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Memory Eternal: + Archpriest Herman Schick (UPDATED) - 03/17/24
Last updated: 2024-03-18 09:18:48

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 the falling asleep in the Lord, earlier today, of beloved husband and father, + the Archpriest Herman Schick. 

The schedule of services will be announced once it is determined. 

Grant rest eternal in blessed repose with the Saints, O Lord, to the soul of Thine ever-to-be-remembered servant, + the Archpriest Herman, who has fallen asleep in the Lord; and may his memory be eternal!  “Vechnaya pamyat!"


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ARCHPASTORAL LETTER FOR THE GREAT FAST 2024 - 03/16/24
Last updated: 2024-03-16 16:38:53


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The Life of the World to Come - Retreat by Very Rev. Alexander Garklavs - 03/09/24
Last updated: 2024-03-09 19:57:51


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Photogallery: Presentation of Mitre to Archpriest James Parsells - 02/22/24
Last updated: 2024-02-22 08:44:14


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St. Andrew’s Orthodox Camp Spring 2024 Newsletter - 02/21/24
Last updated: 2024-02-21 20:58:03


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Lenten Teen Retreat - April 12-14, 2024 at Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville - 02/17/24
Last updated: 2024-02-19 00:01:30

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.


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Church Music for Beginners - 02/13/24
Last updated: 2024-02-13 16:45:27


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Active Shooter Training at St. Nicholas Church in Cohoes, NY - 02/13/24
Last updated: 2024-02-13 16:45:15

[Cohoes, NY] - On Sunday, February 4th, St. Nicholas Church in Cohoes had an Active Shooter Training session for the parish. Two officers from the Albany County Sheriff's Dept delivered a two-hour training session on various topics, from what kind of person commits these crimes to what to do if the unthinkable happens; the officers will be returning to give subsequent sessions.


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Photogallery: Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, Clifton NJ - - 02/13/24
Last updated: 2024-02-13 16:45:06


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CATECHESIS O F THE G O O D SHEPHERD (CGS) Training Level 1 part B - 02/10/24
Last updated: 2024-02-10 22:15:58


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Total Solar Eclipse Celebration at St. Andrew’s Camp! - 02/02/24
Last updated: 2024-02-02 22:28:09

Mark your calendars for a celestial event of a lifetime! On April 8th, 2024, a Total Solar Eclipse will cast its awe-inspiring shadow directly over the top of St. Andrew's Camp at 1280 State Rt. 49, Jewell, NY 13042.

 


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ARCHPRIEST PETER BAKTIS APPOINTED NATIONAL CHAPLAIN OF THE MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 01/31/24
Last updated: 2024-01-31 17:26:08

Very Reverend Archpriest Peter Baktis has been appointed to the Military Officers Association of America Board of Directors and named its National Chaplain. Fr. Peter has served as the President of the Lakes and Pines Chapter (New Jersey), and is currently the president of the Chaplain Virtual Chapter and the president of the NJ Council of Chapters.


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Gregory the Theologian Orthodox Church Begins 60th Anniversary Celebrations - 01/30/24
Last updated: 2024-01-30 17:53:37

St. Gregory the Theologian Orthodox Church in Wappingers Falls, NY commenced the 60th anniversary celebration on the weekend of January 27 and 28, 2024 with the Archpastoral Visit of His Eminence Archbishop Michael. The celebration was in conjunction with the patronal Feast Day of St. Gregory the Theologian as the parish gathered in celebration.


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Youth Worldwide to Celebrate the World Day of Orthodox Youth - 01/27/24
Last updated: 2024-01-27 12:24:58


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To God be the Glory for the 2023 Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors - 01/26/24
Last updated: 2024-01-26 15:24:36

To God be the Glory for the 2023 Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors of the Diocese of New York & New Jersey!  Your love and commitment to this Diocese and her work goes beyond the simple words "Thank You!"  For the 2023 giving year, you partnered with me in the journey to what seemed an impossible goal.  Not only was the goal met but was surpassed at 113%!    Borrowing the words of our beloved Saint Paul who bore witness to the giving of the Christian Macedonians, you "gave according to [your] means, as I can testify, and beyond [your] means, of [your] own accord." 2 Corinthians 8:2 Thanks be to God! 


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Photogallery: Ordination of Fr. Micah Breland - 01/22/24
Last updated: 2024-01-22 09:08:29

Photography: Andrew Bohush


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Lenten Women's Retreat: Nourishing Body and Soul - 01/21/24
Last updated: 2024-01-21 16:32:43

Join us for a transformative weekend retreat from Friday, March 22, to Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Lenten Women's Retreat and Retreat Center, hosted by the Diocese of New York and New Jersey, Orthodox Church in America.


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Father Paul and Matushka Mary Shafran Celebrate 76th Anniversaries! - 01/20/24
Last updated: 2024-01-20 12:38:16

Submitted by Nina Shafran

[Trenton, NJ] - On December 28, 2023, Archpriest Paul Shafran, Pastor Emeritus (retired), St. Vladimir Church in Trenton, NJ, celebrated his 76th anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood. A month earlier, on November 27th, he and Matushka Mary celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary. By God's very special grace, the morning of Sunday, December 31st, Matushka Mary was able to be in church for the first time since her bouts with Covid and other infections, including hospitalizations, over the summer. It was a great joy for her and the parishioners to be reunited for Divine Liturgy and for fellowship afterwards, and a wonderful way to end the year! Rev. Volodymyr (Chaikivskiy), Rector, congratulated them on their remarkable milestones. Father Paul and Matushka Mary are truly grateful for everyone's prayers for their health and for strength to continue in their devotion to Christ's Holy Church. Mnogaya Lyeta! 


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2024 Theme for Koinonia and Call for Articles - 01/12/24
Last updated: 2024-01-12 22:32:44

Archpriest Eric G. Tosi, director of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey's Commission on Missions and Evangelism, is asking for articles for the 2024 issues of Koinonia. The theme will build off of the presentations at the 2023 Diocesan Assembly in which numerous new converts to the Diocese presented their journeys into the Orthodox Church.

The article should be between eight and ten paragraphs and explain their own journey into the Faith. Pictures should be included. Articles can be sent directly to egtosi@gmail.com. Any questions can be addressed to Fr. Eric. Articles should be sent by the end of February, though later articles can be used, as issues are published in March, June, September and December of each year.


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Mission in Plattsburgh is Growing: David Jones III received into the Orthodox Church - 01/12/24
Last updated: 2024-01-12 13:05:22

Twenty people gathered at our monthly Divine Liturgy at the Plattsburgh United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 16th, to enjoy the Divine Liturgy and to welcome David Jones III into the Orthodox Church. We are very happy to have him as part of our community and to see him join a strong and loving community!


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ZOE for Life!® Prayer Service For Unborn Children followed by Special Guest Speaker - 01/10/24
Last updated: 2024-01-10 10:21:37

Please join ZOE For Life!® in a prayer service and guest speaker presentation on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church 4548 Wallings Road, North Royalton, Ohio 44133.


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ZOE for Life!®: Seeking Full Time Executive Director - 01/10/24
Last updated: 2024-01-10 10:08:08

Are you passionate about empowering women to choose life? ZOE for Life!® is seeking full time, experienced and dynamic Executive Director to lead our growing pro-life nonprofit. As the Executive Director, you will have the opportunity to shape the strategic direction and operational execution of our mission.


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Joyous Celebration: Divine Liturgy and Festivities Honoring St. Basil the Great at the Church of St. Basil's in Watervliet - 01/08/24
Last updated: 2024-01-08 12:05:51

{Watervliet, NY] - On Sunday, January 1, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Michael served Divine Liturgy in Watervliet, NY, on the Parish Feastday of the Church of St. Basil the Great.


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Koinonia: January 2024 - 01/06/24
Last updated: 2024-01-06 08:32:34

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.


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FORMER DIOCESAN YOUTH DIRECTOR HONORED IN PARAMUS - 01/03/24
Last updated: 2024-01-03 21:26:48

PARAMUS, NJ – On Tuesday, December 26, the Second Day of the Feast of the Nativity, His Eminence, Archbishop Michael celebrated Divine Liturgy for the Synaxis of the Most Holy Theotokos at Christ the Saviour Church in Paramus, NJ. Serving with the Archbishop were Priest John Morris (Rector, Christ the Saviour), Archpriest David Vernak (Pastor Emeritus, Christ the Saviour), and Archpriest Martin Kraus (Rector, Holy Trinity in East Meadow, NY and Youth Department Chaplain). Responses were sung under the direction of Theodora Gramkow.


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Phtogallery: Orthodoxy on Tap With Archbishop Michael Draws Dozens of Young Adults and Enquirers - 12/22/23
Last updated: 2023-12-22 21:31:50

On December 3rd in Wayne, NJ, and December 8th in Trenton, Archbishop Michael met with dozens of young adults and enquirers. The Q&A session with His Eminence covered topics such as sacraments, communion after breaking the fast, church unity, praying with non-Orthodox Christians, and thoughts on prominent Orthodox figures.


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Photogallery: Archpastoral Visitation to Holy Resurrection Church in Wayne, NJ - 12/22/23
Last updated: 2023-12-22 20:58:47


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JOIN ARCHBISHOP MICHAEL, TO PRAY AND FAST
FOR RECONCILIATION AND AN END TO CIVIL STRIFE
Last updated: 2020-08-31 18:33:15

The clergy and faithful of the Diocese continue to mourn the tragic losses of life, the needless acts of violence, the divisions among races, and the civil strife which plague many of our cities and countrysides...


2024 DDB Appeal
DISTINGUISHED DIOCESAN BENEFACTORS (DDB)

Thanks to donors like yourself, our diocese can support missions and struggling parishes, fund youth events, and educate seminarians. Thank you!

$37,900.00
19%

UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR

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.
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