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Orthodox Church in America

@orthodoxchurchamerica


Official communications platform for the OCA
https://www.oca.org/

Orthodox Church in America (English)

Are you interested in learning more about the Orthodox Church in America? Look no further than the official Telegram channel, @orthodoxchurchamerica! This channel serves as the official communications platform for the OCA, providing followers with the latest news, events, and updates from the Orthodox Church in America. Whether you are a member of the church or simply curious about its teachings and traditions, this channel is the perfect place to stay informed. The Orthodox Church in America is a branch of the Eastern Orthodox Church in North America. With roots dating back to the 18th century, the OCA is dedicated to preserving and spreading the teachings of the Orthodox Christian faith. Through this Telegram channel, you can access a wealth of information about the church's history, beliefs, and practices, as well as stay up-to-date on upcoming events and services. From articles and blog posts to videos and photos, @orthodoxchurchamerica offers a variety of content to engage and educate followers. You can also find links to the official OCA website (https://www.oca.org/) for more in-depth resources and information. Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of the Orthodox Church in America or simply stay connected with the community, this channel has something for everyone. Join the @orthodoxchurchamerica Telegram channel today and become a part of the vibrant online community of Orthodox Christians in America. Stay informed, inspired, and connected with the official communications platform for the OCA. We look forward to welcoming you into our growing community of believers and seekers of truth. Orthodox Church in America - where faith and fellowship meet.

Orthodox Church in America

12 Jan, 12:29


Today we commemorate Martyr Tatiana of Rome, and those who suffered with her

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/100155

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/01/12

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/january

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

11 Jan, 12:29


Today we commemorate Venerable Theodosius the Great, the Cenobiarch

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/100149

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/01/11

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/january

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

11 Jan, 01:44


New Music Downloads: January 12
- Stichera at Lord, I call
- Doxastichon at Lord, I call
- Doxastichon at the Aposticha
https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/january
#ocamusicdownloads

Orthodox Church in America

10 Jan, 18:29


His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Requests Prayers for Archbishop Anastasios and California Wildfires
https://www.oca.org/news/headline-news/his-beatitude-metropolitan-tikhon-requests-prayers-for-archbishop-anastasios-and-california-wildfires

Orthodox Church in America

10 Jan, 12:34


Today we commemorate Saint Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/100140

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/01/10

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/january

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

09 Jan, 21:35


On January 9, 2025, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon joined civic and religious leaders at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC to honor the late President James Earl Carter, Jr.

The 39th President of the United States of America passed away on December 29, 2024 at the age of 100 in Plains, Georgia and was the longest-living President in U.S. history.

His Beatitude participated in the procession and was seated in the sanctuary alongside other religious leaders. Also attending with Metropolitan Tikhon was Archpriest Alessandro Margheritino, Acting Chancellor and Secretary of the Orthodox Church in America.

The late president’s body was received with a ceremony at the cathedral at around 10:00 AM, followed by the commencement of the funeral service and several tributes among which one offered by the current president, President Joseph R. Biden.

Orthodox Church in America

09 Jan, 12:33


Today we commemorate Martyr Polyeuctus of Melitene, Armenia

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/100134

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/01/09

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/january

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

09 Jan, 02:39


Texts for Liturgical Services: January 26, 27, 30
https://www.oca.org/liturgics/service-texts
#servicetexts

Orthodox Church in America

09 Jan, 02:34


Rubrics for Liturgical Services: January 26
https://www.oca.org/liturgics/rubrics/order-of-upcoming-services
#rubrics

Orthodox Church in America

09 Jan, 02:03


Suprasl Offers Opportunities for Orthodox Students Studying Abroad
https://suprasl.org/news-studyabroad

Orthodox Church in America

08 Jan, 12:33


Today we commemorate Venerable George the Chozebite

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/100112

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/01/08

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/january

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

04 Jan, 12:31


Today we commemorate the Synaxis of the Seventy Apostles

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/100017

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/01/04

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/january

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

03 Jan, 14:01


We want to hear from EVERYONE in your parish—young and old! His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon has called on the faithful of the OCA to reflect on the Church’s future. Whether it’s a youth’s insight, an adult’s vision, or an elder’s wisdom—your voice is important.

Please send your reflections to [email protected]

#21stAAC

Orthodox Church in America

03 Jan, 12:36


Registration Opens for Online Music Classes Offered by the OCA Music Department
https://www.oca.org/news/headline-news/registration-opens-for-online-music-classes-offered-by-the-oca-music-department2025

Orthodox Church in America

03 Jan, 12:33


Today we commemorate Holy Prophet Malachi

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/100013

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/01/03

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/january

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

03 Jan, 12:22


In Memoriam: Matushka Eugenia Nehrebecki
May Matushka Eugenia's memory be eternal!
https://www.oca.org/in-memoriam/matushka-eugenia-nehrebecki
#inmemoriam #ocainmemoriam

Orthodox Church in America

03 Jan, 02:36


New Music Downloads: January 5 and Prefeast

Stichera at Lord, I call
Doxastichon at Lord, I call
Doxastichon at the Aposticha
https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/january
#ocamusicdownloads

Orthodox Church in America

03 Jan, 01:20


New Music Downloads: Theophany
https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/theophany
#ocamusicdownloads

Orthodox Church in America

02 Jan, 12:32


Today we commemorate the repose of Venerable Seraphim, Wonderworker of Sarov

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/100008

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/01/02

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/january

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

02 Jan, 02:30


Texts for Liturgical Services: January 12, 17, 18
https://www.oca.org/liturgics/service-texts
#servicetexts

Orthodox Church in America

02 Jan, 02:28


Rubrics for Liturgical Services: January 12
https://www.oca.org/liturgics/rubrics/order-of-upcoming-services
#rubrics

Orthodox Church in America

01 Jan, 12:32


Today we commemorate the Circumcision of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/100001

Saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/01/01

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/january

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

31 Dec, 19:07


Announcement Regarding Matushka Olga’s Canonization Services and Feast Day
https://www.oca.org/news/headline-news/announcement-regarding-matushka-olgas-canonization-services-and-feast-day
#saints #feastsandsaints #nasaints

Orthodox Church in America

31 Dec, 12:30


Today we commemorate Venerable Melania the Younger of Rome

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103701

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2023/12/31

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

30 Dec, 12:30


Today we commemorate Virgin Martyr Anysia at Thessalonica

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103691

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/30

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

29 Dec, 12:31


Today we commemorate Holy Righteous David the King, Joseph the Betrothed, and James the Brother of the Lord

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/29/86-commemoration-of-the-holy-righteous-david-the-king-joseph-the-be

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2023/12/29

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

28 Dec, 12:31


Today we commemorate Apostle Nicanor the Deacon of the Seventy

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103679

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/28

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

28 Dec, 02:47


New Music Downloads: Sunday after Nativity
- Doxastichon at Lord, I call
- Doxastichon at the Aposticha
https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december
#ocamusicdownloads

Orthodox Church in America

27 Dec, 12:31


Today we commemorate Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103659

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/27

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

26 Dec, 12:31


Today we commemorate Venerable Constantine of Synnada

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103650

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/26

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

25 Dec, 12:30


Christ is born!
Today we celebrate the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103638

Saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/25

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/nativity-of-christ

Sermon: https://www.oca.org/fs/sermons/discourse-on-the-nativity-of-christ

#saints #feastsandsaints #nativity #christmas

Orthodox Church in America

24 Dec, 12:30


Today is the Eve of the Nativity of our Lord

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103630

Saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/24

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints #feasts #nativity

Orthodox Church in America

23 Dec, 12:30


Today we commemorate the 10 Holy Martyrs of Crete

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103616

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/23/

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

22 Dec, 12:31


Today we commemorate Greatmartyr Anastasia the “Deliverer from Potions” and her teacher, Martyr Chrysogonus

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103609

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/22/

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

21 Dec, 12:30


Today we commemorate Virgin Martyr Juliana of Nicomedia, and 500 men and 130 women with her

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103601

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/21/

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

20 Dec, 14:02


As we prepare for the upcoming 21st All-American Council in July, 2025, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon is asking us to reflect on the place the OCA now finds herself. This isn’t just a call for answers—it’s also a call for listening and discernment.

Our reflections should focus on the four pillars of Church life:

Mission: How can we continue to bring the Gospel to North America?

Education: How can we learn and teach more effectively?

Finance: How do we sustain and support the work of the Church?

Philanthropy: How do we care for the needy and downtrodden as we are commanded by Christ?

Your community's reflection, whether through a meeting or by individual voices, will help shape the future work of the OCA!

Share your thoughts with us by submitting your reflection: [email protected]

#21stAAC

Orthodox Church in America

20 Dec, 12:30


Today we commemorate Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-Bearer, Bishop of Antioch

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103594

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/20/

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

19 Dec, 12:38


His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon’s 2024 Nativity Letter Now Available
https://www.oca.org/holy-synod/statements/his-beatitude-metropolitan-tikhon/nativity-of-our-lord-2024
#nativity #synod

Orthodox Church in America

19 Dec, 12:30


Today we commemorate the Martyr Boniface at Tarsus in Cilicia, and Righteous Aglaida of Rome

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103583

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/19

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

18 Dec, 19:57


Excited to announce our newest music workshop:
Church Choir Director 101 -- February 21-23, 2025 with Juliana Woodill

- Are you new to church choir directing?
- What are the basics a church choir director needs to know to do their job?
- Wondering where to begin?

So many current church choir directors find themselves in this role out of necessity or desperation! If you want to grow your skills as a choir director, have been asked to be your parish’s choir leader, or are new to the role and are wondering where to start, this weekend workshop is for you.

Find out more details & register here: https://sttikhonsmusicprogram.com/retreats/p/church-choir-director-101

Orthodox Church in America

18 Dec, 12:31


Today we commemorate the Martyr Sebastian at Rome, and his companions

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103565

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/18

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

17 Dec, 20:39


Office of Pastoral Life to Appoint Full-Time Director in 2025
https://www.oca.org/news/headline-news/office-of-pastoral-life-to-appoint-full-time-director-in-2025
#pastorallife

Orthodox Church in America

17 Dec, 17:10


His Grace Bishop Gerasim Visits OCA Representation Church in Moscow
https://www.oca.org/news/headline-news/his-grace-bishop-gerasim-visits-oca-representation-church-in-moscow

Orthodox Church in America

17 Dec, 12:31


Today we commemorate the Prophet Daniel

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103559

More saints commemorated on this day: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/17

Music downloads for today: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

17 Dec, 01:35


In Memoriam: Matushka Jeanne Ciarciaglino
May Matushka Jeanne's memory be eternal!
https://www.oca.org/in-memoriam/matushka-jeanne-ciarciaglino
#ocainmemoriam #inmemoriam

Orthodox Church in America

16 Dec, 12:30


Today we commemorate the Prophet Haggai

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103556

More saints commemorated on this day: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/12/16

Music downloads for today: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/december

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

21 Nov, 12:35


In Memoriam: Monk Michael (Juk)
May Father Michael's memory be eternal!
https://www.oca.org/in-memoriam/monk-michael-juk
#ocainmemoriam #inmemoriam

Orthodox Church in America

21 Nov, 12:29


Today we commemorate the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103357

Saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/11/21

Music downloads for today: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/entrance-of-the-theotokos

Read sermon: https://www.oca.org/fs/sermons/sermon-on-the-entry-of-the-theotokos

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

20 Nov, 12:29


Today we commemorate Venerable Gregory the Decapolite

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103340

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/11/20

Music downloads for today: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/november

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

19 Nov, 12:29


Today we commemorate the Repose of Saint Philaret (Drozdov), Metropolitan of Moscow

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103337

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/11/19

Music downloads for today: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/november

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

18 Nov, 12:40


Texts for Liturgical Services: December 1, 4 - 9; 13
https://www.oca.org/liturgics/service-texts
#servicetexts

Orthodox Church in America

18 Nov, 12:34


Rubrics for Liturgical Services: December 1, 8
https://www.oca.org/liturgics/rubrics/order-of-upcoming-services
#rubrics

Orthodox Church in America

18 Nov, 12:29


Today we commemorate Martyr Platon of Ancyra

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103321

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/11/18

Music downloads for today: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/november

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

18 Nov, 00:31


Only a few hours left for Steward Sunday! There’s still time to make your donation and help the departments of the Orthodox Church in America to continue providing the resources and support parishes across North America rely on.
Go to oca.org/donate to make your gift now!
#ocastewards

Orthodox Church in America

17 Nov, 13:00


Today is Steward Sunday!
Your gift today supports your parish choir, church school, and clergy mental health supports.
Remember: every donation counts, no matter the size. Thank you for your generosity!
Go to oca.org/donate to help support the work of the Church.
#ocastewards

Orthodox Church in America

17 Nov, 12:29


Today we commemorate Saint Gregory, Wonderworker of Neocaesarea

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103315

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/11/17

Music downloads for today: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/november

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

16 Nov, 19:33


New Music Downloads: November 17
Stichera at Lord, I call
Doxastichon at Lord, I call
Doxastichon at the Aposticha
https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/november
#ocamusicdownloads

Orthodox Church in America

16 Nov, 12:29


Today we commemorate Apostle and Evangelist Matthew

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103313

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/11/16

Music downloads for today: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/november

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

15 Nov, 21:21


Five Retreats for Widows of Clergy Available Online
https://www.oca.org/news/headline-news/five-retreats-for-widows-of-clergy-available-online
#clergywives

Orthodox Church in America

15 Nov, 14:59


May God grant His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel of Detroit and the Romanian Episcopate many years on the occasion of the anniversary of his consecration to the episcopacy!
Eis polla eti despota!!
#synod

Orthodox Church in America

15 Nov, 12:29


Today we commemorate Holy Martyrs and Confessors Gurias, Samonas, and Abibus, of Edessa

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103304

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/11/15

Music downloads for today: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/november

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

15 Nov, 01:41


In Memoriam: Archpriest Michael Evans
May Father Michael's memory be eternal!
https://www.oca.org/in-memoriam/archpriest-michael-evans
#ocainmemoriam #inmemoriam

Orthodox Church in America

14 Nov, 12:33


Divine Hymnody: Theology Set to Music
https://www.oca.org/news/headline-news/divine-hymnody-theology-set-to-music
#ocastewards

Orthodox Church in America

14 Nov, 12:29


Today we commemorate Holy, All-Praised Apostle Philip

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103299

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/11/14

Music downloads for today: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/november

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

13 Nov, 19:53


On November 4-7, 2024, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America met for its Regular Fall 2024 Session in Springfield, VA, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. ...

More photos and info here: https://www.oca.org/news/headline-news/holy-synod-meets-for-its-regular-fall-2024-session

#synod

Orthodox Church in America

22 Oct, 11:30


Today we commemorate Saint Abercius the Wonderworker, Bishop of Hieropolis, Equal of the Apostles

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103022

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/10/22

Music downloads for today: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/october

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

22 Oct, 01:47


On October 15 - 19, 2024 His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon made primatial visits to the Diocese of the West, Diocese of New York and New Jersey, and in Crestwood, NY. ...

More info and photos: https://www.oca.org/news/headline-news/metropolitan-tikhon-makes-primatial-visits-to-the-diocese-of-the-west-diocese-of-new-york-and-new-jersey-and-st-vladimirs-seminary

Orthodox Church in America

21 Oct, 11:30


In Memoriam: Archpriest Dionysius (Dennis) Swencki
May Father Dionysius' memory be eternal!
https://www.oca.org/in-memoriam/archpriest-dionysius-swencki

Orthodox Church in America

21 Oct, 11:30


Today we commemorate Venerable Hilarion the Great

Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/103009

More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/10/21

Music downloads for today: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/october

#saints #feastsandsaints

Orthodox Church in America

21 Oct, 01:17


OCA Representatives at the Christian Churches Together Annual Forum

On October 8-14, 2024 Archpriest Peter Baktis participated in the Christian Churches Together Annual forum, which met in Memphis, TN. The theme was "Come, Holy Spirit: Renew, Restore, and Reconcile." It was a time of deep reflection and mutual understanding of how the Holy Spirit is working in churches and individuals. Fr. Radu Bordeiau presented a paper on behalf of the Orthodox family. A highlight of the program was a visit to where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his last speech (The Mountaintop) before he was assassinated at the Lorraine Hotel the following day. Members of the Historical Black churches led the participants in a wreath-laying ceremony at the hotel.

Orthodox Church in America

20 Oct, 18:48


On October 9-11, 2024, the Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America met for its Regular Fall 2024 Session in Springfield, VA, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon.

Read more here: https://www.oca.org/news/headline-news/metropolitan-council-meets-for-its-regular-fall-2024-session