From October 4-6, the Fall Teen Retreat at Frost Valley YMCA in Claryville, NY, was a grace-filled and Christ-centered weekend. Thirteen teens from across the Diocese as well as other Diocese and Orthodox jurisdictions gathered together to experience fellowship, worship, and spiritual growth amidst the stunning beauty of the fall season.

From October 4-6, the Fall Teen Retreat at Frost Valley YMCA in Claryville, NY, was a grace-filled and Christ-centered weekend. Thirteen teens from across the Diocese as well as other Diocese and Orthodox jurisdictions gathered together to experience fellowship, worship, and spiritual growth amidst the stunning beauty of the fall season.

[South River, NJ] - On September 21 and 22 His Eminence, Archbishop Michael was at the parish of Saints Peter and Paul in South River, NJ.

On Saturday evening, His Eminence presided at the celebration of Great Vespers and preached an inspiring homily.

On Sunday morning, His Eminence was greeted by parish children with flowers along with Starosta James Kornafel with the traditional bread and salt.

[Bornxville, NY] - Deepest sympathy is expressed to Matushka Ellen Chupeck, and children Gabriel, Zoe and Emily, and all their family; to the Brotherhood of Diocesan Clergy; and to all our Diocesan Family on the falling asleep in the Lord of the newly-departed and ever-to-be-remembered servant of God, the + Archpriest Joseph Chupeck, who reposed in the hospital on Wednesday evening, October 2.

Grant rest eternal in blessed repose with the Saints, O Lord, to the soul of Thy newly-departed servant, the ever-to-be-remembered + Archpriest Joseph, who has fallen asleep in the Lord, and may his memory be eternal! "Vechnaya Pamyat!"

Holy Assumption Orthodox Church is delighted to announce a special blessing for our parish next month. On Sunday, October 13th, 2024, we will welcome a visiting monk from St. Tikhon’s Monastery, who will bring the miraculous weeping Icon of St. Anna to our church.

On Sunday, September 22, 2024, St. Vladimir Orthodox Church in Trenton, NJ, held its annual parish picnic. Following Divine Liturgy, with 120 faithful present, people proceeded to the parish picnic grounds for food and fellowship under sunny and cloudless skies. While more than 20 children ran to and fro, chasing bubbles or playing in the bouncy house, adults played badminton or cornhole while waiting for the roast pig to finish cooking. The food was plentiful, and laughter and conversation filled the air. It was a blessed day.

Orthodox musicians, choir directors and church singers! You are invited to join us at St. Tikhon’s Monastery for a weekend of choral conducting and singing training with our featured instructor, Fr. Caleb Lewis, Director of Music at St. Tikhon's.

Come participate in this weekend workshop as either a conductor or as a chorister. Conductors can expect live feedback, practical conducting guidance, individualized coaching on technique and hands-on problem solving. Singers will enjoy gleaning from being part of the choir and participating in overall ensemble instruction