UPDATED: Lenten Teen Retreat - April 12-14, 2024 at Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville
Orthodox Youth Retreat at Frost Valley YMCA
Join us for an enlightening and engaging Orthodox Youth Retreat at the scenic Frost Valley YMCA from April 12-14. This retreat is a unique opportunity to explore and discuss contemporary issues that matter to you.
Theme: Contemporary Issues - Gender, Sexuality, and Relationships
In today’s rapidly evolving world, young adults face a myriad of challenges and questions, particularly around topics like gender, sexuality, and relationships. This retreat provides a safe and open environment to discuss these important issues from an Orthodox perspective.
Guest Speaker: Rev. Dn. Dr. Sampson Ryan Nash
We are honored to have Rev. Dn. Dr. Sampson Ryan Nash, a premier ethicist in the country, as our guest speaker. Dr. Nash is an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Director of The Ohio State University Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities. His scholarship focuses on practical, procedural, and policy issues related to Medicine, Clinical Bioethics, and Palliative Medicine. He also explores ethics foundations at the nexus of medicine, ethics, theology, religion, and culture.
Ask the Hard Questions
This is your chance to ask the hard questions you face in today’s world. Dr. Nash will be there to provide guidance and insights based on his extensive experience and knowledge.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding, strengthen your faith, and engage in meaningful discussions with your peers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for a transformative weekend of joy, prayer, and camaraderie at the Lenten Teen Retreat, sponsored by the OCA Diocese of New York and New Jersey’s Department of Youth Ministry.
Divine Shadows: Orthodox Community Reflects on Total Solar Eclipse Experience - 04/10/24
By Fr. Terence Baz, Rector of Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, Clifton, NJ
On Monday, April 8th., 2024, Orthodox clergy and laity from the Diocese of NY & NJ and other neighboring dioceses, came together to view the total solar eclipse at St. Andrew's Camp in central NY on Oneida Lake. We were blessed with the presence of His Eminence, Archbishop Michael.
The weather was mild and beautiful but unfortunately, high clouds kept increasing as the day progressed and just before totality, they completely blocked the sun.
Koinonia: March 2024 - 04/03/24
The latest issue of KOINONIA is now available for download and distribution in the parishes. KONIONIA is the quarterly newsletter published by the Diocesan Commission on Missions and Evangelism, under the editorship of the Director of that Commission, Archpriest Eric Tosi, and with the blessing of His Eminence, Archbishop Michael.
Wisdom on Wheels with Archbishop Michael - 03/30/24
Archbishop Michael Recognizes Dedication and Service: Bestows Double Orarion and Commends Diakonia Ministry in Princeton Visit - 03/26/24
On the weekend of March 16-17, Archbishop Michael made his annual Archpastoral visit to the Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow in Princeton, NJ. During this visit, he awarded Dn John Komline the Double Orarion. Concelebrating with Archbishop Michael were Fr. Peter Baktis, Rector, and Fr. John Parker, Dean of St. Tikhon's Seminary. Dn John is a current board member of St. Tikhon's Seminary, and Fr. John Parker represented the seminary in honoring Dn John's dedication and hard work.
Men's Retreat at St. John the Theologian (Shirley, Long Island) with Fr. Michael Butler - 03/19/24
[SHIRLEY, NY] - Over the weekend of March 8-9, St. John the Theologian Orthodox Church in Shirley, Long Island, hosted a first-ever Men's Retreat with retreat speaker Archpriest Michael Butler of Holy Transfiguration parish in Livonia, MI. The event attracted 30 men from two parishes (St. John's and her sister parish of Holy Trinity in East Meadow, Long Island) and was the precursor to the formation of a men's group at the parish.
Memory Eternal: + Archpriest Herman Schick (UPDATED) - 03/19/24
The DEEPEST SYMPATHY of all the clergy and faithful of the Diocese is extended to Matushka Cynthia Schick, her son George and daughter Elizabeth, and all their family, on falling asleep in the Lord of beloved husband and father, + the Archpriest Herman Schick.
The Life of the World to Come - Retreat by Very Rev. Alexander Garklavs - 03/09/24
Photogallery: Presentation of Mitre to Archpriest James Parsells - 02/22/24
Thanks to donors like yourself, our diocese can support missions and struggling parishes, fund youth events, and educate seminarians. Thank you!
March 28
Diocesan Council meeting
11:00 a.m. - Diocesan Chancery, Bronxville, NY
Meeting of Chancellors and Deans
2:30 p.m. - Diocesan Chancery, Bronxville, NY
April 25
Presbyters Council Meeting
11:00 a.m.
Zoom
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