plans series of “Town Hall Meeting” consultations
SYOSSET, NY [OCA Communications] — The Preconciliar Commission of the Orthodox Church in America, charged with planning the 15th All-American Council that will convene in Pittsburgh, PA in November 2008, is planning a series of regional “town hall meeting” consultations in preparation for the Council.
An initial consultation, during which invited participants discussed various issues related [...]
April 9, 2008
Preconciliar Commission holds consultation on 15th All-American Council
SYOSSET, NY [OCA Communications/OCANEWS.org] — On Monday April 7, 2008, the Preconciliar Commission held a consultation at the OCA Chancery in Oyster Bay Cove, NY. Guests invited to take part in the consultation included Archpriest Michael Dahulich, Dean of St. Tikhon’s Seminary, Archpriest Leonid Kishkovsky, Director of External Affairs and Interchurch Relations, Protodeacon Eric Wheeler, [...]
April 9, 2008
Preconciliar Commission continues preparations for 15th All-American Council
SYOSSET, NY [OCA Communications] — On Monday, March 17, 2008, the Preconciliar Commission preparing the 15th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America met for its regular meeting at the OCA Chancery.
In his opening remarks, Commission Chair, His Grace, Bishop Nikon stated that the conciliar process begins with the preparation of the Council and [...]
April 9, 2008
Preconciliar Commission discusses AAC Agenda, members’ feedback
SYOSSET, NY [OCA Communications] — On Monday, January 21, 2008, the Preconciliar Commission of the OCA’s 15th All-American Council met at the Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America.
The 15th All-American Council will take place November 10 to 13, 2008, at the Pittsburgh Hilton Hotel, Pittsburg, PA. Reporting on the hotel site, AAC Manager, Archpriest [...]
April 9, 2008
All-American Council Assessment invoices mailed out to OCA parishes
SYOSSET, NY [OCA Communications] – Assessment invoices for the 15th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America have been mailed out to parishes. Invoices were sent out with a cover letter from OCA Treasurer, Priest Michael Tassos. The text of Fr. Michael’s letter is as follows.
“Enclosed with this letter is the invoice for your [...]
April 9, 2008
Second meeting of Preconciliar Commission
SYOSSET, NY [OCA Communications] — On Monday, December 10, 2007, the Preconciliar Commission for the 15th All-American Council held its second meeting. Further details regarding Council program and content were discussed. A preliminary agenda will be shared with the Holy Synod of Bishops at their meeting later this week for their input and feedback.
A guest [...]
April 9, 2008
Preconcilliar Commission holds first meeting
SYOSSET, NY [OCA Communications] — On Friday, November 16, 2007, the Preconciliar Commission of the 15th All American Council held its first meeting. Several items were discussed. The Commission reviewed possible themes for the Council, as well as possible items for the AAC schedule. Future meetings have been planned to further develop and refine these [...]
April 9, 2008
15th All-American Council announced
SYOSSET, NY [OCA Communications] — In a letter dated October 25, 2007, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Herman, officially announced that the 15th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America will take place in Pittsburgh, PA, November 10-13, 2008.
Metropolitan Herman’s letter reads as follows:
“It is with great joy and anticipation that I announce that the 15th [...]
April 8, 2008
“Members of one another in Christ.”
ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA 15th ALL-AMERICAN COUNCIL
November 10-13, 2008 ~ Pittsburgh, PA
“Therefore, putting away lying, ‘Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,’ for we are members of one another. ‘Be angry, and do not sin’: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the [...]
