Category Archives: Orthodox Church in America 15th AAC
12 November
Trauma rarely brings forth the renewal of an institution’s vocation. Rather, it often hardens the executives and leadership into a stance characterized by formalism and fear. Not surprising. Institutional leadership is responsible for insuring that all those who work within … Continue reading
St. Tikhon of Moscow’s Recommendations for Church Reform
Submitted to the Holy Synod of the Church of Russia in 1905, in Preparation for the Great Council of Moscow Eventually held in 1917-1918 English translation from the Russian by Alex Maximov, with editing by Dr. David C. Ford … Continue reading
St. Tikhon of Moscow’s Last Sermon
During His Years of Ministry as the Archbishop of the American Missionary Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church (1898 to 1907) Given on the Sunday of Orthodoxy (the First Sunday of Great Lent) in 1907 English translation from the Russian by Alex … Continue reading
Two considerations
We are in a grave but modest moment in the life of our treasured church. Grave but modest and this is driven home to me as I remember. In 1999 I visited Nike (Nicea). It was the past coming to … Continue reading
A Spiritual Springtime for American Orthodoxy: Reflections on the last 40 Years
– Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration Ellwood City, Pennsylvania September 27, 2008 Membership in the Orthodox churches in North America in the past forty years has radically decreased. There are probably about half as many people in … Continue reading
“And then what?” A reflection on the proposed resolution to reduce the central Church assessment to $50.00
– Archpriest Andrew Jarmus, OCA Director of Ministries and Communications One of the hot topics of discussion in the OCA as we approach our 15th All-American Council is the proposed resolution submitted by the Diocese of Western Pennsylvania that would … Continue reading
“The Church is Hierarchal,” Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann
Nearly 50 years ago Fr. Alexander Schmemann wrote an essay with the title “The Church is Hierarchal.” The text speaks for itself. It should be read by every person who is concerned about the current condition of the Orthodox … Continue reading
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: Orlando, Fl, August 30, 2008
Meeting began with the singing of “O Heavenly King” at 11:40 am Approximately 50 persons attended the meeting held at DisneyWorld Contemporary Resort in conjunction with the 82nd National FOCA Convention. Majority of attendees were FOCA members; members of local … Continue reading
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: Boston, MA, August 21, 2008
The meeting followed Vespers service at the Cathedral. His Grace Bishop Nikon and Fr. Alexander Garklavs (the OCA Chancellor) were present. Participants included 8 clergy and 33 laity, with about equal number of men and women present. The meeting began … Continue reading
OCA “Town Hall” Meeting Notes: South River, NJ, August 2, 2008
Fr. Andrew Jarmus welcomed the participants to the South River, NJ, and discussed the “Ground Rules” of the Town Hall Meeting. He mentioned that these meetings are to hear the thoughts and concerns of the faithful before the All American … Continue reading
