In 2019, OCAMPR was invited to collaborate with the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops to establish a Mental Health Task Force charged to identify and respond to the mental health needs of the Orthodox faithful. With that in mind, the OCAMPR Board decided to focus our 2020 conference on the topic of mental health from a theological, psychological, and medical perspective. Read More
On September 26, we’re racing to respond across the country (and across the globe!) in a virtual bike ride for IOCC. Keep yourself and your neighbors safe while helping people in need around the world! Read More
The National Sisterhood of Presvyteres (NSP) is the national body of Presvyteres and diakonisses of our Holy Archdiocese which is comprised of those active, retired, and widowed. The purpose of the NSP is to promote the spirit of Christian love among the Presvyteres of the GOA, provide opportunities for presvyteres to get acquainted with one another, and also to meet periodically to discuss mutual concerns and to develop programs for outreach. Read More
Monday's upcoming lecture, "The Future of Orthodox-Catholic Relations in the USA" will be presented by HIs Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. Read More
This webinar will focus on ecology and the role of ecumenical partners in taking action to preserve our common home. Join us on September 18 from 1:00-3:00 PM EDT for this important roundtable discussion. Read More
The 30th Annual Leadership 100 Conference, scheduled for February 4-7, 2021 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been postponed and will be replaced by a Virtual Annual Meeting during the same period. Our Chairman, Argyris Vassiliou, stated: “This unfortunate action was taken due to the ongoing uncertainty regarding air travel and large gatherings.” Read More
"We must pray that we will find the strength and the resources within ourselves to adapt to tomorrow’s demands, just as we have through decades and decades of service to the church and the world." Read More
The Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, located in Saint Augustine, Florida, is delighted to present a special webinar presentation with Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis entitled, “Covid-19 and the Renewal of the Earth,” on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at 7:00-8:00 PM ET, the Feast of the Indiction. The event is hosted online by the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The free broadcast will be live-streamed and open to all (pre-registration required). After the panel, a question and answer session will take place. Read More
The Order of Saint Andrew, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, notes with dismay Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s decision Friday, August 21, 2020 to convert Istanbul’s historic and renowned Church of the Holy Savior in Chora to a mosque, just weeks after converting Hagia Sophia into a mosque as well. This is yet another contemptuous act against religious freedom perpetrated by the government of Turkey; the Order strongly condemns this action. Read More
Registration is now open for the 4th Annual National Advanced Leadership Conference. Held exclusively online this year, the event runs Friday, September 18 through Saturday, September -19. It is hosted by the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. Read More
