2019 A.C.R.Y. Annual - American Carpatho-Russian Diocesan Yearbook

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American Carpatho-Russian Diocesan Yearbook 2019 A.C.R.Y. Annual Published by the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese and the National A.C.R.Y.

Indeed, when you submit to the bishop as you would to Jesus Christ it is clear to me that you are living not in the manner of men but as Jesus Christ ... It is necessary, therefore, and such is your practice, that you do nothing without the bishop.

-Saint Ignatius of Antioch Letter to the Trallians 2, 1-2 (ca 110) Certainly it is now the bishops who hold the place of the Apostles in the church.

They receive the authority of binding and loosing; they have as their lot the role of governing. It is a magnificent honor, but the honor that carries with it a heavy burden.

-Saint Gregory the Great Homilies on the Gospels 2, 26, 5 (ca 509) 2019

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A Special Thank You to our Friends and Supporters Dearest Friends and Supporters of the A.C.R.Y. Annual, Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory be Forever!

“What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done.

There is nothing new under the sun.” —Ecclesiastes 1:9 This verse shared by the wise King Solomon has come to mind often in preparing the 2019 A.C.R.Y. Annual as nothing is truly new.

You may not realize that there were numerous pages printed in full-color within the pages of the First Edition of the A.C.R.Y. Annual published in 1949 by the first National Editor of the A.C.R.Y., Father John Yurcisin (a sample of which is included here to the right).

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Table of Contents 2018-2019 National Senior A.C.R.Y. Officer Contact Information……..….Pages 6-7 Our Hierarchs……………………………………………………………………….….…...Pages 8-10 Diocesan Chancery and Christ the Saviour Cathedral Information…………..Page 11 Paschal Cycle…………….……………………………………………………………..………..Page 12 Sundays After Pentecost, Fasts and Fast-Free Weeks of the Church………...Page 13 Diocesan Patrons and Patronal Feast Days…………………………………………….Page 14 2019 Julian (Old) Ecclesiastical Calendar………………………………………...Pages 16-35 2019 Revised Julian (New) Ecclesiastical Calendar…………………………...Pages 36-55 Moral and Sacramental Guidelines……………………………………………….…Pages 56-60 Insights into Contemporary Moral Problems……………………………….…..Pages 61-75 Diocesan Administration, Consistory and Board of Trustees………….….Pages 76-77 Diocesan Ministries and Commissions………………………………..…………..Pages 78-83 Diocesan Director of Youth…...………………………………….……………..…..Page 78 Diocesan Priests’ Pension Fund……………………………………………………..Page 78 Vicariate for Diocesan Liturgical Publications and Music………………….Page 78 Diocesan Building Commission……………………………………………………..Page 78 Foreign Missions Commission…..…………………………………………………..Page 78 Foreign Education Commission.…………………………………………………....Page 79 Diocesan Apostolate for Youth (D.A.Y.)………………………………………...Page 79 Ecumenical Commission……………………………………………………………….Page 79 Diocesan Missions and Evangelism Commission……………………………..Page 80 Diocesan Stewardship Commission………………………………………………..Page 80 Theological Advisor to the Bishop…………………………………………….…...Page 80 Canonical Advisor………………………………………………………………………..Page 80 Orthodox Christians for Life………………………………………………………….Page 80 Diocesan Apostolate for Information Technology…………………..……….Page 80 Diocesan Youth Camp, Retreat and Conference Center.………..………...Page 81 Diocesan Seminary……………..…………………………………………..……….…..Page 81 Diocesan Bookstores and Religious Gift Shops…………….………….……...Page 82 A.C.R.Y. Annual and Church Yearbook Staff…….………………….…..…...Page 82 St. John the Compassionate Mission……………….…………….……..………...Page 83 Diocesan Publications: The Church Messenger and Daylight…………….Pages 84-87

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Regional Breakdown of Diocese: Deaneries and Deans…………………….Pages 88-92 Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA……………………..Pages 93-94 Diocesan Church Directory (By State)……………………………………….….Pages 95-105 Central Events of the Diocese……………………………………………………..Pages 106-132 Diocesan Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate………………………………..Page 133 From the Editor: Are You Still Lit?………………………………..……..…….Pages 134-136 Scenes from Camp Nazareth……………………………………………………...Pages 137-159 What We Own is Sacred…………………..……………………………………….Pages 160-164 Parish Highlights from across the Diocese..………………………………….Pages 165-195 Chronology of Important Dates in Diocesan History...………………….Pages 196-204 American Carpatho-Russian Youth (A.C.R.Y.) Information…………..Pages 205-215 2018-2019 National Senior A.C.R.Y. Officers………………………………Pages 216-218 2018-2019 National Junior A.C.R.Y. Officers……………………….………Pages 218-219 Resolutions of the 73rd A.C.R.Y. National Convention……………......Pages 220-222 A.C.R.Y. Faces and Places………………………………………………………….Pages 223-230 2018 A.C.R.Y. Award Recipients……..…………………………………………Pages 231-232 A.C.R.Y. Activities…………………………………………………………………….Pages 233-242 First Holy Confessions……………………………………………………………….Pages 243-248 Graduates……………………………………………………………………..………….Pages 250-254 The Real Mixed-Marriage Problem..…………………………………………...Pages 255-257 Birthdays and Anniversaries……………………………………………………….Pages 258-265 New Diocesan Faces………………………………………………………………….Pages 266-272 A New Hiero-martyr of Carpatho Russia: Saint Maxim Sandovich....Pages 273-276 Necrology: Departed Hierarchs of our Diocese…………………………………...Page 277 Deceased Clergy of the Diocese………………………………………………….Pages 278-280 Diocesan Clergy Directory………………………………………………………….Pages 280-287 Diocesan Deacons…………………………………………………………………………….Page 288 Diocesan Sub-Deacons and Tonsured Readers……………….………..….Pages 288-291 Diocesan Clergy Wives……………………………………………………..……….Pages 291-294 Widowed Diocesan Clergy Wives……………………………………………………...Page 294 2019 A.C.R.Y. Annual Sponsors…………………………………………………Pages 295-302 Future A.C.R.Y. Events………………………………………………………..…………...Page 303

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2018-2019 National Senior A.C.R.Y. Officers Supreme Patron His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa...bishopgregoryofnyssa@gmail.com 312 Garfield Street, Johnstown, PA 15906………………..…………….……….(814) 539-9143 President Rachel Pribish………………………………………..…………………..………rachelprib@gmail.com 668 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202……………………….…………..(908) 247-2269

Vice President Aaron Zak………………………………………………………………………….aarondzak@gmail.com 3708 Foster Road, North Versailles, PA 15137………………………………...(724) 910-9719 Secretary Maryann Hudak…………………………………………………..…………….mhudak7139@aol.com 5A Buckingham Drive, Lakewood, NJ 08701…………………………………..(201) 988-3622 Financial Secretary Barbara Fitzgerald…………………………………………….……….sheffieldfitz@optononline.net 57 Grandview Drive, Woodland Park, NJ 07424………………..…………….(973) 742-9275 Treasurer Amy Coffman……………………………………….……………………..……….alo2474@verizon.net 104 Jumper Lane, West Chester, PA 19382…………………………..………..(610) 368-4833 Chief Auditor Adam Zak………………………………..…………..……….………….………...azak9444@gmail.com 704 Citadel Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146……………………….………..…….(724) 910-9718 Auditor Elizabeth Fabian……………………………………………………………….efabian1030@gmail.com 364 Second Avenue, Vestal, NY 13850……………………………………………(607) 221-8950 Auditor Tracey Bilanin……………………………………………………………………...tbilanin@yahoo.com 2491 Jessica Drive, Gilbertsville, PA 19525…………………………….……….(484) 624-4664 Young Adult Trustee Paul Zdinak……………….………………………………………..................paulzdinak@gmail.com 141 Hoffman Farm Road, Windber, PA 15963……………………..…………(814) 701-9272 Sergeant-at-Arms Tim Fabian……………………………………………………………….………..timfabian@gmail.com 364 Second Avenue, Vestal NY 13850…………………………………….……..(607) 488-9248 Publicity Director Stephen Sudik…………………………………….……………….…………stephensudik@gmail.com 5615 Buckingham Place Court, Alexandria, VA 22315………………..……(703) 946-5985

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2018-2019 National Senior A.C.R.Y. Officers Junior Advisor Sarah Lavra………………………………………………………………………...sarahlavra@gmail.com 122 R. Pope Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360………………………….…………..(412) 475-4928 Custodian of Properties Donna Yarina…………………………………………………..……………….d.yarina@atlanticbb.net 329 Diana Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906………………………………………..(814) 539-5429 Pittsburgh District President Robert Perevuznik, Jr…………………………………………………….………rpvuznik@gmail.com 246 Rosecrest Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146……………………………………(412) 952-6962 Senior Spiritual Advisor Protopresbyter Peter Paproski………………………………………….…...rpaproski@gmail.com P.O. Box 66, Phoenixville, PA 19640………………………………………………(610) 933-3336 Junior Spiritual Advisor Very Rev. Miles Zdinak……..……………………………………………………..frmiles@gmail.com 141 Hoffman Farm Road, Windber, PA 15963……………………………..…(814) 467-7444 Bishop Representative Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro………………………………………....fpmiloro@atlanticbb.net 157 Rockwell Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15905……………………………………(814) 410-3498 National Editor Rev. Matthew G. Stagon…………….…………………………………....fatherstagon@yahoo.com 66 Beach Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866……………………………………….…….(973) 627-1462 Annual Business Manager Rev. William Bennett………………………………………………..fr.william.bennett@gmail.com 288 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10009………………………………………(212) 254-6685 A.C.R.Y. Ambassador Jordan Polanichka…………………………….………………....……………jpolanichka@gmail.com 133 Bellefield Court, Gibsonia, PA 15044………………………………………..(724) 699-5495 Events Coordinator John J. Bilanin……………………………….……………………………..……...jbilanin@comcast.net 2491 Jessica Drive, Gilbertsville, PA 19525………………………………..…….(484) 624-4664 Immediate Past President Kevin Coffman……………………………………….……………………..………kcoff85@verizon.net 104 Jumper Lane, West Chester, PA 19382…………………………..………..(610) 399-1646

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Our Hierarchs

His All Holiness, Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch is the 270th successor of the 2,000 year-old local Christian Church founded by St. Andrew. As Archbishop of Constantinople and New Rome, Patriarch Bartholomew occupies the First Throne of the Orthodox Christian Church and presides in fraternal spirit among all the Orthodox Primates.

Born: February 29, 1940 Diaconate: August 13, 1961 Holy Priesthood: October 19, 1969 Enthronement as Metropolitan of Philadelphia: Christmas 1973 Enthronement as Metropolitan of Chalcedon: January 14, 1990 Enthronement in the Patriarchal Cathedral: November 2, 1991 Patronal Feast Day: June 11 His All Holiness Bartholomew Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch His Eminence, Demetrios Archbishop of America was born on February 1, 1928. In 1960 he was ordained a deacon in 1964, a priest. He was elected Bishop of Vresthena in 1967. Elected Archbishop of America on August 19, 1999 by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Archbishop Demetrios was enthroned on September 18, 1999 at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City. He serves as Chairman of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA. In November 2016, the Archbishop was given the title Geron, or elder, in recognition of his invaluable service to the Mother Church.

Patronal Feast Day: October 26 His Eminence, Geron Archbishop Demetrios of America Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

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Our Hierarchs His

Eminence,

Metropolitan

Gregory, Titular Bishop of Nyssa, was born in Charlotte, NC on December 7, 1958, with the baptismal name of George, the first of two children of Peter and Antonia Tatsis. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earning a BA degree in Biology (1981) and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte earning a MS degree in Biology (1989). Working for more than 20 years in the field of Cardiovascular Research at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, he authored/ coauthored over one hundred articles, abstracts and book chapters.

A true son of the Church, from his early youth Metropolitan Gregory served in his home parish of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Charlotte, NC in various capacities including altar server, Sunday School teacher for 13 years and in several leadership positions including Parish Council President. He was also a founding member of St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in Charlotte, NC where served on the Parish Organizing Committee, as Sunday School teacher for four years, as a member of the choir and as its first Parish Council President.

Alaska sponsored by the Orthodox Christian Mission Center, Metropolitan Gregory felt the calling to pursue his life-long dream of studying for the Holy Priesthood. Leaving his secular job in 2003, he entered Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA in the Fall of 2003 and graduated in May of 2006 with the Masters of Divinity degree.

Metropolitan Gregory was ordained to the diaconate at St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in Charlotte, NC on November 4, 2006 by His Eminence, Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta. He was tonsured a Monk at Agia Lavra Monastery in Kalavryta, Greece on After taking part in a mission trip to January 17, 2007, receiving the name His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa Ruling Bishop of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese 2019

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Our Hierarchs Grigorios with St. Gregory Palamas as his Patron Saint. He was ordained a priest at Annunciation Greek Orthodoxdox Cathedral in Atlanta, GA on January 28, 2007, also by His Eminence, Metropolitan Alexios of the Metropolis of Atlanta and was elevated to the rank of Archimandrite on the same day. On February 1, 2007, he was appointed as the Ierokyrix (Itinerant Preacher) of the Metropolis of Atlanta. On September 14, 2007, he received the offikion (rank) of Confessor at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Chapel in Atlanta, GA.

He was canonically elected Titular Bishop of Nyssa and ruling Hierarch of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the USA by the Sacred and Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople on August 30, 2012. He was consecrated to the Episcopacy and enthroned as the fourth ruling bishop of the Diocese on November 27, 2012 at Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral in Johnstown, PA. Since his enthronement as Diocesan Bishop he has ordained many men to the ordained ministry for service to our Diocese and has worked diligently together with the National A.C.R.Y. to revitalize the organization. He spends four weeks each summer enjoying fellowship and fun with young people from across the Diocese.

Serving in his role as Itinerant Preacher and Confessor, Metropolitan Gregory travelled extensively throughout the Metropolis of Atlanta, where he led parish retreats, heard confessions and provided spiritual directions to countless numbers of clergy and faithful. Recognizing his affinity for youth ministry Seeing the love and dedication to young and administrative skills, he was given people, His Eminence was assigned by the responsibility of overseeing all youth the Assembly of Bishops to be the Episprograms in the Metropolis of Atlanta. copal Overseer of the National Orthodox Christian Fellowship, where he Metropolitan Gregory also served as the works to keep our college students Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Greek growing their life in Christ while in Orthodox Church in Raleigh, NC from school.

December 20, 2010 until May 31, 2011. From October 1, 2011 until Sep- In the fall of 2017, his brother Bishops tember 30, 2012, he served as Dean of again honored him by electing him as the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Ca- the Secretary of the Assembly of Bishthedral in New Orleans, LA, and as ops.

Vicar of the Western Conference of the In the fall of 2018, he was elevated to Metropolis of Atlanta. the rank of Metropolitan by the Sacred and Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Metropolitan Gregory was nominated Patriarchate of Constantinople. He reas the successor to His Eminence, Metmarked that this was a great honor not ropolitan Nicholas of Amissos by the only for himself but for the whole Dioclergy of the American Carpathocese.

Russian Orthodox Diocese of the USA at a Special Assembly on July 14, 2012.

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Chancery and Cathedral Information

Christ the Saviour Cathedral 300 Garfield Street Johnstown, PA Phone: (814) 539-8086

Diocesan Chancery Building 312 Garfield Street Johnstown, PA Phone: (814) 539-9143 Fax: (814) 536-4699 Business Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open Monday thru Friday Closed on Church Holy Days and National Holidays

Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Diocesan Chancellor

Very Rev. Protopresbyter Robert A. Buczak, Cathedral Dean

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February 24 March 15

February 2

February 21

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2032

March 28

April 13

April 13 May 2

April 21

April 28

June 10

May 22

June 6

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May 25

June 10

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May 29

June 13

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June 2

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Ascension of Christ

June 20

June 1

June 16

May 27

June 4

June 20

May 31

June 8

June 23

June 4

June 12

June 20

June 7

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Pentecost

Italics indicates dates when the Feast of Pascha is celebrated together among the Orthodox and Western Churches.

* Indicates Leap Years

March 11

February 17

2030

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April 8

February 19

January 28

2029

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February 6

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Western Pascha

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February 25

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February 13

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March 15

February 21

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February 5

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Pascha

Year Sunday of Beginning from the the Publiof Great Birth of can and Lent Christ Pharisee

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June 9

June 24

June 4

June 12

June 28

June 8

June 16

July 1

June 12

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Apostles Fast Begins

Paschal Cycle Years of our Lord 2019—2032

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Sundays After Pentecost 2nd Sunday 3rd Sunday 4th Sunday 5th Sunday 6th Sunday 7th Sunday 8th Sunday 9th Sunday 10th Sunday 11th Sunday 12th Sunday

(Tone 1) (Tone 2) (Tone 3) (Tone 4) (Tone 5) (Tone 6) (Tone 7) (Tone 8) (Tone 1) (Tone 2) (Tone 3)

13th Sunday (Tone 4) 14th Sunday (Tone 5) 15th Sunday (Tone 6) 16th Sunday (Tone 7) 17th Sunday (Tone 8) 18th Sunday (Tone 1) 19th Sunday (Tone 2) 20th Sunday (Tone 3) 21st Sunday (Tone 4) 22nd Sunday (Tone 5) 23rd Sunday (Tone 6)

24th Sunday (Tone 7) 25th Sunday (Tone 8) 26th Sunday (Tone 1) 27th Sunday (Tone 2) 28th Sunday (Tone 3) 29th Sunday (Tone 4) 30th Sunday (Tone 5) 31st Sunday (Tone 6) 32nd Sunday (Tone 7)

Fasts of the Orthodox Church Julian Calendar

Revised Julian Calendar

January 6 (Nativity Eve) January 18 (Theophany Eve) March 11—April 27 (Great Lent) June 24—July 11 (Apostles Fast) August 14—August 27 (Dormition Fast) September 11 (Beheading of St. John) September 27 (Elevation of the Cross) November 28—January 6 (Nativity Fast)

January 5 (Theophany Eve) March 11—April 27 (Great Lent) June 24—June 28 (Apostles Fast) August 1—August 14 (Dormition Fast) August 29 (Beheading of St. John) September 14 (Elevation of the Cross) November 15—December 24 (Nativity Fast) December 24 (Nativity Eve)

Fast-Free Weeks Julian Calendar The Period following Christmas, January 7—17 The week following the Publican and Pharisee, February 18—February 23 Bright Week following Pascha, April 29—May 4 The week following Pentecost, June 17—June 23 The Friday following Thanksgiving by special blessing of Bishop, November 29 Revised Julian Calendar The week following the Publican and Pharisee, February 18—February 23 Bright Week following Pascha, April 29—May 4 The week following Pentecost, June 17—June 23 The Friday following Thanksgiving by special blessing of Bishop, November 29 The Period following Christmas, December 25—January 4 2019

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Diocesan Patrons and Patronal Feasts St. Stephen, the First Christian Martyr - Diaconate January 9 (Julian Calendar) December 27 (Revised Julian Calendar) Holy Innocents - Diocesan Youth Camp January 11 (Julian Calendar) December 29 (Revised Julian Calendar) St. Basil the Great - Diocesan Priests January 14 (Julian Calendar) January 1 (Revised Julian Calendar) Saints Athanasius and Cyril - Church School Teachers January 31 (Julian Calendar) January 18 (Revised Julian Calendar) St. Timothy the Apostle - Diocesan Altar Servers February 4 (Julian Calendar) January 21 (Revised Julian Calendar) Three Holy Hierarchs– Diocesan Seminarians February 12 (Julian Calendar) January 30 (Revised Julian Calendar)

Saints Simeon the God-Receiver and Anna- Senior Citizens February 16 (Julian Calendar) February 3 (Revised Julian Calendar) Saints Cyril and Methodios - National A.C.R.Y. May 24 (Julian Calendar) May 11 (Revised Julian Calendar) St. Sophia and her Three Daughters - Diocesan Panis September 30 (Julian Calendar) September 17 (Revised Julian Calendar) St. Romanos the Melodist - Cantors and Choir Directors October 14 (Julian Calendar) October 1 (Revised Julian Calendar) St. John Chrysostom - Seminary Alumni Association November 26 (Julian Calendar) November 13 (Revised Julian Calendar) St. Andrew the Apostle - Ecumenical Patriarchate and Archons December 13 (Julian Calendar) November 30 (Revised Julian Calendar) St. Nicholas the Wonderworker - Diocesan Church Schools December 19 (Julian Calendar) December 6 (Revised Julian Calendar)

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2019 Ecclesiastical Calendar Some notes regarding the Ecclesiastical Calendar: The Ecclesiastical Calendar in the 2019 A.C.R.Y. Annual is broken into two sections. The first (beginning on page 16) is dedicated to the Julian (or Old) Calendar and is colored red and white. The second (beginning on Page 36) is dedicated to the Revised Julian (or New) Calendar and is colored blue and white.

Down the side of certain pages are panels which denote the special fasting seasons (Great Lent, Nativity Fast, Dormition Fast, and the Fast of Saints Peter and Paul) and weeks that should be held as Fast-Free Weeks (that is weeks following major feast days where fasting is prohibited.

The Purple panels with white lettering denote Fasting Seasons while the white with red lettering denote Fast-Free Weeks. The dates for such observances are included within many of these panels as well. These Fasting Seasons and Fast-Free Weeks are also listed on Page 11 of the A.C.R.Y. Annual and should be kept by the clergy and faithful as such.

Each date on the calendar describes the typical Liturgical celebrations and commemorations for each day according to Diocesan Practices for both the Julian and Revised Julian Calendars in use.

Additional Notes:

It should be assumed that on regular Holy Days the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom ought to be celebrated unless it is particularly noted to celebrate the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great. Pay close attention to this especially during Great Lent.

Assigned Scriptural Readings are shared for each Liturgical day. On certain Sunday and Holy Days where multiple Epistles and Gospels are included for multiple commemorations on those days, one Epistle and one Gospel should be chosen (or the correct Epistle/s and Gospel/s will be designated prior to the celebration by the Diocese).

The Liturgical Color refers to the color worn by the vested clergy for each Liturgical day and not necessarily to the color of the Altar Clothes and other linens in the Church, although, on many days these will coordinate to one another.

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2019 Ecclesiastical Calendar According to the Julian Calendar Of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese Sunday and Holy Day Observances

Nativity Fast

Friday January 4

Royal Hours of Nativity Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday January 6 (Strict Fast) Nativity Eve Vigil

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Resurrection Tone 7

Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-12 Liturgical Color: Gold

Gospel: Luke 2:1-20

Monday January 7 Feast of the Nativity of our Lord

Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great

Fast-Free

Week

(January 7 — January 17)

Epistle: Galatians 4:4-7 Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 Liturgical Color: Gold Tuesday January 8 Day 2 of Nativity: Synaxis of the Most Holy Mother of God

Epistle: Hebrews 2:11-18 Gospel: Matthew 2:13-25 Liturgical Color: Gold Note: Because there is only one Sunday between the Nativity and the Theophany, the Sunday before the Theophany takes precedence. Therefore the commemorations for the Sunday After the Nativity are remembered today.

Wednesday January 9 Day 3 of Nativity: Feast of the Proto-martyr Stephen Epistle: Acts 6:8—7:5; 47-60 Gospel: Matthew 21:33-42 Liturgical Color: Gold Friday January 11 Day 5 of Nativity: Holy Innocents Slain by Herod Epistle: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21 Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday January 13 Sunday before Theophany Resurrection Tone 8 Epistle: 2 Timothy 4:5-8 Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 Liturgical Color: Gold

St. Dositej (Vasic) the Confessor, Bishop in Carpatho-Rus and Metropolitan of Zagreb is also commemorated on this day.

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2019 Julian (Old) Ecclesiastical Calendar

Fast-Free Week

Monday January 14 Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord and St. Basil the Great

Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Epistle: Colossians 2:8-12 Gospel: Luke 2:20-21; 40-52 Liturgical Color: Gold Friday January 18 Theophany Eve Vigil (Strict Fast)

Royal Hours and Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Gospel: Luke 3:1-8 Liturgical Color: Gold Saturday January 19 Feast of the Theophany of our Lord

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: 2 Corinthians 9: 19-27 Gospel: Luke 3:1-18 Liturgical Color: Gold

The Great Sanctification of Water and the Blessing of Homes Sunday January 20 Sunday After Theophany Feast of the Synaxis of St. John the Baptist Resurrection Tone 1 Epistle: Acts 19:1-8 Gospel: John 1:29-34 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday January 27 Sunday 35 After Pentecost Leave-taking of the Feast of Theophany Resurrection Tone 2 Epistle: 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Gospel: Luke 18:35-43 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday February 3 Sunday 36 After Pentecost St. Maximos the Confessor Resurrection Tone 3 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6:16—7:1 Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 Liturgical Color: Gold

Sunday February 10 Sunday of Zacchaeus Venerable Saints Isaac and Ephraim of Syria Resurrection Tone 4 Epistle: 1 Timothy 4:9-16 Gospel: Luke 19:1-10 Liturgical Color: Gold

St. Ephraim of Novy Torzok, brother of St. Moses the Carpathian is also commemorated on this day 2019

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2019 Julian (Old) Ecclesiastical Calendar

Tuesday February 12 Synaxis of the Three Holy Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom Epistle: Hebrews 13:7-16 Gospel: Matthew 5:14-19 Liturgical Color: Gold

Fast-Free Week (February 18—23)

Friday February 15 Feast of the Meeting of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple Epistle: Hebrews 7:7-17 Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday February 17 Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee Venerable Isidore of Pelusium Resurrection Tone 5 Epistle: 2 Timothy 3:10-15 Gospel: Luke 18:10-14 Liturgical Color: Gold On this day we remember the repose of Metropolitan Orestes (Chornock) in 1977.

Sunday February 24 Sunday of the Prodigal Son Hiero-martyr Blaise, bishop of Sebaste Resurrection Tone 6 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20 Gospel: Luke 15:11-32 Liturgical Color: Gold Saturday March 2 The 1st Soul Saturday

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 Gospel: John 5:24-30 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday March 3 Sunday of the Last Judgement: Meat-Fare Sunday Leo the Great, the pope of Rome Resurrection Tone 7 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 8:8—9:2 Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday March 10 Sunday of Forgiveness: Cheese-Fare Sunday Patriarch Tarasius of Constantinople Resurrection Tone 8 Epistle: Romans 13:11—14:4 Gospel: Matthew 6:14-21 Liturgical Color: Gold

Sunday of Forgiveness Vespers Liturgical Color: Purple Note: The Priest begins in Gold and changes to Purple during the Great Prokimen.

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2019 Julian (Old) Ecclesiastical Calendar

(March 11—April 27)

Monday March 11 Clean Monday: First Day of the Great Fast

Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete (Part 1) Liturgical Color: Purple Tuesday March 12

Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete (Part 2) Liturgical Color: Purple

Wednesday March 13 Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete (Part 3)

Holy Week

Liturgical Color: Purple ( On this day we remember the repose of Metropolitan Nicholas (Smisko) in 2011.

Thursday March 14

Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete (Part 4) Liturgical Color: Purple Friday March 15

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Saturday March 16 Clean Saturday: Commemoration of the Miracle of St. Theodore Tyro Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-12 Gospel: Mark 2:23—3:5 Liturgical Color: Purple Sunday March 17 First Sunday of the Great Fast: Sunday of Orthodoxy St. Gerasimos of the Jordan Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Resurrection Tone 1 Epistle: Hebrews 11:24-26; 32-40, 12:1-2 Gospel: John 1:43-51 Liturgical Color: Gold

Triumph of Orthodoxy Vespers and Procession of Icons

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Saturday March 23 The 2nd Soul Saturday Martyr Quadratus

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Hebrews 3:12-16 Gospel: Mark 1:35-44 Liturgical Color: Purple ( Sunday March 24 Second Sunday of the Great Fast: St. Gregory Palamas St. Sophronios, patriarch of Jerusalem Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Resurrection Tone 2 Epistle: Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3 Gospel: Mark 2:1-12 Liturgical Color: Purple Saturday March 30 The 3rd Soul Saturday Venerable Alexios, the man of God

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Sunday March 31 Third Sunday of the Great Fast: Veneration of the Cross St. Cyril, archbishop of Jerusalem Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Resurrection Tone 3 Epistle: Hebrews 4:14—5:6 Gospel: Mark 8:34—9:1 Liturgical Color: Red or Burgundy

Saturday April 6 The 4th Soul Saturday Zachariah the Recluse

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Hebrews 6:9-12 Gospel: Mark 7:31-37 Liturgical Color: Purple ( Sunday April 7 Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. John Climacus Feast of the Annunciation of the Mother of God Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Resurrection Tone 4 Epistle: Hebrews 2:11-18 Gospel: Luke 1:24-38 Liturgical Color: Blue Thursday April 11

Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete Liturgical Color: Purple

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Saturday April 13 Fifth Saturday of the Great Fast: of the Akathist Hymn Wonderworker Hypatios

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Hebrews 9:1-7 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28 Liturgical Color: Purple Sunday April 14 Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. Mary of Egypt (This is also her day on the Church Calendar)

Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great

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Epistle: Hebrews 9:11-14 Gospel: Mark 10:32-45 Liturgical Color: Purple ( Saturday April 20 Lazarus Saturday

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Hebrews 12:28—13:8 Gospel: John 11:1-45 Liturgical Color: Gold

Sunday April 21 Feast of the Triumphal Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Philippians 4:4-9 Gospel: John 12:1-18 Liturgical Color: Gold

Blessing of Palms and Willows 2019

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Monday April 22 Great and Holy Monday

Great and Holy Week

Presanctified Liturgy Epistle: Hebrews 6:13-20 Gospel: Mark 9:17-31 Liturgical Color: Purple Tuesday April 23 Great and Holy Tuesday

Presanctified Liturgy Liturgical Color: Purple Wednesday April 24 Great and Holy Wednesday

Presanctified Liturgy and Mystery of Holy Unction Liturgical Color: Purple Thursday April 25 Great and Holy Thursday

Great and Holy Week

Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Epistle: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 Gospel: Matthew 26:1-27; 27:1-3; John 13:3-17; Luke 22:43-44 (composite) Liturgical Color: Gold

Matins of Holy Friday (the Twelve Passion Gospels) Liturgical Color: Purple Friday April 26 Great and Holy Friday

Royal Hours Liturgical Color: Purple

Great Vespers of Holy Friday (Procession with the Burial Shroud) Liturgical Color: Black

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Saturday April 27 Great and Holy Saturday

Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Epistle: Romans 6:3-11 Gospel: Matthew 28:1-20 Liturgical Color: The Priest begins in Black and changes to White during the singing of “Arise, O God, and judge the earth…”

Resurrection Matins Liturgical Color: White

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Sunday April 28 The Great and Holy Pascha: the Glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Acts 1:1-9 Gospel: John 1:1-17 Liturgical Color: White

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Paschal Vespers Gospel: John 20:19-25 Liturgical Color: White Monday April 29 Bright Monday Apostolic Reading: Acts 1:12-17; 21-26 Gospel: John 1:18-28 Liturgical Color: White(

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Processional Gospels: Matthew 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-10 Tuesday April 30 Bright Tuesday Apostolic Reading: Acts 2:14-21 Gospel: Luke 24:12-35 Liturgical Color: White Friday May 3 Bright Friday Icon of the Mother God—the Life-Giving Fountain Apostolic Reading: Acts 3:1-8 Gospel: John 2:12-22 Liturgical Color: White(

Sunday May 5 The Second Sunday of Pascha: St. Thomas Sunday St. Theodore the Sykeote Resurrection Tone 1 Apostolic Reading: Acts 15:12-20 Gospel: John 20:19-31 Liturgical Color: White Monday May 6 Feast of the Great-martyr, St. George Apostolic Reading: Acts 12:1-11 Gospel: John 15:17—16:2 Liturgical Color: White( Tuesday May 7

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Sunday May 12 (Mother’s Day) The Third Sunday of Pascha: of the Myrrh-bearing Women Nine Martyrs at Cyzicus Resurrection Tone 2 Apostolic Reading: Acts 6:1-7 Gospel: Mark 15:42-47,16:1-8 Liturgical Color: White Sunday May 19 The Fourth Sunday of Pascha: of the Paralytic Righteous Job the Long-Suffering Resurrection Tone 3 Apostolic Reading: Acts 9:32-42 Gospel: John 5:1-15 Liturgical Color: White Wednesday May 22 Feast of Mid-Pentecost Apostolic Reading: Acts 14:6-18 Gospel: John 7:14-20 Liturgical Color: White Friday May 24 Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodios, Teachers of the Slavs Epistle: Hebrews 7:26—8:2 Gospel: Matthew 5:14-19 Liturgical Color: White Sunday May 26 The Fifth Sunday of Pascha: of the Samaritan Woman Virgin-martyr Glyceria Resurrection Tone 4 Apostolic Reading: Acts 11:19-30 Gospel: John 4:5-42 Liturgical Color: White Sunday June 2 The Sixth Sunday of Pascha: of the Man born Blind Martyrs Thalelaus and his companions Resurrection Tone 5 Apostolic Reading: Acts 16:16-34 Gospel: John 9:1-38 Liturgical Color: White Thursday June 6 Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Apostolic Reading: Acts 1:1-12 Gospel: Luke 24:36-53 Liturgical Color: White

Sunday June 9 The Seventh Sunday of Pascha: of the Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils Apostles Carpus and Alphaeus of the Seventy Resurrection Tone 6 Apostolic Reading: Acts 20:16-18, 28-36 Gospel: John 17:1-13 Liturgical Color: White 2019

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Saturday June 15 The Fifth All-Soul Saturday Nicephoros the Confessor, patriarch of Constantinople Apostolic Reading: Acts 28:1-31 Gospel: John 21:15-25 Liturgical Color: White Sunday June 16 (Father’s Day) The Feast of Pentecost: Trinity Sunday Apostolic Reading: Acts 2:1-11 Gospel: John 7:37-52, 8:12 Liturgical Color: Green

Apostles Fast (June 24 — July 11)

Fast-Free Week (June 17— 23)

Kneeling Prayers at the conclusion of Divine Liturgy Monday June 17 Pentecost Monday: Day of the Holy Spirit Epistle: Ephesians 5:9-19 Gospel: Matthew 18:10-20 Liturgical Color: Green

Procession Gospels: Matthew 12:30-37; Mark 13:9-13; Luke 11:9-13; John 16:2-13

Sunday June 23 Sunday 1 After Pentecost: of All Saints Hieromartyr Timothy, bishop of Prusa Resurrection Tone 8 Epistle: Hebrews 11:33—12:2 Gospel: Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38, 19:27-30 Liturgical Color: Green Sunday June 30 Sunday 2 After Pentecost: of the Saints of Carpatho-Rus Martyrs Manuel, Sabel and Ismael of Persia Resurrection Tone 1 Epistle: Romans 2:10-16 Gospel: Matthew 4:18-23 Liturgical Color: Green Sunday July 7 Sunday 3 After Pentecost Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Resurrection Tone 2 Epistle: Romans 13:11—14:4 Gospel: Luke 1:1-25, 57-69 76, 80 (for the Feast) Epistle: Romans 5:1-10 Gospel: Matthew 6:22-33 (for the Sunday) Liturgical Color: Green Friday July 12 Feast of the Holy Prime Apostles Peter and Paul Epistle: 2 Corinthians 11:21—12:9 Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19 Liturgical Color: Green Metropolitan Orestes (Chornock) in 1977.

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Saturday July 13 Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles Epistle: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16 Gospel: Mark 3:13-19 Liturgical Color: Green Sunday July 14 Sunday 4 After Pentecost Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian, martyrs at Rome Resurrection Tone 3 Epistle: Romans 6:18-23 Gospel: Matthew 8:5-13 Liturgical Color: Green Sunday July 21 Sunday 5 After Pentecost Great-martyr Procopios of Caesarea in Palestine Resurrection Tone 4 Epistle: Romans 10:1-10 Gospel: Matthew 8:28—9:1 Liturgical Color: Green Sunday July 28 Sunday 6 After Pentecost Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils St. Vladimir the Great Resurrection Tone 5 Epistle: Romans 12:6-14 Gospel: Matthew 9:1-8 (for the Sunday) Epistle: Hebrews 13:7-16 Gospel: 17-13 (for the Fathers) Liturgical Color: Green

The Venerable Job (Kundrja) of Mala Uhol’ka (Carpatho-Rus) is also commemorated on this day.

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Friday August 2 Feast of the Holy and Glorious Prophet Elias the Tishbite Martyrs Thalelaus and his companions Epistle: James 5:10-20 Gospel: Luke 4:22-30 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday August 4 Sunday 7 After Pentecost Holy Myrrh-bearer, Mary Magdalene Resurrection Tone 6 Epistle: Romans 15:1-7 Gospel: Matthew 9:27-35 Liturgical Color: Gold Thursday August 8

St. Moses (Uhrin) the Carpathian of the Kiev Caves is commemorated on this day.

(August 14—27)

Sunday August 11 Sunday 8 After Pentecost Martyr Callinicus of Gangra in Asia Minor Resurrection Tone 7 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 Gospel: Matthew 14:14-22 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday August 18 Sunday 9 After Pentecost Martyr Eusignius of Antioch Resurrection Tone 8 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 Gospel: Matthew 14:22-34 Liturgical Color: Blue

Monday August 19 Feast of the Holy Transfiguration of our Lord Epistle: 2 Peter 1:10-19 Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 Liturgical Color: White

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Sunday August 25 Sunday 10 After Pentecost Martyrs Anicetus and Photius and others of Nicomedia Resurrection Tone 1 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16 Gospel: Matthew 17:14-23 Liturgical Color: Blue Wednesday August 28 Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28 Liturgical Color: Blue Blessing of Flowers and Herbs Metropolitan OrestesYearbook (Chornock) in 1977.

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2019 Julian (Old) Ecclesiastical Calendar Sunday September 1 Sunday 11 After Pentecost Martyrs Andrew Stratelates and 2, 593 soldiers with him Resurrection Tone 2 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:2-12 Gospel: Matthew 18:23-35 Liturgical Color: Gold Friday September 6

St. Maxim (Sandovic), Hiero-martyr of Gorlice is commemorated on this day.

Sunday September 8 Sunday 12 After Pentecost Martyrs Adrian and Natalia and 23 companions in Nicomedia Resurrection Tone 3 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel: Matthew 19:16-26 Liturgical Color: Gold Wednesday September 11(Strict Fast) Solemn Day of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist Apostolic Reading: Acts 13:25-32 Gospel: Mark 6:14-30 Liturgical Color: Red or Burgundy Saturday September 14 The Indiction: Ecclesiastical New Year Symeon the Stylite (the elder) and his mother Martha Epistle: Colossians 3:12-16 Gospel: Matthew 11:27-30 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday September 15 Sunday 13 After Pentecost Martyr Mamas of Caesarea in Cappadocia Resurrection Tone 4 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 Gospel: Matthew 21:33-42 Liturgical Color: Gold Saturday September 21 Feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28 Liturgical Color: Blue

Sunday September 22 Sunday 14 After Pentecost Sunday Before Exaltation of the Cross Holy and Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna Resurrection Tone 5 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 1:21—2:4 Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 (for the Sunday) Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18 Gospel: John 3:13-17 (before the Exaltation) Liturgical Color: Gold 2019

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Friday September 27 (Strict Fast) Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Gospel: John 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30-35 Liturgical Color: Red or Burgundy Sunday September 29 Sunday 15 After Pentecost Sunday After the Exaltation of the Cross Great-martyr Euphemia the All-Praised of Chalcedon Resurrection Tone 6 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 4:6-15 Gospel: Matthew 22:35-46 (for the Sunday) Epistle: Galatians 2:16-20 Gospel: Mark 8:34—9:1 (after the Exaltation) Liturgical Color: Red or Burgundy Monday September 30 On this day we remember the repose of Bishop John R. Martin in 1984.

Note: On this day we begin to read the Gospel of Luke. This is known as “the Lukan Jump” and does not effect Epistle readings.

Sunday October 6 Sunday 16 After Pentecost (First of Luke) Conception of St. John the Baptist Resurrection Tone 7 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday October 13 Sunday 17 After Pentecost (Second of Luke) Hiero-martyr Gregory, bishop and enlightener of Armenia Resurrection Tone 8 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6:16—7:1 Gospel: Luke 6:31-36 Liturgical Color: Gold

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2019 Julian (Old) Ecclesiastical Calendar Monday October 14 (Thanksgiving Day in Canada) Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God St. Romanos the Melodist Epistle: Hebrews 9:1-7 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28 (for the Feast) Epistle: Ephesians 5:9-21 Gospel: Luke 17:12-19 (for Thanksgiving) Liturgical Color: Blue Sunday October 20 Sunday 18 After Pentecost (Third of Luke) Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus in Syria Resurrection Tone 1 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Gospel: Luke 7:11-16 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday October 27 Sunday 19 After Pentecost (Fourth of Luke) Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council Marytrs Nazarius, Gervasius, Protasius, and Celsius of Milan Resurrection Tone 2 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 11:31—12:9 Gospel: Luke 8:5-15 (for the Sunday) Epistle: Hebrews 13:7-16 Gospel: John 17:1-13 (for the Fathers) Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday November 3 Sunday 20 After Pentecost (Fifth of Luke) Hilarion the Great of Gaza Resurrection Tone 3 Epistle: Galatians 1:11-19 Gospel: Luke 16:19-31 Liturgical Color: Gold Friday November 8 Great-martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer of Thessalonica Epistle: 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Gospel: John 15:17—16:2 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday November 10 Sunday 21 After Pentecost (Sixth of Luke) Martyrs Terrence and Neonilla of Syria Resurrection Tone 4 Epistle: Galatians 2:16-20 Gospel: Luke 8:26-39 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday November 17 Sunday 22 After Pentecost (Seventh of Luke) Joannicius the Great of Bythnia Resurrection Tone 5 Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18 Gospel: Luke 8:41-56 Liturgical Color: Gold 2019

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Thursday November 21 Feast of the Archangel Michael and All Bodiless Powers Epistle: Hebrews 2:2-10 Gospel: Luke 10:16-21 Liturgical Color: Gold Friday November 22 Feast of St. Nectarios the Wonderworker of Aegina Epistle: Ephesians 5:9-19 Gospel: Matthew 4:25—5:12 Liturgical Color: Gold

Sunday November 24 Sunday 23 After Pentecost (Eighth of Luke) Great-martyr Menas of Egypt Resurrection Tone 6 Epistle: Ephesians 2:4-10 Gospel: Luke 10:25-37 Liturgical Color: Gold Tuesday November 26 St. John Chrysostom, archbishop of Constantinople Epistle: Hebrews 7:26—8:2 Gospel: John 10:9-16 Liturgical Color: Gold

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(November 28—January 6)

Wednesday November 27 Apostle Philip and St. Gregory Palamas of Thessalonica Epistle: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Gospel: Luke 10:9-16 Liturgical Color: Gold

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Thursday November 28 (Thanksgiving Day in the United States) Epistle: Ephesians 5:9-21 Gospel: Luke 17:12-19 Liturgical Color: Purple Sunday December 1 Sunday 24 After Pentecost (Ninth of Luke) Martyr Platon of Ancyra Resurrection Tone 7 Epistle: Ephesians 2:14-22 Gospel: Luke 12:16-21 Liturgical Color: Purple Monday December 2

The Venerable Confessor Alexis (Kabal’uk) of Chust is commemorated on this day.

Wednesday December 4 Feast of the Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple Epistle: Hebrews 9:1-7 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28 Liturgical Color: Blue

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Friday December 13 Feast of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called Epistle: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16 Gospel: John 1:35-51 Liturgical Color: Purple Sunday December 15 Sunday 26 After Pentecost (Eleventh of Luke) Prophet Habbakuk Resurrection Tone 1 Epistle: Ephesians 5:8-19 Gospel: Luke 18:18-27 Liturgical Color: Purple Thursday December 19 Feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of Myra in Lycia Epistle: Hebrews 13:17-21 Gospel: Luke 6:17-23 Liturgical Color: Gold

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Sunday December 8 Sunday 25 After Pentecost (Tenth of Luke) Hiero-martyr Clement, pope of Rome Resurrection Tone 8 Epistle: Ephesians 4:1-7 Gospel: Luke 13:10-17 Liturgical Color: Purple

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Sunday December 22 Sunday 27 After Pentecost (Twelfth of Luke) Conception of the Mother of God by St. Anna Resurrection Tone 2 Epistle: Ephesians 6:10-17 Gospel: Luke 17:12-19 Liturgical Color: Purple Sunday December 29 Sunday of the Holy Forefathers Prophet Haggai Resurrection Tone 3 Epistle: Colossians 3:4-11 Gospel: Luke 14:16-24 Liturgical Color: Purple Diocesan Yearbook

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Sunday January 5, 2020 Sunday Before the Nativity: of the Genealogy Ten Martyrs of Crete Resurrection Tone 4 Epistle: Hebrews 11:9-10, 17-23, 32-40 Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25 Liturgical Color: Purple Monday January 6, 2020 (Strict Fast) Nativity Eve Vigil Nun-martyr Eugenia of Rome

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Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-12 Gospel: Luke 2:1-20 Liturgical Color: Gold

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Tuesday January 7, 2020 Feast of the Nativity of our Lord

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Galatians 4:4-7 Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 Liturgical Color: Gold Wednesday January 8, 2020 Day 2 of Nativity: Synaxis of the Mother of God Epistle: Hebrews 2:11-18 Gospel: Matthew 2:13-25 Liturgical Color: Gold Note: Because there is only one Sunday between the Nativity and the Theophany, the Sunday before the Theophany takes precedence; therefore, the commemoration of Joseph, David, and James are remembered today. y.

Thursday January 9, 2020 Day 3 of Nativity: Feast of the Proto-martyr Stephen Epistle: Acts 6:8—7:5; 47-60 Gospel: Matthew 21:33-42 Liturgical Color: Gold Saturday January 11, 2020 Day 5 of Nativity: Holy Innocents Slain by Herod Epistle: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21 Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday January 12, 2020 Sunday 33 After Pentecost Sunday Before Theophpany Virgin-martyr Anysia at Thessalonica Resurrection Tone 5 Epistle: 2 Timothy 4:5-8 Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 Liturgical Color: Gold

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Tuesday January 14, 2020 Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord and St. Basil the Great

Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Epistle: Colossians 2:8-12 Gospel: Luke 2:20-21; 40-52 (For the Feast) Epistle: Hebrews 7:26-28, 8:1-2 Gospel: Matthew 5:14-19 (For St. Basil) Liturgical Color: Gold Saturday January 18, 2020 Theophany Eve Vigil (Strict Fast)

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Gospel: Luke 3:1-18 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday January 19, 2020 Feast of the Theophany of our Lord

Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Epistle: Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7 Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17 Liturgical Color: Gold

The Great Sanctification of Water and the Blessing of Homes Monday January 20, 2020 Synaxis of St. John the Baptist Apostolic Reading: Acts 19:1-8 Gospel: John 1:29-34 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday January 26, 2020 Sunday 35 After Pentecost Sunday After Theophany Martyrs Hermylus and Stratonicus at Belgrade Resurrection Tone 7 Epistle: Ephesians 4:7-13 Gospel: Matthew 4:12-17 Liturgical Color: Gold

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Fast-Free Week (December 25 — January 4)

of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese Sunday and Holy Day Observances Tuesday January 1 (Civil New Year) Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord and St. Basil the Great

Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Epistle: Colossians 2:8-12 Gospel: Luke 2:20-21; 40-52 Liturgical Color: Gold Friday January 4

Royal Hours of Theophany Liturgical Color: Gold Saturday January 5 Eve of Theophany (Strict Fast)

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Gospel: Luke 3:1-18 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday January 6 Feast of the Theophany of our Lord

Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Epistle: Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7 Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17 Liturgical Color: Gold

The Great Sanctification of Water and the Blessing of Homes Monday January 7 Synaxis of St. John the Baptist Apostolic Reading: Acts 19:1-8 Gospel: John 1:29-34 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday January 13 Sunday 33 After Pentecost Sunday After Theophany Marytrs Hermylus and Stratonicus at Belgrade Resurrection Tone 8 Epistle: Ephesians 4:7-13 Gospel: Matthew 4:12-17 Liturgical Color: Gold

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Sunday January 20 Sunday 34 After Pentecost Venerable Euthymius the Great Resurrection Tone 1 Epistle: Colossians 3:4-11 Gospel: Luke 18:35-43 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday January 27 Sunday 35 After Pentecost Translation of the Relics of St. John Chrysostom Resurrection Tone 2 Epistle: Colossians 3:12-16 Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 Liturgical Color: Gold Wednesday January 30 Synaxis of the Three Holy Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom Epistle: Hebrews 13:7-16 Gospel: Matthew 5:14-19 Liturgical Color: Gold Saturday February 2 Feast of the Meeting of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple Epistle: Hebrews 7:7-17 Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday February 3 Sunday 36 After Pentecost Righteous Simeon and Anna Resurrection Tone 3 Epistle: 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 Liturgical Color: Gold

Sunday February 10 Sunday of Zacchaeus Hiero-martyr Haralambos Resurrection Tone 4 Epistle: 1 Timothy 4:9-16 Gospel: Luke 19:1-10 Liturgical Color: Gold

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Sunday February 17 Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee Great-martyr Theodore the Recruit Resurrection Tone 5 Epistle: 2 Timothy 3:10-15 Gospel: Luke 18:10-14 Liturgical Color: Gold On this day we remember the repose of Metropolitan Orestes (Chornock) in 1977.

Sunday February 24 Sunday of the Prodigal Son First and Second Finding of the Head of St. John the Baptist Resurrection Tone 6 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Gospel: Luke 15:11-32 Liturgical Color: Gold Saturday March 2 The 1st Soul Saturday Martyrs Hesychius and Theodotus Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 Gospel: John 5:24-30 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday March 3 Sunday of the Last Judgment: Meat-Fare Sunday Martyr Eutropius and companions Resurrection Tone 7 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 8:8—9:2 Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday March 10 Sunday of Forgiveness: Cheese-Fare Sunday Martyr Quadratus and companions Resurrection Tone 8 Epistle: Romans 13:11—14:4 Gospel: Matthew 6:14-21 Liturgical Color: Gold

Sunday of Forgiveness Vespers Liturgical Color: Purple Note: The Priest begins in Gold and changes to Purple during the Great Prokimen.

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Monday March 11 Clean Monday: First Day of the Great Fast

Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete (Part 1) Liturgical Color: Purple Tuesday March 12

Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete (Part 2) Liturgical Color: Purple

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Wednesday March 13 Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete (Part 3) Liturgical Color: Purple On this day we remember the repose of Metropolitan Nicholas (Smisko) in 2011.

Great Lent

Great Lent and Holy Week (Mach 11—April 27)

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Thursday March 14

Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete (Part 4) Liturgical Color: Purple

Friday March 15

Presanctified Liturgy Liturgical Color: Purple Saturday March 16 Clean Saturday: Commemoration of the Miracle of St. Theodore Tyro Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-12 Gospel: Mark 2:23—3:5 Liturgical Color: Purple

Sunday March 17 First Sunday of the Great Fast: Sunday of Orthodoxy Venerable Alexios, the man of God St. Patrick, the Enlightener of Ireland Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Resurrection Tone 1 Epistle: Hebrews 11:24-26; 32-40, 12:1-2 Gospel: John 1:43-51 Liturgical Color: Gold

Triumph of Orthodoxy Vespers and Procession of Icons Saturday March 23 The 2nd Soul Saturday Venerable Nikon and his disciples

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Hebrews 3:12-16 Gospel: Mark 1:35-45 Liturgical Color: Purple 2019

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Sunday March 24 Second Sunday of the Great Fast: St. Gregory Palamas Fore-feast of the Annunciation Venerable Zachariah Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Resurrection Tone 2 Epistle: Hebrews 1:10—2:3 Gospel: Mark 2:1-12 Liturgical Color: Purple Monday March 25 Feast of the Annunciation of the Mother of God

Great Lent

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Hebrews 2:11-18 Gospel: Luke 1:24-38 Liturgical Color: Blue Saturday March 30 The 3rd Soul Saturday Venerable John Climacus

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Epistle: Hebrews 10:32-38 Gospel: Mark 2:14-17 Liturgical Color: Purple

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Sunday March 31 Third Sunday of the Great Fast: Veneration of the Cross Venerable Hypatius the Wonder-worker Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Resurrection Tone 3 Epistle: Hebrews 4:14—5:6 Gospel: Mark 8:34—9:1

Saturday April 6 The 4th Soul Saturday St. Eutychius of Constantinople

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Hebrews 6:9-12 Gospel: Mark 7:31-37 Liturgical Color: Purple Sunday April 7 Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. John Climacus Venerable George of Mytilene Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Resurrection Tone 4 Epistle: Hebrews 6:13-20 Gospel: Mark 9:17-31 Liturgical Color: Purple Thursday April 11

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2019 Revised Julian (New) Ecclesiastical Calendar Saturday April 13 Fifth Saturday of the Great Fast: of the Akathist Hymn Venerable Alexis the Man of God?

Great Lent

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Hebrews 9:1-7 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28 Liturgical Color: Purple Sunday April 14 Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. Mary of Egypt Martyrs Chrysanthus and Daria

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Epistle: Hebrews 9:11-14 Gospel: Mark 10:32-45 Liturgical Color: Purple Saturday April 20 Lazarus Saturday

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Hebrews 12:28—13:8 Gospel: John 11:1-45 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday April 21 Feast of the Triumphal Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Philippians 4:4-9 Gospel: John 12:1-18 Liturgical Color: Gold

Blessing of Palms and Willows Monday April 22 Great and Holy Monday

Presanctified Liturgy Epistle: Hebrews 6:13-20 Gospel: Mark 9:17-31 Liturgical Color: Purple

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Tuesday April 23 Great and Holy Tuesday

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Presanctified Liturgy Liturgical Color: Purple Wednesday April 24 Great and Holy Wednesday

Presanctified Liturgy and Mystery of Holy Unction Liturgical Color: Purple

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Thursday April 25 Great and Holy Thursday

Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Epistle: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 Gospel: Matthew 26:1-27; 27:1-3; John 13:3-17; Luke 22:43-44 (composite) Liturgical Color: Gold

Matins of Holy Friday (the Twelve Passion Gospels) Liturgical Color: Purple Friday April 26 Great and Holy Friday

Royal Hours Liturgical Color: Purple

Great Vespers of Holy Friday (Procession with the Burial Shroud) Great and Holy Week

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Saturday April 27 Great and Holy Saturday

Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Epistle: Romans 6:3-11 Gospel: Matthew 28:1-20 Liturgical Color: The Priest begins in Black and changes to White during the singing of “Arise, O God, and judge the earth…”

Resurrection Matins Liturgical Color: White

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Sunday April 28 The Great and Holy Pascha: the Glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ

Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Acts 1:1-9 Gospel: John 1:1-17 Liturgical Color: White

Blessing of Paschal Foods Paschal Vespers Gospel: John 20:19-25 Liturgical Color: White Monday April 29 Bright Monday Feast of the Great-martyr, St. George Apostolic Reading: Acts 1:12-17, 21-26 Gospel: John 1:18-28 Liturgical Color: White

Processional Gospels: Matthew 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-10

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Tuesday April 30 Bright Tuesday Apostolic Reading: Acts 2:14-21 Gospel: Luke 24:12-35 Liturgical Color: White Friday May 3 Bright Friday Icon of the Mother God—the Life-Giving Fountain Apostolic Reading: Acts 3:1-8 Gospel: John 2:12-22 Liturgical Color: White

Sunday May 5 The Second Sunday of Pascha: St. Thomas Sunday Great-martyr Irene Resurrection Tone 1 Apostolic Reading: Acts 15:12-20 Gospel: John 20:19-31 Liturgical Color: White

Tuesday May 7 St. Alexis (Toth), priest of Wilke-Barre, Pennsylvania is commemorated on this day.

Saturday May 11 Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodios, Teachers of the Slavs Epistle: Hebrews 7:26—8:2 Gospel: Matthew 5:14-19 Liturgical Color: White 2019

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2019 Revised Julian (New) Ecclesiastical Calendar Sunday May 12 (Mother’s Day) The Third Sunday of Pascha: of the Myrrh-bearing Women Saint Epiphanius of Cyprus Resurrection Tone 2 Apostolic Reading: Acts 6:1-7 Gospel: Mark 15:43-47,16:1-8 Liturgical Color: White Sunday May 19 The Fourth Sunday of Pascha: of the Paralytic Hiero-martyr Patrick of Prussa Resurrection Tone 3 Apostolic Reading: Acts 9:32-42 Gospel: John 5:1-15 Liturgical Color: White Wednesday May 22 Feast of Mid-Pentecost Apostolic Reading: Acts 14:6-18 Gospel: John 7:14-30 Liturgical Color: White Sunday May 26 The Fifth Sunday of Pascha: of the Samaritan Woman Apostles Carpus and Alphaeus of the Seventy Resurrection Tone 4 Apostolic Reading: Acts 11:19-30 Gospel: John 4:5-42 Liturgical Color: White Sunday June 2 The Sixth Sunday of Pascha: of the Blind Man Nicephoros the Confessor, patriarch of Constantinople Resurrection Tone 5 Apostolic Reading: 16:16-34 Gospel: John 9:1-38 Liturgical Color: White Thursday June 6 Feast of the Ascension of the Lord Apostolic Reading: 1:1-12 Gospel: Luke 24:36-53 Liturgical Color: White

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2019 Revised Julian (New) Ecclesiastical Calendar Sunday June 9 The Seventh Sunday of Pascha: of the Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils St. Cyril of Alexandria Resurrection Tone 6 Apostolic Reading: Acts 20:16-18, 28-38 Gospel: John 17:1-13 Liturgical Color: White Saturday June 15 The 5th Soul Saturday Prophet Amos Apostolic Reading: Acts 28:1-31 Gospel: John 21:14-25 Liturgical Color: White Sunday June 16 (Father’s Day) The Feast of Pentecost: Trinity Sunday Apostolic Reading: Acts 2:1-11 Gospel: John 7:37-52, 8:12 Liturgical Color: Green

Fast-Free Week (June 17—23)

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Monday June 17 Pentecost Monday: Day of the Holy Spirit Epistle: Ephesians 5:9-19 Gospel: Matthew 18:10-20 Liturgical Color: Green

Procession Gospels: Matthew 12:30-37; Mark 13:9-13; Luke 11:9-13; John 16:2-13 Sunday June 23 Sunday 1 After Pentecost: of All Saints Resurrection Tone 8 Epistle: Hebrews 11:33—12:2 Gospel: Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38, 19:27-30 Liturgical Color: Green Diocesan Yearbook

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Monday June 24 Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Epistle: Romans 13:11—14:4 Gospel: Luke 1:5-25, 57-68, 76-80 Liturgical Color: Green

Saturday June 29 Feast of the Holy Prime Apostles Peter and Paul Epistle: 2 Corinthians 11:21—12:9 Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19 Liturgical Color: Green

Sunday June 30 Sunday 2 After Pentecost: of the saints of Carpatho-Rus Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles Resurrection Tone 1 Epistle: Romans 2:10-16 Gospel: Matthew 4:18-23 Liturgical Color: Green Metropolitan Orestes (Chornock) in 1977.

Sunday July 7 Sunday 3 After Pentecost Venerable Thomas of Mount Maleon Resurrection Tone 2 Epistle: Romans 5:1-10 Gospel: Matthew 6:22-34 Liturgical Color: Green Sunday July 14 Sunday 4 After Pentecost Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils Apostle Aquila of the Seventy Resurrection Tone 3 Epistle: Romans 6:18-23 Gospel: Matthew 8:5-13 (for the Sunday) Epistle: Hebrews 13:7-16 Gospel: 17-13 (for the Fathers) Liturgical Color: Green

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2019 Revised Julian (New) Ecclesiastical Calendar Saturday July 20 Feast of the Holy and Glorious Prophet Elias the Tishbite Epistle: James 5:10-20 Gospel: Luke 4:22-30 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday July 21 Sunday 5 After Pentecost Prophet Ezekiel Resurrection Tone 4 Epistle: Romans 10:1-10 Gospel: Matthew 8:28-34 Liturgical Color: Green Friday July 26

St. Moses (Uhrin) the Carpathian of the Kiev Caves is commemorated on this day.

Sunday July 28 Sunday 6 After Pentecost Venerable Irene Chrysovlantou Resurrection Tone 5 Epistle: Romans 12:6-14 Gospel: Matthew 9:1-8 Liturgical Color: Green

Sunday August 4 Sunday 7 After Pentecost Seven Youths of Ephesus Resurrection Tone 6 Epistle: Romans 15:1-7 Gospel: Matthew 9:27-35 Liturgical Color: Blue

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The Venerable Job (Kundrja) of Mala Uhol’ka (Carpatho-Rus) is also commemorated on this day.

Tuesday August 6 Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Epistle: 2 Peter 1:10-19 Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 Liturgical Color: White

Blessing of Grapes and other Fruits Sunday August 11 Sunday 8 After Pentecost Martyr Euplus the arch-deacon Resurrection Tone 7 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Gospel: Matthew 14:14-22 Wednesday August 15 Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28 Liturgical Color: Blue

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Sunday August 18 Sunday 9 After Pentecost Martyrs Florus and Laurus Resurrection Tone 8 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 Gospel: Matthew 14:22-34 Liturgical Color: Blue Sunday August 25 Sunday 10 After Penteccost Translation of the relics of the Apostle Bartholomew Resurrection Tone 1 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16 Gospel: Matthew 17:14-22 Liturgical Color: Gold Thursday August 29 (Strict Fast) Solemn Day of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist Apostolic Reading: Acts 13:25-33 Gospel: Mark 6:14-29 Liturgical Color: Red or Burgundy

Sunday September 1 Sunday 11 After Pentecost The Indiction: Ecclesiastical New Year Symeon the Stylite (the elder) and his mother Martha Resurrection Tone 2 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:2-12 Gospel: Matthew 18:23-35 (for the Sunday) Epistle: 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Luke 4:16-22 (for the Indiction) Liturgical Color: Gold 48

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Friday September 6 St. Maxim (Sandovic), Hiero-martyr of Gorlice is commemorated on this day.

Sunday September 8 Sunday 12 After Penteccost Feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God Sunday before Exaltation of the Cross Resurrection Tone 3 Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18 Gospel: John 3:13-17 (before the Exaltation) Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-88 (for the Feast) Liturgical Color: Gold

Saturday September 14 (Strict Fast) Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24 Gospel: John 19:6-11, 13-21, 25-27, 30-35 Liturgical Color: Red or Burgundy Sunday September 15 Sunday 13 After Pentecost Sunday After the Exaltation of the Cross Great-martyr Nicetas the Goth Resurrection Tone 4 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 Gospel: Matthew 21:33-42 (for the Sunday) Epistle: Galatians 2:16-20 Gospel: Mark 8:34—9:1 (after the Exaltation) Liturgical Color: Red or Burgundy Monday September 16 Note: On this day we begin to read the Gospel of Luke. This is known as “the Lukan Jump” and does not effect Epistle readings.

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2019 Revised Julian (New) Ecclesiastical Calendar Sunday September 22 Sunday 14 After Pentecost (First of Luke) Hiero-martyr Phocas, bishop of Sinope Resurrection Tone 5 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 1:21—2:4 Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday September 29 Sunday 15 After Pentecost (Second of Luke) Venerable Cyriacus the hermit of Palestine Resurrection Tone 6 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 4:6-15 Gospel: Luke 6:31-36 Liturgical Color: Gold Monday September 30 On this day we remember the repose of Bishop John R. Martin in 1984.

Tuesday October 1 Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God St. Romanos the Melodist Epistle: Hebrews 9:1-7 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28 Liturgical Color: Blue Sunday October 6 Sunday 16 After Pentecost (Third of Luke) Apostle Thomas Resurrection Tone 7 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Gospel: Luke 7:11-16 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday October 13 Sunday 17 After Pentecost (Fourth of Luke) Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council Martyrs Carpus, Papylus, Agathodorus, and Agathonica Resurrection Tone 8 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6:16—7:1 Gospel: Luke 8:5-15 (for the Sunday) Epistle: Hebrews 13:7-16 Gospel: John 17:1-13 (for the Fathers) Liturgical Color: Gold Monday October 14 (Thanksgiving Day in Canada) Epistle: Ephesians 5:9-21 Gospel: Luke 17:12-19 (for Thanksgiving) Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday October 20 Sunday 18 After Pentecost (Fifth of Luke) Great-martyr Artemius Resurrection Tone 1 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Gospel: Luke 16:19-31 Liturgical Color: Gold

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Saturday October 26 Great-martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer of Thessalonica Epistle: 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Gospel: John 15:17—16:2 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday October 27 Sunday 19 After Pentecost (Sixth of Luke) Martyr Nestor Resurrection Tone 2 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 11:31—12:9 Gospel: Luke 8:26-39 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday November 3 Sunday 20 After Pentecost (Seventh of Luke) Hiero-martyr Acepsimus the bishop and his companions Resurrection Tone 3 Epistle: Galatians 1:11-19 Gospel: Luke 8:41-56 Liturgical Color: Gold Friday November 8 Feast of the Archangel Michael and All Bodiless Powers Epistle: Hebrews 2:2-10 Gospel: Luke 10:16-22 Liturgical Color: Gold Saturday November 9 Feast of St. Nectarios the Wonderworker of Aegina Epistle: Ephesians 5:9-19 Gospel: Matthew 4:25—5:12 Liturgical Color: Gold

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2019 Revised Julian (New) Ecclesiastical Calendar Sunday November 10 Sunday 21 After Pentecost (Eighth of Luke) Apostles Erastus, Olympas, and others of the Seventy Resurrection Tone 4 Epistle: Galatians 2:16-20 Gospel: Luke 10:25-37 Liturgical Color: Gold Wednesday November 13 St. John Chrysostom, archbishop of Constantinople Epistle: Hebrews 7:26—8:2 Gospel: John 10:9-16 Liturgical Color: Gold

(November 15 — December 24)

Thursday November 14 Apostle Philip and St. Gregory Palamas of Thessalonica Epistle: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Gospel: Luke 10:9-16 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday November 17 Sunday 22 After Pentecost (Ninth of Luke) St. Gregory the Wonderworker Resurrection Tone 5 Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18 Gospel: 12:16-21 Liturgical Color: Purple Thursday November 21 Feast of the Entrance of the Mother of God in the Temple Epistle: Hebrews 9:1-7 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28 Liturgical Color: Blue Sunday November 24 Sunday 23 After Pentecost (Tenth of Luke) Great-martyr Catherine of Alexandria Resurrection Tone 6 Epistle: Ephesians 2:4-10 Gospel: Luke 13:10-17 Liturgical Color: Purple

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Thursday November 28 (Thanksgiving Day in the United States) Epistle: Ephesians 5:9-21 Gospel: Luke 17:12-19 Liturgical Color: Purple

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Saturday November 30 Feast of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called Epistle: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16 Gospel: John 1:35-51 Liturgical Color: Purple Sunday December 1 Sunday 24 After Pentecost (Eleventh of Luke) Prophet Nahum Resurrection Tone 7 Epistle: Ephesians 2:14-22 Gospel: Luke 18:18-27 Liturgical Color: Purple

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Friday December 6 Feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of Myra in Lycia Epistle: Hebrews 13:17-21 Gospel: Luke 6:17-23 Liturgical Color: Gold

Sunday December 8 Sunday 25 After Pentecost (Twelfth of Luke) Venerable Patapius Resurrection Tone 8 Epistle: Ephesians 4:1-6 Gospel: Luke 17:12-19 Liturgical Color: Purple Sunday December 15 Sunday of the Holy Forefathers Hiero-martyr Eleutherius Resurrection Tone 1 Epistle: Colossians 3:4-11 Gospel: Luke 14:16-24 Liturgical Color: Purple

Nativity Fast

(November 15 — December 24)

The Venerable Confessor Alexis (Kabal’uk) of Chust is commemorated on this day.

Sunday December 22 Sunday before the Nativity: of the Genealogy Great-martyr Anastasia Resurrection Tone 2 Epistle: Hebrews 11:9-10, 17-23, 32-40 Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25 Liturgical Color: Purple

Tuesday December 24 (Strict Fast) Nativity Eve Vigil Nun-martyr Eugenia of Rome

Royal Hours and Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great

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Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-12 Gospel: Luke 2:1-20 Liturgical Color: Gold

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Wednesday December 25 Feast of the Nativity of our Lord

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Epistle: Galatians 4:4-7 Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 Liturgical Color: Gold Thursday December 26 Day 2 of the Nativity: Synaxis of the Mother of God Epistle: Hebrews 2:11-18 Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23 Liturgical Color: Gold Diocesan Yearbook

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2019-2020 Revised Julian (New) Ecclesiastical Calendar Friday December 27 Day 3 of the Nativity: St. Stephen the Proto-martyr Apostolic Reading: Acts 6:8-15, 7:1-5, 47-60 Gospel: Matthew 21:33-42 Liturgical Color: Gold

Sunday December 29 Sunday after the Nativity the Holy Righteous Ones: Joseph the betrothed, David the king, and James the brother of the Lord Holy Innocents slain by Herod Resurrection Tone 3 Epistle: Galatians 1:11-19 Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23 (Sunday after Nativity) Liturgical Color: Gold Wednesday January 1, 2020 (Civil New Year) Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord and St. Basil the Great

Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Epistle: Colossians 2:8-12 Gospel: Luke 2:20-21; 40-52 Liturgical Color: Gold

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Royal Hours of Theophany Liturgical Color: Gold Note: Divine Liturgy is not celebrated today.

Sunday January 5, 2020 Sunday 29 After Pentecost Sunday before Theophany Eve of Theophany (Strict Fast)

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Resurrection Tone 4

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Liturgical Color: Gold

Gospel: Luke 3:1-18

Monday January 6, 2020 Feast of the Theophany of the Lord

Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Epistle: Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7 Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17 Liturgical Color: Gold

The Great Sanctification of Water and the Blessing of Homes Monday January 7 Synaxis of St. John the Baptist Apostolic Reading: Acts 19:1-8 Gospel: John 1:29-34 Liturgical Color: Gold Sunday January 12, 2020 Sunday After Theophany Martyr Tatiana of Rome Resurrection Tone 5 Epistle: Ephesians 4:7-13 Gospel: Matthew 4:12-17 Liturgical Color: Gold Monday January 13, 2020

Dositej the Confessor, Bishop in Carpatho-Rus, and Metropolitan of Zagreb is also commemorated on this day.

Sunday January 19, 2020 Sunday 31 After Pentecost (Fourteenth of Luke) Venerable Macarius of Egypt Resurrection Tone 6 Epistle: 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Gospel: Luke 18:35-43 Liturgical Color: Gold Monday January 26, 2020 Sunday 32 After Pentecost Venerable Xenophon and companions Resurrection Tone 7 Epistle: Colossians 3:12-15 Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 Liturgical Color: Gold 2019

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Moral and Sacramental Guidelines Practical Instruction Marriages For the Sacramental union of a man and a woman to be proper in the eyes of the Church the marriage must be performed in the Orthodox Church. For such a marriage to be sacramentally valid, the following must be adhered to: 1. No impediment of the marriage may exist, or the necessary dispensations must be obtained before hand from the Hierarch of the Diocese.

2. A civil marriage license must be obtained from the appropriate civil authorities.

3. The Sacrament of Marriage must be celebrated by an Orthodox priest in the Church of the bride in accordance with the liturgical tradition of the Orthodox Church.

4. The priest must belong to our Diocese. A marriage performed by another priest in communion with the Ecumenical Throne is recognized as valid by the entire Orthodox Church.

5. The pastor must receive necessary dispensations if they are required for the marriage from his Diocesan Hierarch.

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known to the pastor, a freedom to marry form must be executed by their legal pastor. b. Those desiring marriage must be members in good standing both from a spiritual and temporal perspective in the parish for at least one year prior to the marriage date. c. If either or both parties are widowed, they must present the death certificate of the deceased spouse. d. If either or both parties have been civilly divorced and have civilly remarried, determination must be made by the Diocesan Tribunal regarding the former marriages and their validity. In such a case no marriage date can be set until a decree is obtained from the Diocesan Tribunal.

7. No more than a total of three valid marriages are permitted by the Church.

8. When one or both parties is divorced, they must obtain a decree of annulment or of spiritual death of former marriage from the Diocesan Tribunal.

9. In the case of mixed marriage, the non-Orthodox party must be a Christian who is baptized in the name of the Holy Trinity. A marriage cannot be solemnized between an Orthodox Christian and a non-baptized person.

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10. In the case of a mixed marriage cannot compose their own marriage between an Orthodox Christian and a ceremony. The Diocesan publication non-Orthodox Christian, the marriage of the Service of Holy Matrimony is must be celebrated by an Orthodox the only service book to be used. No priest in the Orthodox Church ac- music, other than that which is part of cording to Orthodox Liturgical Tradi- our sacred musical tradition, is pertion. The parties must promise sol- mitted to be sung. emnly and in writing that any children 14. If the couple requests the special born of the marriage will be reared presence of a priest of another canonand raised exclusively in the Orthoical Orthodox diocese, the invitation dox Church. must be extended to him through the 11. Mixed marriages can be celebrated officiating priest. If the couple reonly in the Orthodox Church. Dou- quests the special presence of a priest ble ceremonies are not permitted to of the Roman Catholic Church, the believers as the Orthodox ceremony invitation must be extended to him is alone sufficient for sacramental through the officiating priest, after the grace. In those cases where dual cere- proper dispensation has been granted monies are planned, the marriage by the Diocesan Hierarch. Since no cannot take place in the Orthodox priesthood exists in the Protestant tradition, and no sacrament is Church. acknowledged in contracting the mar12. Since two witnesses are required riage, participation by a Protestant civilly, ideally, they should both be minister is not permitted.

Orthodox. However, for the validity of the Sacrament, only one is neces- Days When Marriage is Not Permitted sary. This witness must be a practicing Nativity Fast (Advent) Orthodox Christian and must have a Sponsor certificate from his pastor Great Lent and Holy Week attesting to same. A person who does Feast of the Beheading of St. John not belong to an Orthodox parish, does not receive the Sacrament reguFeast of the Elevation of the Cross larly, or who belongs to a parish not Dormition Fast in communion with the Ecumenical Throne, or who, if married, is not Wednesdays and Fridays married in an Orthodox Church, canMarriages may be performed on these not enjoy the awesome dignity of a days if absolutely necessary and for reamarriage witness. Non-Orthodox sons of urgent import only with special members may comprise the remaindispensation from the Diocesan Hierder of the wedding party since they arch. serve no spiritual or religious purpose.

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which the proposed couple have in common, particularly their common faith and spiritual life, the more likely it will be that they live their married life in sacramental grace, peace and harmony.

Shared faith and traditions spare newlyweds and their children many serious problems and strengthen the bond between them. However, Orthodoxy does solemnize mixed marriages under the following conditions:

are also excluded from Christian burial unless they repent and return to the unity of the Church. An Orthodox Christian who has attempted marriage outside of Orthodoxy and wishes to be reconciled with the Church is encouraged to request such from the local Orthodox priest so that the necessary remedies might be applied and integration into the salutary life of the Church take place.

1. Necessary dispensations must be secured by the pastor regarding permission for an Orthodox Christian to marry a non-Orthodox Christian.

A non-Orthodox Christian who marries an Orthodox Christian does not automatically become a member of the Church and it is therefore not permitted for the Sacraments, particularly the Eucharist, to be distributed to such souls.

2. The non-Orthodox party must be These are privileges only of baptized, baptized in the name of the Holy chrismated and committed members of Trinity. the Household of Christ.

3. The couple must be willing and Prohibited Marriages Among Believers able to baptize their children in the Orthodox Church and nurture First Group: Parents with their own chilthem in accordance with the Or- d r e n , g r a n d p a r e n t s o r g r e a tthodox faith. grandchildren.

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Second Group: Brothers-in-law with sisters-in-law.

Third Group: Uncles and aunts with nieces and nephews.

Fourth Group: First cousins with each other and second cousins with each other.

Fifth Group: Foster parents with foster children or foster children with other children of common foster parents.

Sixth Group: Godparents with godchildren or godparents with the parents of godchildren.

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Locations of the Celebration of Marriage Outside the Parish Church The Camp Nazareth Chapel, Seminary Chapel, college chapels -- all need the express approval of the Diocesan Hierarch to be used as a location for the marriage celebration. Circumstances will be taken into consideration before a blessing is bestowed. It should also be remembered that the Church is the normal location for the wedding. The Sacrament of Marriage cannot be celebrated in a garden, poolside, in vehicles of public transportation, etc.

Divorces, Annulments, and Decrees of Spiritual Death in Marriage An ecclesiastical annulment or decree of Spiritual Death may be granted only after a civil decree has been obtained.

However, the spiritual father or parish pastor must exert every effort to reconcile the couple and avert a divorce if this is spiritually and humanly possible.

Should the pastor fail to effect a reconciliation, he will undergo the necessary direction of the Diocesan Tribunal and assist the party or parties in seeking an ecclesiastical annulment or decree of spiritual death of the marriage. Full particulars may be obtained by writing to the Diocesan Tribunal at the Chancery Office. No priest is free to solemnize a marriage even if a need is apparent before the decrees are issued by the Diocesan Tribunal. No date of a proposed marriage may be set until the decree is obtained.

thodox and it is difficult to imagine why faithful committed Orthodox parents would think of asking a non- Orthodox party to sponsor their child for this Sacrament, our pluralistic society makes many demands upon us. However, one of the sponsors at Baptism and Chrismation must be Orthodox who has produced a statement from his legal pastor attesting to their practice of the Orthodox faith by regular attendance at the Divine Liturgy, in daily life and sacramentally. A person who has been excommunicated or anathematized by the Church, or who, if married, has married outside the Orthodox Church, may not become a godparent. People living together in a common law relationship may not serve as godparents as well as those in cohabitation situations.

Sponsors in Non - Orthodox Churches

Roman Catholic and Byzantine Catholic Churches require but one sponsor at Baptism who is of their faith. Many times our faithful are asked to sponsor a child in this sacrament in their church.

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Funerals

through the Sunday of St. Thomas.

2. Christmas and the Feast of the Requiem and funeral services are perResurrection. mitted any day of the year except on Sundays unless it is most urgent and 3. Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God. absolutely necessary and specific permission is secured from the Hierarch of It is highly recommended that Orthothe Diocese. dox Christians offer and request memorials and Liturgies for the repose of the Memorials souls of their beloved departed and parRequiem services may not be held on ticipate in the universal remembrance of the following days: departed souls on the five All Souls Sat1. From the Saturday of Lazarus urdays.

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Insights into Contemporary Moral Problems Circumcision It is known that Jews and Moslems practice circumcision for religious reasons.

Some physicians deem circumcision necessary for reasons of health and cleanliness. The Orthodox Church does not prohibit circumcision so long as it is not practiced for spiritual or religious reasons. Orthodox believers are not bound by the lapsed Law of Moses.

Suicide No believer is permitted to take the life of another and likewise cannot take his own life. Suicide is murder, self-inflicted and therefore a grave sin. Committing suicide signifies a loss in the perception of the goodness of our heavenly Father and shows that patience, hope and faith in God has been lost. A person of faith, regardless how great the difficulties he or she faces, must never resort to suicide as a so-called solution to problems in life. Orthodoxy denies Christian burial of one who knowingly commits suicide. Only when a physician certifies that such a sad victim of circumstances has indeed lost sanity entirely does the Church permit the final obsequities be celebrated with recourse to the Diocesan Hierarch, mandatory in such cases.

Euthanasia – Mercy Killing The Orthodox Church has since time immemorial honored life and exalted the faithful believer as a child of God. Those who themselves plan and others who participate with them in the destruction of life place themselves outside the salutary grace of Christ and his 2019

Church. If the victim has given advance consent to such a heinous practice, Christian burial is excluded and no memorials or Divine Liturgies may be celebrated for the repose of such a soul unless it may be medically proved the individual in question was totally depraved and psychologically and spiritually bereft of normal good reason. Anyone who participates in assisting such a person is placing himself beyond the ability of the Church to redeem him and is guilty of actual murder. The ordinary canonical and scriptural penalties are to be invoked in such cases which provide for a denial of Christian burial, sacramental participation unless and until remorse and repentance are evidenced in the sacrament of Reconciliation in which absolution can only be granted with the express consent of the Diocesan Hierarch. The Church accompanies its faithful from even before birth, through all the steps of life to death and beyond, with its prayers, rites, sacraments, preaching, teaching, and its love, faith and hope. All of life, and even death itself, are drawn into the realm of the life of the Church. Death is seen as evil in itself, and symbolic of all those forces which oppose God-given life and its fulfillment. salvation and redemption are normally understood in eastern Christianity in terms of sharing in Jesus Christ’s victory over death, sin and evil through his Crucifixion and his Resurrection. The Orthodox Church has a very strong pro-life stand which in part expresses itself in opposition to doctrinaire advocacy of euthanasia.

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Euthanasia is understood to be the view or practice which holds that a person has the right, and even the moral obligation, to end his or her life when it is considered to be - for whatever subjectively accepted reason - “not worth living.” Euthanasia advocates nearly always include in this assertion the right and duty of others, including medical personnel, to assist the person in fulfilling this purpose. Needless to say, the Orthodox Church rejects such a view, seeing such behavior as a form of suicide on the part of the individual, and a form of murder on a part of others who assist in this practice, both of which are seen as sins.

Thus the Orthodox Church, in the words of 1976 Christmas encyclical of former Archbishop Iakovos, considers “euthanasia and abortion, along with homosexuality ... a ... moral alienation.”

Modern medical practice, however, has affected another part of the Church’s perspective. The Church does not expect that excessive and heroic means must be used at all costs to prolong dying, as has now become possible through technical medical advances. As current Orthodox theology expresses it:

unnecessary and extraordinary medical efforts. At the same time, the Church rejects as morally wrong any willed action on the part of an individual to cause his or her own death or the death of another, when it otherwise would not occur.

Organ Donations Orthodoxy praises the deep and profound love its communicants express in offering parts of themselves beyond death as a contribution to the life sustaining forces of another person. As long as those donors and physicians exert every effort to show reverence for the remains of the donor and the donor is clear in his intentions that life be improved and bettered for the recipient, Orthodoxy praises such caring individuals. In advance of such an occasion and opportunity, the donor is encouraged to unite himself in prayer that his offering be worthily accepted before the Throne of the eternal Father and in the life and being of the recipient. The body and organs of a donor should not be offered for experimentation but solely for the life and good health of a fellow human being.

“The Church distinguishes between euthanasia and the withholding of extraordinary means to prolong life. It affirms the sanctity of human life and man ’s God-given responsibility to preserve life. But it rejects an attitude which disregards the inevitability of physical death.”

Autopsy

When the cause of illness has not been diagnosed, physicians with the permission of the nearest responsible relative, generally conduct an autopsy which is also required in some cases by civil law.

Often an autopsy leads to enlightenment for the physicians in treating future similar cases. Because of this, Orthodoxy This means that the Church may even does not oppose the autopsy of its depray that terminally ill persons die, withceased members. Because the human out insisting that they be subjected to body of a believer is the temple of the

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Holy Spirit, we must insist that those who perform such medical procedures accord the utmost respect to the earthly remains.

Cremation of the Dead Various groups, instead of burial, prefer the cremation of the dead, which was customary among many ancient people.

The Orthodox Church, mindful of the fact that the human body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, imitates the practice of the Lord in His earthly burial for the disposition of the bodies of its faithful believers. Believers do not deliberately destroy the body in life or in death.

We imitate the practice of the martyrs, the saints and the Old Covenant Church. Consequently, cremation is contrary to the faith and tradition of our Church and is expressly forbidden to Orthodox believers. A church funeral is denied a person who has been or will be cremated. Requiem services afterwards are also forbidden because the person in question has already abandoned all hope in the Lord and prayers are therefore useless for such a soul.

Abortion Since the Supreme Court has civilly legalized abortion in this nation, some remain confused about the teaching of the Church. Orthodox tradition has opposed this immoral practice as contrary to the will of God for mankind.

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Diocesan Hierarch and the necessary reintegration into the life of the Church has taken place through spiritual counseling and repentance and confession of this heinous sin.

AIDS Victims The recent spread of the AIDs virus has provoked much concern throughout the world and for Orthodox Christians, as well. The Orthodox address this question on several levels. First, the Church always looks upon those who are ill with compassion, and prays for healing. We encourage the medical profession to continue seeking for the appropriate medications to heal this disease, but at the same time, we note that the major causes for the spread of this disease are behaviors which the Church has always taught are immoral and ought not to be practiced: homosexual behavior, promiscuity, and narcotic drugs (the use of contaminated needles). Love and caring for all persons provokes the Church to re-affirm its teaching. The best prevention against the AIDs virus is virtue.

Some have raised the question of possible contamination through the Communion spoon and the possible change of the method for administering holy Communion. There have been other methods for the administration of the sacrament in the Church, in the past. In principle, therefore, the method could change again. Nevertheless, several strong reasons would argue against it.

Theologically, the Orthodox Church cannot accept that the sacrament would be a source of illness, since it teaches that it is a “medicine of immortality.�

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Further, not one single case of the transmission of any illness has been shown empirically as coming from participation in the sacrament. In addition, scientific evidence points to another reason for this as well: it appears that saliva inhibits the transmission of all kinds of microbes, including the AIDs virus (Journal of the American Dental Association, May, 1988). Should the Church change its method of administering the sacrament, it should do so for its own reasons and not those provoked by unreasonable fear.

He stated: “Home and family life is the bedrock of our Orthodox life-style. The spirit that binds us together as a people finds its deepest roots in the home where the tenderest values of human existence, love, compassion, forbearance and mutual helpfulness thrive in abundance.”

Over the centuries and throughout most cultures and civilizations the family has been proven to be the unifying unit of society. Today we find the family under attack both from within and from without. Outside forces would have us believe that the family as we have come to know and cherish it is no longer necessary. From within, the erosion of spiritual values and emphasis upon materialism has created for many families confusion and uncertainty where commitment and dedication once reigned. Marriage is holy. The home is sacred. Birth is a miracle. In these we find the very meaning of life itself.

This vast epidemic in our very midst is reason for alarm and pity for faithful believers. While Orthodoxy does condemn the activity of so many who are so afflicted, it does excite its faithful believers to pity and soulful concern for the victims. We must bear in mind that while we abhor the sin, we continue to love the sinner. In those circumstances where it is obvious, reconciliation with Christ must take place in the sacraments only when remorse and repentance are present. In such cases, Christian burial One aspect of the “commitment and dedication” of the holy state of marriage is permitted. and family is cast in terms of sexual beQuestions on Sexual Issues havior. Most moral questions relating to The teaching of the Orthodox Church sex are generally best understood in the on sexual questions is strongly deter- light of this high regard for marriage and mined by the Church’s attitude toward the family. Some of the questions on marriage and the family. A representa- sexual issues addressed by the Orthotive Orthodox statement which shows dox Church are the following: the centrality and importance of the 1) The Orthodox Church remains family in Orthodox thinking is found in faithful to the biblical and traditional an encyclical letter by former Archbishnorms regarding premarital sexual op Iakovos of the Greek Orthodox relations between men and women.

Archdiocese of North and south AmeriThe only appropriate and morally ca, issued on the occasion of National fitting place for the exercise of sexual Family Week in 1972. relations, according to the teachings

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of the Church, is marriage. The moral teaching of the Church on this matter has been unchanging since its foundation. In sum, the sanctity of marriage is the cornerstone of sexual morality.

The whole range of sexual activity outside marriage - fornication, adultery and homosexuality - are thus seen as not fitting and appropriate to the Christian way of life. Like the teaching on fornication, the teachings of the Church on these and similar issues have remained constant. Expressed in scripture, the continuing Tradition of the Church, the writings of the Church Fathers, the Ecumenical Councils and the canons, these views have been restated by theologians, Hierarchs and local Orthodox churches in our own day. For example, the Decalogue prohibits adultery.

In the tradition of the Church, the second century epistle of Barnabas commands “Thou shalt not be an adulterer, nor a corrupter, nor be like to them that are such.” The fourth century Church Father St. Basil wrote against the practice (Canons 35 and 77); and the Quinisext Council (A.D. 691) repeated the same condemnation in its eighty-seventh canon. All major Orthodox jurisdictions in the United States have had occasion to repeat the condemnation of adult of adultery.

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family. Two representative statements, one on abortion and another on homosexuality, from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America follow. They are from the Twenty-Third Clergy Laity Congress held in Philadelphia in 1976. The Orthodox Church has a definite, formal and intended attitude toward abortion. It condemns all procedures purporting to abort the embryo or fetus, whether by surgical or chemical means. The Orthodox Church brands abortion as murder; that is, as a premeditated termination of the life of a human being. The only time the Orthodox Church will reluctantly acquiesce to abortion is when the preponderance of medical opinion determines that unless the embryo or fetus is aborted, the mother will die. Decisions of the Supreme Court and state legislatures by which abortion, with or without restrictions, is allowed should be viewed by practicing Christians as an affront to their beliefs in the sanctity of life. The position of the Orthodox Church toward homosexuality has been expressed by synodicals, canons and patristic pronouncements beginning with the very first centuries of Orthodox ecclesiastical life. Thus, the Orthodox Church condemns unreservedly all expressions of personal sexual experience which prove contrary to the definite and unalterable function ascribed to sex by God’s ordinance and expressed in man’s experience as a law of nature. The Orthodox Church believes that homosexuality should be treated by religion as a sinful failure. In both cases, correction is called for. Homosexuals

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should be accorded the confidential medical and psychiatric facilities by which they can be helped to restore themselves to a self-respecting sexual identity that belongs to them by God’s ordinance. In full confidentiality the Orthodox Church cares and provides pastorally for homosexuals in the belief that no sinner who has failed himself and God should be allowed to deteriorate morally and spiritually.

Psychiatric reconciliation is bound to prove short-lived. Marriage is only conducted and recognized in the Orthodox Church as taking place between a man and a woman. Same-sex marriages are a contradiction in terms. The Orthodox Church does not allow for same-sex marriages.

of marriage. Those involved in such experiments cannot receive the sacraments of the Church as they voluntarily place themselves beyond the ability of the Church to save their souls. They who wish to enter a valid marriage must agree to separate and abstain from any sexual activity. They must immediately avail themselves of the sacrament of Reconciliation in which they express sincere remorse and repentance satisfactory to the priest/confessor for this public scandal in their lives. A public wedding for people who live together beforehand would appear by the Church to give tacit approval and blessing to such an unacceptable and immoral practice. In all cases of cohabitation, the marriage may be solemnized privately and prudently with only two witnesses present and after considerable care is exercised pastorally that the two individuals will in fact be faithful to Christ in the future. There must be a separation fixed by the pastor prior to the sacramental marriage and evidence must be given they are living apart and not sexually associated. Only in cases where a child is the result of such an immoral life can an exception be made.

3) The possible exception to the above affirmation of continuity of teaching is the view of the Orthodox Church on the issue of contraception.

Because of the lack of a full understanding of the implications of the biology of reproduction, earlier writers tended to identify abortion with contraception. However, of late a new view has taken hold among Orthodox writers and thinkers on this topic, which permits the use of certain conHomosexuality traceptive practices within marriage However dismayed, the Holy Church for the purpose of spacing children, approaches this problem as one of a enhancing the expression of marital deep and profound personality and love, and protecting health. moral disorder that is based upon an erroneous perception of God’s creation.

Cohabitation She nevertheless embraces those who It is a misnomer to call these relationrecognize the sinfulness in their lives ships “marriages” because they are in and with a serious and sincere effort truth an attempt to secure social approvmake every effort to permit God’s grace al for a sexual escapade under the cloak to lead them to salvation. Those afflictand seeming commitment and pretext ed must recognize an abandonment of

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sinful inclination must be made. This is possible only in the life of the Church.

With the assistance of a devoted spiritual confessor and whatever psychological assistance might be deemed necessary, the Church is eager to integrate such souls into her life. Although the behavior many times may be reoriented, it is understood the elementary problem may always persist, but the grace of the Holy Spirit, readily available in the sacraments of the Church makes up for what is wanting in the individual. Christians in Orthodoxy may not live this lifestyle. There is no acceptability of homosexual behavior or activity within the life of the Church of Christ simply because it is contrary to nature itself and is characterized in God’s Revelation as idolatrous. We once again are called upon to hate the robbery, but love the thief. Holy Mother Church always embraces into the treasure of her soul those who are repentant, but never the sin or cause of sin into the treasury of her holy wisdom. The homosexual, therefore, to be faithful to Christ and the promise of salvation, must abandon the lifestyle and practice of gross immorality and assume voluntarily the life of chastity for the glory of Christ and the good of their own soul.

heavenly Father has created us in His own image. Although sin has destroyed our likeness to Him, it is our Christian vocation which prompts us to restore it in the life of the Church. Except for extreme medical reasons, it is not permitted an Orthodox believer to submit to vasectomies and tubal ligations for the express reason of inhibiting procreative ability. This violates the image of the body of man and woman as we received it from our Creator and which we are called upon in our Orthodox Christian vocation to return intact and integral, if this is His will, at the time of departure from this veil of tears. Only in those cases where professional physicians warrant such procedures to avert life-threatening circumstances, are they accepted by the spiritual life of the Church of Christ.

The Church and Politics

Though there are many names by which the Orthodox Church is known, perhaps the most hallowed name is that which is used to designate the Church in the Nicene Creed - “... One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.” The Orthodox hold that this phrase precisely describes the Orthodox Church. What each of these words means in its fullness is the subject of many deep and thoughtThe absolute necessity of a spiritual ful theological articles and books. confessor is mandatory. Those who persist in this practice cannot receive the The word “catholic” in this name of the sacraments and will be refused Christian Church has provoked many such efforts burial because of the scandal their life- at understanding. It can and does mean the universal perspective and outreach style arouses in faithful believers. of the Church, which transcends nationBodily Integrity al, racial and cultural boundaries. It can Faithful believers must be desirous of and does imply, as well, the outlook of preserving their bodily integrity. Our the Church toward the created world 2019

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and toward human affairs, which refuses to accept a compartmentalized selfunderstanding that restricts the interests and concerns of the Church to a narrowly defined “religious sphere.” The Orthodox Church, throughout its history, has both used and encouraged the arts, culture and education, and has addressed the whole range of social and public phenomena. Among these have been its relationship with government in general, and the exercise of civil power in concrete circumstances, i.e., politics.

As a general principle, the Orthodox Church has held a position on the ideal of Church and state relations which may be called “the principle of synergy.” It is to be distinguished from a sharp division of Church and state on the one hand, and a total fusion of Church and state, on the other hand. It recognizes and espouses a clear demarcation between Church and state, while calling for a cooperative relationship between the two.

ciple of synergy, but the Church has supported a range of attitudes which allow it to become involved in the political process on the one hand, while retaining its clear distinction from, and transcendence to it, on the other. Briefly stated, these are some of the guidelines which direct the Orthodox attitude toward involvement in politics by the Church: 1. Upholding its own vision of the kingdom of God. Uppermost in the mind of the Church is its prayer that human relations of all kinds might be incorporated into the kingdom of God. Such a sacramentally oriented perspective, based on the words of the Lord’s Prayer, “Thy kingdom come on earth, as it is in heaven,” when applied to the distinct God established realm of governmental and political life does not mean the submission of the state to the Church, but rather the acceptance by the state of the God-like principles of justice, equity, genuine service and care, and mutuality. Though the state is not “under the Church” as is the case with everything else - ideally it should in fact and practice be “under God.”

It is readily admitted that even when conditions for the implementation of such an ideal were most favorable, the ideal was not always fulfilled and realized. However, the historical example for the principle of synergy in Church 2. Adaptation to the Political Realities of and state relationships is the model of Time and Place. The Orthodox the Byzantine Empire, which lasted over Church readily recognizes that in this a thousand years (324-1453). Recent day and age no single nation comes scholarship has rejected the older viewclose to a realization of its ideal modpoint that in Byzantium the Church was el. The Church finds itself, however, subservient to the state, and now recogliving under many different political nizes that the view of the Byzantine systems and environments. Its chief Church on this question was misunderpatriarchate, that of Constantinople, is stood by earlier researchers. In the pracunder persecution in a Moslem domitical area of political life, it is nearly alnated country, Turkey. Another of its ways impossible fully to realize the prinpatriarchates, Jerusalem, functions in

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a theocratic Jewish state. Its largest patriarchate, Moscow, has lived a precarious life of bare legality, shifting from periods of relative tolerance to periods of overt persecution. One of its most active and vigorous patriarchal churches, in Romania, had worked out a unique modus vivendi with a government somewhat sympathetic, yet officially atheistic and Communist. Another of its larger national churches, that of Greece, is struggling to maintain the equilibrium between Church and state. On the other hand, the numerous Churches created by emigration from traditionally Orthodox countries enjoy freedom of religious practice, together with an obscurity enforced by their minority status in numerous western-style democracies, such as England, Germany, France, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

The Orthodox also seek to relate in some way with other systems of government not so easy to categorize, such as in the various nations of South America, and in such disparate places as Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt and South Korea.

As can be understood, the adaptations of the ideal of synergy to reality must be varied in practice, and far from homogeneous. Nevertheless, certain modes of political relationship continue to be fostered by the Church.

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lows only a few general comments on each of these.

Practical guidelines from biblical times and throughout its history, the Church has always fostered values which encourage good citizenship, regardless of the particular system of government. The Church fosters obedience to just laws, and even to unjust ones for the sake of the greater good.

To this category belongs the fostering of appropriate ethnic and cultural identification, the support of military service, and the defense of the nation.

The Church has also encouraged public service on the part of citizens, and philanthropies for the general good. Traditionally, the Church understands that one of its chief rights before the state is freedom to worship and function as a Church. Therefore, one of its major concerns is to assure its freedom, and to restrict or eliminate what it views as the improper interference of the state in the life of the Church.

Byzantine history has many examples of the Church opposing the policies of emperors who were considered to be improperly interfering in Church affairs. It must also be noted, however, that the Church often welcomed the involvement of the emperors when the Church judged that this involvement served its interests.

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system of the nation and government, the Church is prepared to pray for the leader, in accordance with New Testament teaching. In democracies, this means that the Church seeks, insofar as its other purposes allow, to avoid partisan politics, neither formally opposing nor endorsing political candidates. Historically, only officials who imposed heretical teachings on the Church, or persecuted the Church, might be personally condemned; but even in these cases there was a certain hesitancy. By and large, Hierarchs and other clergy do not seek to exercise political power, with the exception of the exercise of “ethnarchy,” a unique institution discussed below.

The official Church strongly prefers that its laity be involved in government and politics, and embody Christian values to the extent possible given the governmental and political systems in force. This approach avoids the evils of a theocratic system, while encouraging a more general lay involvement in the embodiment of the ideal of the kingdom of heaven in Church -state relationships.

The basic role of government is to provide protection and to ensure justice. The Church sees God as the source of justice; therefore, it shares His concern about justice within the state. In the political process, which seeks to embody justice, there are numerous means by which the Church has sought to further its concern for justice. In the ancient imperial system, churchmen had not only sought to form the character and conscience of the emperor in general, but

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frequently “whispered in the ear of the emperor” with reference to specific issues. The Church was a force for the improvement of laws, “toward greater philanthropy.” In present-day democratic societies Orthodox Hierarchs, ecclesiastical bodies, and even individual Orthodox Christians, must often publicly protest injustice, participate in the legislative process, and use other political means to further political issues with moral implications.

By and large, the Church approves stability of government and does not encourage revolution. Just as it recognizes the great evil in war, yet at times understands and accepts the need to wage war in defense of the homeland, so also, but even more reluctantly, does it accept the right to revolution in cases of severe and unbearable injustice. In most cases, the Church’s support of revolutionary causes has been related to efforts of national independence. However, there is nothing in the tradition which would reject out of hand revolutions which are motivated by a sense of unbearably oppressive injustice in other spheres.

Such concerns, as embodied in modern day “Liberation Theology” movements, have their antecedents in the writings of Church Fathers such as St. John Chrysostom, who railed against the exploitation of the poor by the rich. What the Orthodox Church finds unnecessary and unacceptable in “Liberation Theology” is the Marxist theoretical underpinnings of this theological movement. However, its concern for the downtrodden and the exploited is recognized to be essential

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Christianity.

The Concept of “Ethnarchy” Eastern Orthodoxy has a unique institution in its history, known as “ethnarchy,” which appears to contradict nearly everything which has been noted above about the Church’s attitude regarding practical involvement. “Ethnarchy” occurs when the highest ecclesiastical leader of the Church in a given area assumes political leadership. An excellent embodiment of the principles of “ethnarchy” was the assumption of authority as chief-of-state of Greece by Archbishop Damaskinos following the German withdrawal at the end of World War II. The most recent case was the assumption of the presidency of Cyprus

by Archbishop Makarios.

This rarely practiced institution occurs only in periods of crisis, when lay civil leaders cannot, because of extraordinary reasons, exercise normal political powers. When only a Church leader seems to be able to embody the identity of the people of the nation, the Hierarch may assume political and government leadership by general consensus. It is allimportant that such an exercise of political power should be only temporary and exceptional, until the regrouping of political forces in the nation allows the resumption of power by the lay leaders of the nation.

Human Rights In the portion of Orthodox theological doctrine which deals with humanity, there is much emphasis on the creation of human beings in the “image and likeness of God.” Many Fathers of the 2019

Church make a distinction between the two terms. The “likeness” is the high spiritual calling of every human being, to become “God like,” which is only made possible by the saving work of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, which is first and foremost realized in the life of the Church. The “image,” however, is the commonly held nature of all human beings. Though sin has had its impact upon human nature, so that all of our faculties are in some measure darkened and distorted, the Orthodox see human beings as still possessing a strong residue of the Godgiven likeness which is the essence of our humanity. Our intelligence, our power of self-determination, our aesthetic sense, our creativity, our moral perception, our integration of the individual and the social into our personhood, and numerous other characteristics provide manifestations of such likeness. Since all people share in the divine image, all persons enjoy a basic and fundamental human dignity before God, simply because they are human. As a result, God treats people with a fundamental dignity and respect, and expects that people will treat each other in the same way. The Bible teaches that “God is not a respecter of persons,” in the sense that He treats us all with equal dignity and respect as regards our basic humanity. This does not mean, of course, that there are also not legitimate roles and functions enjoyed by everybody in their social, economic, political and even ecclesiastical relations. Nevertheless, all persons are entitled to a fundamental respect and treatment by others, simply because they are human beings, created in the image of God.

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They need not accomplish anything, hold any rank, or possess anything, to “earn” this fundamental dignity. In our own days, this dignity has come to be stated in terms of “rights.” Historically, it had been stated in terms of “duties.”

These are two sides of the same coin, the first being a claim of the individual seeking an acknowledgment and treatment based on his or her human dignity, while the second is the responsibility of the other person to accord the respect which is due each person as a human being. Regardless of how the question is approached, the Church teaches that people have fundamental rights based on their dignity as human beings created in the image of God. In this spirit, the 25th Clergy Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese held at Atlanta in 1980 decried governmental actions which deny basic human dignity and rights:

ests of their allies. The blacks in South Africa, the Thais and the Tibetans, the Georgians, Ukrainians, Latvians, Estonians and Lithuanians in the Soviet Union, the Afghans and the Kurds in both Iran and Turkey; the Greek Cypriots in Cyprus, the Greeks in Northern Epirus, the Armenian and Greek minorities in Turkey - all these and many others are not included among the concerns of these powers unless they can serve as useful and valuable pawns in their political chess game.”

A general concern for human rights regardless of power, numbers, and strength - is evident in this statement, and can be particularized to certain specific cases, as well. Thus, each of the Orthodox jurisdictions in the United States, with their specific ethnic backgrounds, has a special concern for the peoples of their own heritage and the violation of the rights they are entitled to enjoy. Thus, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese evinces special concern for the Greek minority in Turkey, the Cypriot question, and the Greek minority in Albania. The Orthodox Church in America, which is Russian in background, concerns itself with the free exercise of religion in the Soviet Union and the rights of dissidents, especially those who are religiously motivated.

The Antiochian Archdiocese has a special concern for the rights of minority Orthodox Christians in Israel and with the Palestinian and Lebanese situations.

“We disapprove of governmental policies and actions which violate the unalienable rights of all men to freedom and human dignity. We are disillusioned and dismayed at the selective and hypocritical manner in which armed aggression and the violation of human rights by some nations are condemned, while similar acts by others are either ignored, or even worse, shamelessly justified. We express our indignation at the gross insensitivity of the so-called great or superpowers of the world toward small and defenseless nations and racial minorities of the world, and the cynical manner in All life is precious, but God uniquely which they are used or abused by creates human life in the “image and these powers to further what they belikeness of God.” Human life as such is lieve to be their interests or the interdeserving of deep respect and individual

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human beings are to be treated in accordance to their inherent human dignity. Thus, racism, unjust prejudicial treatment of men and women, genocide, forms of sexual exploitation, domestic violence, child abuse, rape, theft or destruction of legitimately owned property, deceptions and deceit, environmental plunder and other such manipulative behaviors violate the human dignity of others. Human life as a gift of God should be respected.

Women’s Rights Another important area of human rights concerns is the women’s liberation issue. The Church has attempted to avoid the reactionary male chauvinist stance, no less than a shrill feminism. The balance between recognition and practical support of the basic human rights of women on the one hand, and the great concern for the role of women in family life on the other, has produced a not-soeasy to categorize stance on the part of the Church. It is probably most sharply illustrated by the actions of the 1980 Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese on the proposed equal Rights Amendment: “... we believe and support the proposition that equality of rights shall not be denied or abridged under the terms of any law solely because of sex.”

The Orthodox are adamantly opposed to the ordination of women as liturgical clergy. There have been articles and books by both men and women theologians supporting this stand. At present, there is no movement within Orthodoxy for this innovation.

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Bioethics A few Orthodox writers have indicated concern for the bioethical questions which have arisen as a result of the development of highly technical methods of health care. They have been categorized into questions dealing with the “protection of life” and the “transmission of life.” Under the first rubric, some of the issues are the allocation of scarce medical resources, patient rights, human experimentation, abortion, child abuse, organ transplantation, the giving of bodies to science, the treatment of an increasingly aged population, questions of euthanasia and allowing terminal patients to die. Some of the most interesting questions belong to concepts centered on the very transmission of life: artificial insemination, artificial inovulation, in vitro fertilization, sterilization, genetic counseling and genetic screening as well as genetic engineering.

While no official positions have been formulated on these topics by the Church, theological opinions by Church theologians are beginning to be formed.

In an encyclopedia article on these topics, there is a good general statement on bioethics. The common denominator of all the issues discussed is the high regard and concern of the Church for human life as a gift of God. Orthodoxy tends to take a conservative approach to these issues, seeing in them a dimension of the holy, and relating them to transcendent values and concerns. An intense respect for human life is needed to hold the reins upon those who would attack it. The human person, from the very moment of conception, is dependent

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upon others for life and sustenance. It is in the community of the living, especially as it relates to the source of life, God in the Trinity, that life is conceived, nurtured, developed and fulfilled. The trust we have in others for the continued well -being of our own lives forms the basis for generalization. Eastern Orthodox ethics, consequently, functions with a pro-life bias that honors and respects the life of each person as a divine gift • which requires development and enhancement. To put it briefly, the views expressed by some theologians (without official sanction) on these controversial topics follow, though in an abbreviated form because of the lack of space: • •

Scarce medical resources should be allocated on the basis of justice and need, and not only on the ability to pay.

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Patients have rights which should be • honored by the medical profession.

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In principle, human experimentation cannot be prohibited, for the sake of the patients themselves and the wellbeing of others, but great care in respecting the dignity and integrity of the patients must be maintained, while the use of experimentation should be governed by strict rules of scientific necessity and informed consent.

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organ, such a donation should be encouraged as an expression of Christian love; on the other hand, organ transplants from the dead involve different problems - in particular, the hastening of the death of the potential giver for the sake of the potential recipient, which is considered wrong.

Artificial insemination by a husband (AIh) is not rejected, but artificial insemination by donor (AID) is considered an improper intrusion of a third party in the sanctity of the marital relation.

In vitro fertilization is looked upon with great doubt because present methods cause the destruction of numerous human fertilized ova and even developing fetuses; this is still a form of abortion.

Genetic counseling and screening cannot be objected to in principle and in fact should be encouraged.

Converts and Proselytism Missionary activity is an essential part of the life of the Church. The great commission to the Church, “Go ye into the world, and preach the Gospel to all nations,” provides the Church with its mission to bring people into its life. The goal and purpose of mission is to bring new people into the life of salvation as realized in the character (ethos) and sacramental experience of the Church.

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verely hampered when much of the Orthodox Church fell under the political domination of Moslem powers; the great exception was the Church of Russia, which continued its own missionary work in the eastern parts of Russia and the Far East. During the period of subjugation to the Ottoman Empire, missionaries from Roman Catholic and Protestant countries came into Orthodox lands and sought to convert the Orthodox to their own professions of Christianity. Both had a measure of success as a result of their proselytizing efforts.

selves practice “proselytism” in the sense that they do not actively seek to cause the disaffection of others from their non-Orthodox Christian faiths.

This does not mean, however, that anyone seeking to learn about the Orthodox Faith will be turned away. Converts are not readily accepted unless they learn as much as possible about the Orthodox Faith before they make a decision to join it. Following instruction, close examination, and the expression of strong willingness to convert, they may be received into the Orthodox Church, some merely by declaration and repetition of the Creed, and others These two facts, the requirement of mis(the majority), by means of the sacrasionary activity, on the one hand, and ment of Holy Anointing (Chrismation). the reaction to proselytizing, on the other, have formed the present-day policies Third, if an Orthodox Christian is forof the Orthodox Church regarding mis- mally received into membership by ansionary work among non-Christians, other (non-Orthodox) Church and reconverts, and proselytism in both direc- ceives Holy Communion in that tions. The last few decades have seen a Church, he or she becomes an apostate resurgence of missionary efforts by the (apostates). Such a person is not considOrthodox in places like Uganda, Kenya, ered to be an Orthodox Christian any longer, and may not receive Holy ComSouth Korea, and Alaska. munion in the Orthodox Church, nor Dealing with other Christians serve at a baptism or wedding as a sponThe experience of being subject to mas- sor. Should such persons seek to return sive proselytizing efforts has caused the to the Orthodox Church, they are received back into the Church through a formulation of a multifaceted policy. profession of faith, and the sacrament of First, it has meant that Orthodoxy has Chrismation. sought to influence other churches, pri(Note: Much of the preceding was marily through the ecumenical movement, to renounce systematic proselytiz- gleaned from The Stand of the Orthoing programs. The opposition to such dox Church on Controversial Issues by organized “sheep-stealing” programs has Rev. Stanley Harakas, Th.D. of the been generally accepted in the ecumeniGreek Orthodox Archdiocese.) cal movement and they are not now widely practiced.

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The American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of North America was established in 1938 by His All Holiness, the late Benjamin I, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, under the Patriarchal Seal in the official Patriarchal Document listed under Protocol Number 1379 and dated September 19, 1938, and was canonized in the name of the Holy Orthodox Church of Christ. The Diocese was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1950.

Ruling Hierarch His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa 312 Garfield Street, Johnstown, PA 15906 Phone: (814) 539-9143 Email: bishopgregoryofnyssa@gmail.com Diocesan Chancellor Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro 312 Garfield Street, Johnstown, PA 15906 Phone: (814) 539-9143 Fax: (814) 536-4699 Email: fpmiloro@atlanticbb.net Diocesan Treasurer Very Rev. Miles P. Zdinak 141 Hoffman Farm Rd. Windber, PA 15963 Phone: (814) 467-7444 Email: frmiles@atlanticbb.net

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Diocesan Consistory and Board of Trustees

Diocesan Consistory His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Diocesan Chancellor Very Rev. Miles P. Zdinak, Diocesan Treasurer Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence R. Barriger, Consultor Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth M. Bachofsky, Consultor Very Rev. Protopresbyter Samuel J. Sherry, Consultor Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure, Consultor Very Rev. Protopresbyter Robert Buczak, Consultor

Board of Trustees Mr. Daniel Breno, Financial Secretary Mr. Roger Pavlik Mr. John Bilanin Dr. Sharon Peifer-Robinson Mr. William M. Korchak Attorney Steven Laduzinsky Mr. Matthew Mihaly Attorney Michael Vaporis, Diocesan Legal Counsel 2019

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Diocesan Ministries and Commissions Diocesan Director of Youth Very Rev. Stephen Loposky, Administrator of Camp Nazareth 339 Pew Road, Mercer, PA 16137 Phone: (724) 662-4840 Email: campnazareth@acrod.org

Diocesan Priests’ Pension Fund His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa, Chairman Very Rev. Protopresbyter Robert Rebeck, Treasurer Very Rev. Stephen Loposky, Financial Secretary Rev. David Mastroberte, Recording Secretary Attorney Stephen Laduzinsky

Vicariate for Diocesan Liturgical Publications and Music Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Chairman Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence R. Barriger, Theological Advisor Very Rev. Protopresbyter David Cochran Very Rev. James Gleason Very Rev. Robert Prepelka Rev. David Mastroberte

Diocesan Building Commission Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky, Chairman 2053 North Rd. NE, Warren, OH 44483 Phone: (330) 372-6240 Rectory Phone: (330) 372-9778 Fax: (330) 372-5987 Email: otecken@yahoo.com

Foreign Missions Commission Very Rev. Protopresbyter Maxym Lysack Very Rev. Protopresbyter Luke Mihaly

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Diocesan Education Commission Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky, Supervisor of Schools

Regional Religious Education Directors Very Rev. Protopresbyter Samuel Sherry, Chicago Deanery Rev. David Urban, Pittsburgh and Tri-State Deaneries Very Rev. Tony Joseph, Johnstown Deanery Very Rev. Ronald Kovac, Pocono and Southern Tier Deaneries Rev. Jeff Zias, Mid-Atlantic Deanery Very Rev. Protopresbyter Luke Mihaly, New England Deanery Very Rev. John R. Pribish, New York-New Jersey Deaneries Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky, Youngstown Deanery Rev. Michael Shuster, Florida Deanery Very Rev. Peter Zarynow, Washington DC Deanery Very Rev. Protopresbyter Maxym Lysack, Canadian Deanery

Diocesan Apostolate for Youth (D.A.Y.) Very Rev. Andrew Fetchina, Director Very Rev. Miles P. Zdinak, Secretary Very Rev. Michael T. Chendorain, Editor of Daylight Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure Very Rev. Protopresbyter Peter Paproski Very Rev. Protopresbyter Samuel Sherry Very Rev. Stephen Loposky Very Rev. Peter Zarynow Rev. Matthew G. Stagon

Ecumenical Commission Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence R. Barriger Very Rev. Protopresbyter James S. Dutko

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Diocesan Missions and Evangelism Commission Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro Very Rev. Andrew Fetchina Rev. James Blomely Pani Connie Miloro Donald Lauffler

Diocesan Stewardship Commission Deacon Stephen Hall Mr. John Bilanin Ms. Stephanie Betsa Mr. Dan Hromyak

Theological Advisor to the Bishop Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence R. Barriger

Canonical Advisor Dr. Lewis J. Patsavos

Orthodox Christians for Life Very Rev. Dr. Edward Pehanich

Diocesan Apostolate for Information Technology and Communication Very Rev. Protopresbyter Peter Paproski, Webmaster P.O. Box 66, Phoenixville, PA 19460 Phone: (610) 933-3336 Email: rppaproski@snet.net Diocesan Website: www.acrod.org A.C.R.Y. Websites: www.sracry.org www.jracry.org 80

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Camp Nazareth Very Rev. Stephen Loposky, Administrator 339 Pew Road, Mercer, PA 16137 Phone: (724)-662-4840 Fax: (724) 662-3723

Diocesan Seminary

Christ the Saviour Seminary 225 Chandler Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906 Phone: (814) 539-0116 Most Reverend, Metropolitan Gregory, Rector Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Dean Rev. Michael Rustick, Prefect Very Rev. Miles P. Zdinak, Treasurer 2019

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Diocesan Bookstores and Religious Gift Shops Gloria Incense Company 225 Chandler Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906 Fax: (814) 536-4699 Email: Gloriaincense@atlanticbb.net Mail, Email and Fax Orders only.

Camp Nazareth Gift Shop 339 Pew Road, Mercer, PA 16137 Phone: (724) 662-4840 Christ the Saviour Seminary Bookstore 225 Chandler Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906 Phone: (814) 539-0116 Email: csseminary@atlanticbb.net (Email subject line: “Bookstore�)

A.C.R.Y. Annual and Church Yearbook Staff Rev. Matthew G. Stagon, Editor 66 Beach Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Phone: (973) 627-1462 Email: fatherstagon@yahoo.com Rev. William Bennett, Business Manager 288 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10009 Phone: (212) 254-6685 Email: fr.william.bennett@gmail.com Supporting Editors and Staff Very Rev. Robert Prepelka, Julian Calendar Editor Rev. David Mastroberte, Revised Julian Calendar Editor Very Rev. Protopresbyter Peter Paproski, Spiritual Advisor P.O. Box 66, Phoenixville, PA 19460 Phone: (610) 933-3336 Email: rppaproski@snet.net

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St. John the Compassionate Mission

St. John the Compassionate Mission is an Apostolate of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Established in 1987, St. John's Mission works in cooperation with the local Orthodox churches of Greater Toronto, to serve anyone in physical and spiritual need.

Most recently, the mission has expanded its outreach through the establishment of an internship program, known as the Lived Theology School.

The aim of this intern/live-in volunteer program is to teach and train interns in both the theological and practical understanding of Orthodox mission, so that the participants may more effectively In fulfilling their calling to assist those minister to those in need in their local in need, St. John the Compassionate community. provides physical and spiritual food five For more information, contact days a week at its modern kitchen and dining facilities and the Chapel of St. Rev. Nicholas Atitenei Silouan the Athonite. The Chapel of 155 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, St. Silouan is the heartbeat of the comOntario M4M 2E9 Canada munity as the rhythm of daily prayer nourishes and sustains us as we labor to Phone: (416) 466-5877 do the work of Christ.

St Silouan Fax: (416) 466 3517 Chapel also serves as a mission parish for those seeking a transnational expres- Email: stjohnsmission@sympatico.ca sion of Orthodox Christianity in the Website: Greater Toronto region. http://www.stjohnsmission.org/ The Mission also owns and operates a bakery and a thrift store which employs http://www.stjohnsbakery.com the poor and disadvantaged.

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Diocesan Publication:

The Church Messenger (Issued Monthly)

Editor of the Church Messenger Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure 745 South Kesyer Ave, Taylor, PA 18517 Phone: (570) 562-1170 Fax: (570) 562-3224 Email: Fr.mal@comcast.net Business Manager Pani Betty Jean Baranik 312 Garfield Street, Johnstown, PA 15906 Phone: (814) 539-9143 Fax: (814) 536-4699 Publication Office: The Church Messenger 312 Garfield St, Johnstown, PA 15906 Member: ASSOCIATED CHURCH PRESS Editorial Staff Associate Editor Protopresbyter Lawrence R. Barriger

Chancery Editor Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro Diocesan and Orthodox Christian News Editor Protopresbyter Luke Mihaly

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Policies and Guidelines

Feature Articles

The following Policies and Guidelines have been prepared for the information of our readers and potential contributors. They are intended to keep The Church Messenger consistent with the standards expected of Orthodox Christian newspapers.

Feature articles are always welcome as long as they are knowledgably written and deal with a topic that would be of interest to readers. Anyone who wants to submit a feature article may call the editor of The Church Messenger to discuss and refine the topic or to inquire about submitting the completed work.

The policies are also meant to serve as a helpful aid to parishes when preparing for material to send for publication. If any of the policies or guidelines needs further explanation, please write or email Protopresbyter Mark Leasure, editor of The Church Messenger.

Guest Sermons

Clergy will be contacted periodically to submit a writing for the Guest Sermon section of The Church Messenger. Contact will be made by Protopresbyter Mark Leasure. Ideally the submitted We are always looking for ways to im- sermon should be 2 single-spaced pages prove the quality of our newspaper in length, 12 point Times New Roman while maintaining professional stand- font. ards.

Graduations, special academic

achievements, awards

Announcements

Articles regarding college graduations and post-graduate degrees of parishioners are welcome for publication. Please include a photo and brief biography including career intentions or future plans. Individual photos and/or articles of elementary and high school graduaAdvertisements tion will not be accepted for publication Currently The Church Messenger only unless they have received special recogaccepts paid advertisements of a church nition (e.g., valedictorian). related nature (liturgical articles, publicaAlso eligible for publication are news tions, vestments, etc.) but will publish articles about individual awards given notices and/or announcements of upfor special service or achievements in coming events and special items offered academic, civic or business fields, such for sale by Orthodox parishes and oras volunteerism, Eagle Scout, etc. ganizations with first preference for Obituaries available space given to those within the Diocese.

Generally, the only obituaries that are Announcements for upcoming activities should be sent at least six weeks before the event will take place for the best opportunity to be included in the issue prior to the event. Use the issue date and copy deadline schedule as a guide.

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tenure, parish cantors. Please include an accurate account of the parastas and funeral services. Only list the main celebrant, concelebrants and homilist (when applicable). Any personal achievements should be included with the biography.

A recent photo also should be submitted.

to include them if possible. Photographs should be of good quality, ideally action or candid shots, and be accompanied by key identifying information, such as the date and location of the event, sponsoring organization, names and positions/ titles of individuals, highlights of the event and any interesting information about the activity. Please note that phoOpinion/Commentaries tos cannot be returned. You may submit The Church Messenger does not print prints or electronic photo files on comletters to the editor or unsolicited op-ed puter diskette or CD-R or in jpeg format (see "Submissions" for preferred standcommentaries. ards.)

Parish News

Parish news includes parish-sponsored activities such as summer picnics, bazaars, anniversary celebrations, church or community service projects and pilgrimages. Also, consider reporting on outstanding professional, academic, civic or personal achievements by parishioners or those religious or civic organizations. Please note that the election of new officers for parish or school organizations, the appointment of special parish committees or simple participation of parishioners in local activities may not be of general interest to our readership and, therefore, will not be printed.

Submissions Materials must be received as soon as possible: ideally, no later than 6 weeks before an event, and no later than three week after an event. Old news is stale news. We will endeavor to tell our readers about your events, but timeliness is important.

An article about an event or activity that has already been covered in this publication will not be printed again Generally, the first article received is the one that will be printed.

All material submitted is subject to the editing process, to conform to our publishing style, industry standards and the Be creative with ideas. Many items are space limitations of each issue. newsworthy with the appropriate perspective and focus. If in doubt mail the Typewritten material is accepted, altarticle and let The Church Messenger hough computer-generated type is preferred and if possible, either e-mailed to staff decide. fr.mal@comcast.net or saved to a 3.5" The pastor or designated parish reprediskette or CD-R in a PC-compatible sentative must approve all parish news world processing format (Microsoft items sent to this office.

Word is preferred) and postal-mailed along with a hard copy to the editor of Photos The Church Messenger. As with all Photographs add interest to articles; try

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materials, these articles are subject to approval and editing and may not be returned.

Electronic submissions are preferred and acceptable in the following formats: For text use standard word processing programs such as Word Perfect or MS Word with a Times New Roman Font in 12-point size when sending attachments. Or, "cut and paste" the article directly into the body of the email.

Please refrain from formatting--it is much easier for the editorial staff to do this.

For electronic photo submissions, set who have received special recognition by digital camera to the highest quality or scan the photo at 400 dpi. Save images and scans as JPEG files (yields a compressed file size), with a width of no less than 3 inches for single subject images and no less than 5 inches for group shots. Photo files may be sent to Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure on diskette or CD-R or emailed to fr.mal@comcast.net . If emailing multiple images, limit each email to no more than 2 MB (megabytes ) of information (e.g. if sending 6 images at 1MB each, send two images in three separate emails).

The Final Deadline for submissions for publication is the first of each month.

Editor of Daylight Very Rev. Michael Chendorain 145 Broad Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Phone: (732) 826-4442 Fax: (732) 826-5383 Email: fmchendorain@gmail.com The Diocesan Apostolate for Youth, in collaboration with the Diocesan Newspaper The Church Messenger, publishes a bi-monthly youth journal known as Daylight. Distributed as a supplement to the Church Messenger and available on line, Daylight is produced by and for the youth of the Diocese, with many of the articles written by the youth themselves as well as feature articles on Diocesan and parish events involving youth.

Its purpose is to be catechetical in nature and provide our youth with a forum to reflect their positive experiences within the life of the Church.

Submissions to Daylight should be emailed to the Editor of Daylight, Fr. Michael Chendorain at fmchendorain@gmail.com by the first of the month.

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Deaneries and Deans Deanery of the Saints of Carpatho-Rus (Johnstown Deanery) Very Rev. Miles Zdinak, Dean 141 Hoffman Farm Road, Windber, PA 15963 Phone: (814) 467-7444 Email: frmiles@atlanticbb.net Johnstown, PA Christ the Saviour Cathedral

Huntington, PA Epiphany of our Lord Church

Johnstown, PA Christ the Saviour Seminary

Jenners, PA St. Mary Church

Central City, PA Saints Peter and Paul Church

Latrobe, PA St. Stephen Church

Clymer, PA St. Michael Church

Wilpen, PA St. John the Baptist Church

Hawk Run, PA St. John the Baptist Church

Windber, PA Saints Peter and Paul Church

Homer City, PA Saints Peter and Paul Church

Wood, PA St. Michael Church

Deanery of St. Nectarios (Youngstown Deanery) Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky, Dean 2053 North Rd. NE, Warren, OH 44483 Phone: (330) 372-6240 Rectory Phone: (330) 372-9778 Fax: (330) 372-5987 Email: otecken@yahoo.com Warren, OH St. Nicholas Church

North Royalton, OH Christ the Saviour Church

Akron, OH Dormition of the Virgin Mary Chapel

Hermitage, PA St. John the Baptist Church

Erie, PA St. Nicholas Church

Youngstown, OH St. Michael Church

Mercer, PA (Camp Nazareth) Saints Cyril and Methodios Church New Castle, PA St. Nicholas Church

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Deanery of St. Andrew the Apostle (New Jersey Deanery) Very Rev. Andrew Fetchina, Dean 211 West Grand Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 Phone: (732) 382-8844 Email: Frandrew@comcast.net Perth Amboy, NJ St. John the Baptist Church

Manville, NJ Holy Ghost Church

Bayonne, NJ St. Mary Church

Rahway, NJ St. John the Baptist Church

Elizabeth, NJ St. Nicholas Church

Rockaway, NJ Saints Peter and Paul Church

Freehold, NJ St. Paul the Apostle Church

South River, NJ St. Euphrosynia Church

Deanery of St. Mary Magdalene and the Myrrh-Bearers (New York Deanery) Very Rev. Andrew Fetchina, Dean Contact Information Above.

New York City, NY (Tenth Street) St. Nicholas Church

Seaford, NY St. Gregory of Nyssa Church

New York City, NY (Seventh Street) St. Mary Church

Yonkers, NY St. Mary Church

Richmond Hill, NY St. Cyril of Turov Belarusian Church Deanery of St. Mary of Egypt (Florida Deanery) Very Rev. Michael J. Miklos, Dean 18433 Reynolds Parkway, Orlando, FL 32833 Phone: (321) 413-2107 Hollywood, FL Presentation of our Lord Church

Spring Hill, FL Holy Trinity Church

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Deanery of St. Justinian the Great (Washington, DC Deanery) Very Rev. Peter Zarynow, Dean 10201 Democracy Boulevard, Potomac, MD 20854 Phone: (301) 299-5120 Email: frzarynow@gmail.com Potomac, MD Holy Resurrection Church

Waldorf, MD St. Thomas the Apostle Church

Asheville, NC Saints Joseph and Andrew Church

Woodstock, GA St. Elizabeth Mission

Manassas, VA Nativity of our Lord Mission

Murphy, NC St. Nicholas Mission

Deanery of St. Nicholas (Pittsburgh Deanery) Very Rev. Robert Prepelka, Dean 125 Magnolia Avenue, Whitaker, PA 15120 Phone: (412) 462-4955 Email: otecbob@comcast.net Ambridge, PA St. John the Baptist Church

Pittsburgh, PA St. John the Baptist Church

East Pittsburgh, PA St. John the Baptist Church

Rankin, PA St. Michael Church

Homestead, PA St. Nicholas Church Deanery of St. Peter the Apostle (Mid-Atlantic Deanery) Very Rev. Protopresbyter Robert Rebeck, Dean 1231 North 14th Street, Whitehall, PA 18052 Phone/Fax: (610) 432-0272 Allentown, PA Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Levittown, PA Saints Peter and Paul Church

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Deanery of St. Romanos the Melodist (Pocono Deanery) Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure, Dean 745 South Keyser Avenue, Taylor, PA 18517 Phone: (570) 562-1170 Fax: (570) 562-3224 Email: fr.mal@comcast.net Taylor, PA St. George Church

Lansford, PA St. Nicholas Church

Dickson City, PA St. Mary Church

Nesquehoning, PA St. John the Baptist Church

Freeland, PA St. Michael Church

Scranton, PA St. Nicholas Church

Deanery of St. Catherine of Sinai (Southern Tier Deanery) Very Rev. Protopresbyter James S. Dutko, Dean 280 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 Phone: (607) 797-4471 Fax: (607) 797-1090 Email: frjimd@styny.rr.com Binghamton, NY St. Michael Church

Corning, NY St. Mary Church

Cheektowaga, NY St. Mary Church

Endicott, NY St. Mary Church

Deanery of St. Elizabeth, the Mother of St. John the Baptist (Canada Deanery) Very Rev. Protopresbyter Maxym Lysack, Dean 26 Bowmoor Avenue, Nepean, Ontario K2E-6M4 Canada Phone: (613) 723-7790 Fax: (613) 723-7611 Email: frmaxym@sympatico.ca Ottawa, Ontario Christ the Saviour Church Toronto, Ontario St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Church

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Deanery of St. Anna (Tri-State Deanery) Very Rev. Michael Kabel, Dean 70600 Barton Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 Phone: (740) 695-9533 Email: mckabel@gmail.com Barton, OH St. Nicholas Church

McKeesport, PA St. Michael Church

Bluefield, WV Dormition of the Mother of God Church

Monongahela, PA St. Nicholas Church

Jacobs Creek, PA St. Nicholas Church

Morgantown, WV Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church

Deanery of St. John the Baptist (New England Deanery) Very Rev. Protopresbyter Luke Mihaly, Dean 74 Joes Hill Road, Danbury, CT 06811 Phone: (203) 748-0671 Email: padreluke@aol.com Danbury, CT Holy Trinity Church

Stratford, CT (Broadbridge Avenue) St. John the Baptist Church

Bridgeport, CT St. John the Baptist Church

Stratford, CT (Silver Lane) St. John the Baptist Church

Deanery of the Archangel Michael (Chicago Deanery) Very Rev. Protopresbyter Samuel Sherry 7313 Waukegan Road, Niles, IL 60714 Phone/Fax: (847) 647-8398 Email: frsam@juno.com

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Battleground, IN St. Alexis (Toth) Church

Crawfordsville, IN Holy Transfiguration Mission

Rockford, IL Christ the Saviour Church

Chicago, IL St. George Belarusian Church

Schererville, IN Descent of the Holy Spirit Church

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The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America (formerly known as the episcopal Assembly of North and Central America) is one of twelve Bishops’ Assemblies which have been established in different geographical regions throughout the world. It is made up of all the active, canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, of every jurisdiction.

The Assembly has been established in accordance with the Decision of the 4th Pre-Conciliar Pan-Orthodox Conference, convoked in Chambésy, Switzerland, June 6-12, 2009, at which met representatives from all the universallyrecognized autocephalous Orthodox churches. These representatives recognized substantial canonical ‘anomalies’ in the organization and life of the Church in these regions, and realized that, though these anomalies had arisen 2019

from specific historical circumstances and pastoral needs, they nonetheless present a number of serious problems for the faithful; moreover, they give an appearance of disunity in the one Holy Church. As such, these representatives unanimously agreed to the formation of the Assemblies of Bishops to heal, as quickly as possible, these anomalies.

The purpose of the Assembly of Bishops is to preserve and contribute to the unity of the Orthodox Church by helping to further her spiritual, theological, ecclesiological, canonical, educational, missionary and philanthropic aims. To accomplish this, the Assembly has as its goals: i) the promotion and accomplishment of Church unity in America; ii) the strengthening of the common pastoral ministry to all the Orthodox faithful of this region; and iii) a common witness by the Church to all those outside her.

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press goal iv) the organization of the Church in the United States of America in accordance with the ecclesiological and the canonical tradition of the Orthodox Church.

Unlike SCOBA however, the Assembly is a transitional body. If it achieves its goal, it will make itself obsolete by developing a proposal for the canonical organization of the Church in America.

The Assembly, which meets annually, Ultimately to be succeeded by a governfunctions by a consensus of all its mem- ing synod of a united Church in Ameribers. It has established a number of ca. committees to help further its work.

These committees are charged by the Assembly with specific tasks; they are made up of member Bishops, and are assisted by lay and clergy advisors. The Assembly understands itself to be the successor of SCOBA, and as such, it has assumed all of its agencies, dialogues, and other ministries.

His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa receives the Holy Eucharist together with his brother Hierarchs during the opening Divine Liturgy during their Ninth Annual Meeting of the Assembly of Bishops held in October 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Diocesan Church Directory (By State) Saint Michael Church, Freeland, Pennsylvania

Churches follow the Old (Julian Calendar) except for those designated on the preceding pages as following the New (Revised Julian Calendar)

Connecticut Bridgeport – St. John the Baptist Church Very Rev. Protopresbyter David Cochran Very Rev. Protopresbyter John Duranko, Pastor Emeritus 384 Mill Hill Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610 Phone/Fax: (203) 335-6170 Danbury – Holy Trinity Church (New Calendar) Very Rev. Protopresbyter Luke Mihaly Protodeacon Anthony Kruge 74 Joe’s Hill Road, Danbury, CT 06811 Phone: (203) 748-0671 Fax: (203) 794-1490 Stratford – St. John the Baptist Church (New Calendar) Very Rev. Edward Macura 600 Silver Lane, Stratford, CT 06614 Phone: (203) 386-8888 Stratford – St. John the Baptist Church (Administered by the New England Deanery) 1240 Broadbridge Avenue, Stratford, CT 06615 Phone: (203) 375-2564 2019

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Florida Hollywood – Presentation of Our Lord Church Rev. Demetrious Glimidakis 5801 Grant Street, Hollywood, FL 33021 Phone: (970) 620-3899 Lakeland – St. Nectarios Mission (New Calendar) Rev. Demetrious Glimidakis 405 Marcum Road, Lakeland, FL 33809 Phone: (863) 815-1576 Spring Hill – Holy Trinity Church (New Calendar) Rev. Michael Shuster 11200 Elgin Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34608 Phone: (352) 686-6050

Georgia Woodstock (Atlanta) – St. Elizabeth Mission (New Calendar) Rev. Matthew Dutko Deacon Stephen Hanes 2263 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock, GA 30188 Phone: (404) 268-6359

Illinois Chicago – St. George Belarusian Church Rev. Michael Pasieka 1500 North Maplewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 Phone: (312) 751-9168

Niles – St. Michael Church (New Calendar) Very Rev. Protopresbyter Samuel Sherry Deacon Peter Sodini 7313 Waukegan Road, Niles, IL 60714 Phone/Fax: (847) 647-8398 Rockford – Christ the Saviour Church (New Calendar) Rev. Jonathan Bannon Deacon Janke Valukeviec 1802 Pershing Avenue, Rockford, IL 61109 Phone: (815) 398-2134

Indiana Battleground – St. Alexis Church (New Calendar) Rev. Gregory Allard 2115 State Route 225 E, Battleground, IN 47920 Phone: (765) 320-0069

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Indiana (continued) Crawfordsville – Holy Transfiguration Mission (New Calendar) Rev. Alexis Miller 4636 West Fall Creek Road, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 Phone: (765) 307-0515 Schererville – Descent of the Holy Spirit Church Rev. Lev Holowaty 545 East 77th Avenue, Schererville, IN 46375 Phone/Fax: (219) 864-1529

Maryland Potomac – Holy Resurrection Church Very Rev. Peter Zarynow 10201 Democracy Boulevard, Potomac, MD 20854 Phone: (301) 299-5120 Fax: (301) 983-0847 Waldorf – St. Thomas the Apostle Church (New Calendar) Rev. Joseph Edgington 4419 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD 20602 Phone: (301) 638-5035

New Jersey Bayonne – St. Mary Church (New Calendar) Very Rev. John P. Fencik 90 West 30th Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002 Phone: (201) 436-5549 Fax: (201) 858-0955 Elizabeth – St. Nicholas Church Very Rev. John R. Pribish 668 S. Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 Phone: (908) 354-1384 Freehold – St. Paul the Apostle Church (New Calendar) Very Rev. Robert E. Lucas 24 Burke Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: (732) 780-3158 Manville – Holy Ghost Church Rev. Kenneth Ellis 249 South 7th Avenue, Manville, NJ 08835 Phone: (908) 725-3385

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New Jersey (continued) Perth Amboy – St. John the Baptist Church Very Rev. Michael Chendorain Protodeacon Gregory Benc 145 Broad Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Phone: (732) 826-4442 Fax: (732) 826-5383 Rahway – St. John the Baptist Church Very Rev. Andrew Fetchina 211 West Grand Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 Phone: (732) 382-8844 Rockaway – Saints Peter and Paul Church Rev. Matthew G. Stagon 66 Beach Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Phone: (973) 627-1462 South River – St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Church Rev. Konstantin Gavrilkin 284 Whitehead Avenue, South River, NJ 08882 Phone: (732) 257-5007

New York Binghamton – St. Michael Church Very Rev. Protopresbyter James S. Dutko Deacon Charles Ellis 280 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 Phone: (607) 797-4471 Fax: (607) 797-1090

Cheektowaga – St. Mary Church (New Calendar) Very Rev. Thomas Kadlec Deacon Donald Koch 940 Losson Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Phone: (716) 662-6915 Painted Post (Corning) – St. Mary Church Rev. Daniel Mahler 61 Canada Road, Painted Post, NY 14870 Phone: (607) 962-5285 Endicott – St. Mary Church Rev. Nathaniel Choma 1907 Jenkins Street, Endicott, NY 13760 Phone: (607) 754-8952

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New York (continued) New York City – St. Mary Church Rev. David J. Kossey 121 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10009 Phone: (212) 674-1066 New York City – St. Nicholas Church Rev. William Bennett 288 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10009 Phone: (212) 254-6685 Richmond Hill – St. Cyril of Turov Belarusian Church Very Rev. Vasily Andrejuk 104-29 Atlantic Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11419 Phone: (718) 847-4123 Seaford – St. Gregory of Nyssa Church (New Calendar) Rev. Andrew Gromm 1100 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 Phone: (516) 541-3628 Yonkers – St. Mary Church Very Rev. Alexandre Ioukliaevskikh 485 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701 Phone: (914) 963-5549

North Carolina Candler – Saints Joseph and Andrew Mission (New Calendar) Rev. Photios Parks Rev. John Zboyovski, Pastor Emeritus 818 Monte Vista Road, Candler, NC 28715 Phone: (828) 667-4748 Murphy – St. Nicholas Mission (New Calendar) Rev. James Blomely 23 Hickory Street, Murphy, NC 28906 Phone: (828) 361-1464

Ohio Akron – Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel Very Rev. Protopresbyter Myron G. Zuder, Ph.D. 91 South Arlington Avenue, Akron, OH 44306 Phone: (330) 835-4840

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Ohio (continued) Barton – St. Nicholas Church Very Rev. Michael Kabel 70600 Barton Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 Phone: (740) 695-9533 Columbus – Holy Cross Mission (New Calendar) Rev. Mark Lowery Rev. Kevin Greenwood Deacon Edward Brisbine 330 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH 43085 Phone (614) 784-1419 North Royalton – Christ the Saviour Church (New Calendar) 10000 State Road, North Royalton, OH 44133 Phone: (440) 237-1781 Warren – St. Nicholas Church (New Calendar) Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth M. Bachofsky 2053 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483 Phone: (330) 372-6240 Rectory Phone: (330) 372-9778 Fax: (330) 372-5987 Youngstown – St. Michael Church (New Calendar) (Administered by the Youngstown Deanery) Very Rev. Protopresbyter George Hutnyan, Pastor Emeritus 125 Steel Street, Youngstown, OH 44509 Phone: (330) 799-8133

Pennsylvania Allentown – Protection of Blessed Virgin Mary Church Very Rev. Protopresbyter Robert J. Rebeck Corner of 6th St. and Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18103 Phone/Fax: (610) 432-0272 Ambridge – St. John the Baptist Church (Administered by the Pittsburgh Deanery) Very Rev. Protopresbyter John P. Gido, Pastor Emeritus 450 Glenwood Drive, Ambridge, PA 15003 Phone: (724) 266-2879 Central City – Saints Peter and Paul Church Protodeacon Oleg Aminov 149 Wheeler Street, Central City, PA 15926 Phone: (814) 536-1136

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Pennsylvania (continued) Clymer – St. Michael Church (Administered by the Johnstown Deanery) 465 Morris Street, Clymer, PA 15728 Phone: (724) 254-1535 Dickson City – St. Mary Church Rev. Alexei Kaluzhnyi 522 Main Street, Dickson City, PA 18519 Phone: (570) 489-7023 East Pittsburgh – St. John the Baptist Church Very Rev. Protopresbyter Joseph Fester 211 Cable Avenue, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112 Phone: (412) 824-0246 Erie – St. Nicholas Church Rev. Nicholas Mihaly 1123 East Avenue, Erie, PA 16503 Phone: (814) 453-4902 Freeland – St. Michael Church Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence R. Barriger Protodeacon Theodore Worobey 451 Fern Street, Freeland, PA 18224 Phone: (570) 636-2085 Hawk Run – St. John the Baptist Church Rev. Peter Benyo Protodeacon Emil Gulick 53 Fulton Street, Hawk Run, PA 16840 Phone: (814) 342-0163 Hermitage – St. John the Baptist Church (New Calendar) Rev. David Mastroberte Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Polanichka, Pastor Emeritus Deacon John Anderson 3180 Morefield Road, Hermitage, PA 16148 Church Phone: (724) 981-0571 Rectory Phone: (724) 346-4457 Homer City – Saints Peter and Paul Church Rev. Matthew Conjelko 427 South Main Street, Homer City, PA 15748 Phone: (724) 479-3656

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Pennsylvania (continued) Homestead – St. Nicholas Church Very Rev. R. Michael Zak Deacon Arthur Stienstra Deacon Marc Wisnosky 903 Ann Street, Homestead, PA 15120 Phone: (412) 461-3264 Fax: (412) 461-9437 Huntingdon – Epiphany of Our Lord Church (New Calendar) Rev. Thomas Klein 105 Penn Street, Blair Park, PA 16652 Phone: (717) 264-7158 Jacobs Creek – St. Nicholas Church (New Calendar) (Administered from St. Nicholas Church, Monongahela, PA) Very Rev. Dr. Edward Pehanich Main Street, Jacobs Creek, PA 15448 Phone: (724) 258-3785

Jenners – St. Mary Church (Administered by the Johnstown Deanery) 5222 Front Street, Jenners, PA 15546 Phone: (814) 539-0116 Johnstown – Christ the Saviour Cathedral His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory Tatsis Very Rev. Protopresbyter Robert Buczak, Dean Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Dean Emeritus Very Rev. John A. Baranik Jr. Very Rev. John S. Brancho 300 Garfield Street, Johnstown, PA 15906 Phone: (814) 539-8086 Johnstown – Christ the Saviour Seminary Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Dean Rev. Michael Rustick, Prefect Mount Christ the Saviour, 225 Chandler Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906 Phone: (814) 539-0116 Lansford – St. Nicholas Church Rev. Robert Teklinski 125 W. Bertsch Street, Lansford, PA 18232 Phone: (570) 645-4311

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Pennsylvania (continued) Latrobe – St. Stephen Church (New Calendar) Very Rev. Tony Joseph 1520 Susan Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650 Phone: (724) 539-1109 Levittown – Saints Peter and Paul Church (New Calendar) Very Rev. Theodore Z. Mozes 1314 Randall Avenue, Levittown, PA 19057 Phone/Fax: (215) 943-8222 McKeesport – St. Michael Church (Administered by the Pittsburgh Deanery) 424 Ninth Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132 Phone: (412) 414-4704 Mercer – Saints Cyril and Methodios Church (New Calendar) Very Rev. Stephen Loposky 339 Pew Road, Mercer, PA 16137 Phone: (724) 662-4840 Fax: (724) 662-3723 Monongahela – St. Nicholas Church Very Rev. Dr. Edward Pehanich 314 Sixth Street, Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone: (724) 258-5072 Nesquehoning – St. John the Baptist Church Rev. Robert Teklinski 9 West Railroad Street, Nesquehoning, PA 18240 Phone: (570) 669-6623 New Castle – St. Nicholas Church (New Calendar) Very Rev. Protopresbyter Richard G. Salley 205 East Reynolds Street, New Castle, PA 16101 Phone: (724) 652-7602 Phoenixville – Holy Ghost Church Very Rev. Protopresbyter Peter Paproski 55 Starr Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 Phone/Fax: (610) 933-3336 Pittsburgh – St. John the Baptist Church Rev. David Urban 2688 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Phone: (412) 748-0148

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Pennsylvania (continued) Rankin – St. Michael Church Very Rev. Nicholas Ferencz 146 Third Avenue, Rankin, PA 15104 Phone: (412) 271-2725 Scranton – St. Nicholas Church Rev. Daniel Vaskalis 505 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510 Phone: (570) 344-5917 St. Clair – St. Michael Church Rev. Jeff Zias North Nicholas Street, St. Clair, PA 17970 Phone: (570) 429-0670 Taylor – St. George Church Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure Deacon Michael Azar 743 South Keyser Avenue, Taylor, PA 18517 Phone: (570) 562-2090 Fax: (570) 562-3224 Wilpen (Ligonier) – St. John the Baptist Church (New Calendar) Very Rev. Tony Joseph 315 Wilpen Road, Ligonier, PA 15658 Phone: (724) 238-9783 Windber – Saints Peter and Paul Church Very Rev. Miles P. Zdinak Deacon Robert Conjelko 141 Hoffman Farm Road, Windber, PA 15963 Phone: (814) 467-5194 Wood – St. Michael Church (New Calendar) Rev. Thomas Klein Box 47, Wood, PA 16694 Phone: (814) 635-3752

Virginia Manassas – Nativity of Our Lord Church (New Calendar) (Administered by the Washington, DC Deanery) 8911 Weems Road, Manassas, VA 20010 Phone: (703) 629-0414

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West Virginia Bluefield – Dormition of the Mother of God Church (New Calendar) Rev. Vincent Dranginis 187 Justin Lane, Bluefield, WV 24701 Phone: (304) 323-2648 Morgantown – Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Church (New Calendar) Rev. George Ellis 3 West Park Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26501 Phone: (304) 296-4319

Ontario, Canada Ottawa, Ontario – Christ the Saviour/Holy Trinity Church Very Rev. Protopresbyter Maxym Lysack 721 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K1R-6P7 CANADA Phone: (613) 723-7790

Toronto, Ontario – St. Silouan the Athonite Mission (New Calendar) Rev. Nicolae Atitienei Deacon Pawel Mucha Deacon Paul Tadros 155 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4M-2E9 CANADA Phone: (416) 466-1357 Fax: (416) 466-3517 Toronto, Ontario – St. John the Compassionate Mission (New Calendar) Rev. Nicolae Atitienei Deacon Pawel Mucha 153 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4M-2E9 CANADA Phone: (416) 466-5877 Fax: (416) 466-3517 Toronto, Ontario - St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Church Very Rev. Vasyl Ostafiychuk 1008 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H-2X8 CANADA Phone: (419) 536-4449 Toronto, Ontario - St. Zoticos Mission (New Calendar) Rev. Nicolae Atitienei 193 Markham Road, M1J 3C3 CANADA Phone: (647) 358-4105

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Central Events of the Diocese

Metropolitan Gregory greets each of the faithful with a joyous “Christ is Born!� and the blessed bread as the Nativity of our Lord is celebrated at Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Fr. Stephen Loposky offers words of welcome together with Natalie KapelukNixon at the start of the Youth and Camp Workers Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Fr. Miles Zdinak and Rachel Pribish representing the National A.C.R.Y. and Pani Eleni Stagon representing the Young Women’s Encounter were just three of our Diocesan Participants at the Orthodox Youth and Camp Workers Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. They are pictured together with other Youth Workers from across the United States which was co-sponsored by our Diocese together with the Ukrainian Orthodox Diocese.

(To the left) Metropolitan Gregory shares a tender moment with a youngster from Saint Elizabeth Mission in Woodstock, Georgia while (To the right) he spends time with the young adults of Saint Alexis Church in Battleground, Indiana during his Pastoral Visits to these communities.

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Metropolitan Gregory is shown with clergy during a retreat of the Central Indiana Council of Orthodox Churches in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Metropolitan Gregory together with many of the young people of Holy Transfiguration Mission in Crawfordsville, Indiana during his Pastoral Visit to the community.

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Gilbert Hritz is tonsured to the Order of Reader during the Pastoral Visit of Bishop Gregory to St. Stephen Church in Latrobe, Pennsylvania in February.

During a Pastoral Visit to the Presentation of Christ Church in Hollywood, Florida, Metropolitan Gregory blessed a new icon of the Parish Feast Day. Metropolitan Gregory delivered a lecture on Religious Freedom, sponsored by the Christian Rights and Freedom Institute, at Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Naples, Florida.

Prior to the lecture, His Eminence enjoyed the hospitality of one his seminary classmates and the host pastor, Father Philemon Patitsas.

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The participants in the Central Region A.C.R.Y. Lenten Retreat.

The participants in the Western Region A.C.R.Y. Lenten Retreat.

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Many of the participants in the Eastern Region A.C.R.Y. Lenten Retreat.

The newly-ordained Fr. Photios Parks is shown together with Metropolitan Gregory following his ordination to the Holy Priesthood at Saints Joseph and Andrew Mission in Candler, North Carolina.

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(Above) Andrew Mowery was tonsured a Reader and (below) Reader Mark Gibbs was ordained a Sub-Deacon during the Pastoral Visit of Metropolitan Gregory on Palm Sunday to Saints Joseph and Andrew Mission in Candler, North Carolina.

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Diocesan Priests Fr. William Bennett and Fr. William George engaged the youth of our Diocese during their presentation at the Eastern Region A.C.R.Y. Retreat.

Metropolitan Gregory bows before venerating the Plaschanitsa on Holy Friday at Christ the Saviour Cathedral.

Diocesan Clergy begin their Annual Retreat with Ice Breakers at Camp Nazareth.

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Fr. Ken Bachofsky offers an inspiring Scripture lesson on Day 1 of the Diocesan Clergy Retreat at Camp Nazareth.

Metropolitan Gregory (left) offered much to the clergy to consider about their ministries and themselves over the course of the event. The worship services were uplifting with the powerful singing of our Plain Chant (right) in the Saints Cyril and Methodios Church. The clergy enjoyed fellowship (below) together and the delicious foods prepared by the Camp Nazareth Staff.

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Metropolitan Gregory enjoyed time together with many of his beloved priest wives from across the Diocese at Camp Nazareth. This Annual Retreat has become an important fixture on the spring schedule. The women enjoyed prayer, food, and fellowship with one another.

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These ladies (above and below) were some of the participants in the first-ever Seniors Retreat at Camp Nazareth.

The Faithful of St. John the Baptist Church in Perth Amboy, New Jersey celebrated their 120th Anniversary of Parish Ministry together with Bishop Gregory in September. His Grace is shown spending time with one of the youngest members of his flock and blessed the newly installed icons in the rear of the Church.

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Fr. Tom Klein and the Faithful of St. Michael Church in Wood, Pennsylvania celebrated their 100th Anniversary of Parish Ministry together with Bishop Gregory in September.

Deacons, Sub-Deacons, and Readers from across the Diocese gathered at Camp Nazareth for their Biennial Retreat together with Metropolitan Gregory.

The luncheon following the Family Day Divine Liturgy at Camp Nazareth was delicious and a great opportunity for members of our Diocesan family to gather together again from near and far.

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Paul Tadros is shown following his ordination to the Sub-Diaconate with Bishop Gregory and his family at Saints Cyril and Methodios Church at Camp Nazareth.

(Above) Sub-Deacon Nathaniel Choma was ordained to the Holy Diaconate and (below) the Reader Vincent Dranginis was ordained a Sub-Deacon at Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in May. They both were conferred their Seminary Degrees at the conclusion of this same Divine Liturgy.

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Central Events of the Diocese Fr. Nicolaie Atitnei of St. Silouan the Athonite Mission in Toronto, Ontario was elevated to the rank of Stavrophor with the honor of wearing the Pectoral Cross during the visit of Metropolitan Gregory to Canada in May. He is shown together with His Eminence and his family.

Fr. Michael Chendorain was elevated to the rank of Very Reverend with the honor of wearing the Gold Pectoral Cross at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy at the A.C.R.Y. Bowling Tournament at St. John the Baptist Church in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

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During the Pastoral Visit of Metropolitan Gregory to Christ the Saviour Church in Ottowa, Canada, Nicolas Laliberte (left) was tonsured to the Order of Reader, while, Andreas Kotantoulas (center) and Victor Chiassion (right) were ordained to the Sub-Diaconate.

(To the left) Metropolitan Gregory is shown blessing the new St. Zoticos Mission in Toronto, Ontario, and (to the right) he is shown sharing fellowship with many from the St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Bishop Gregory is shown together with the clergy and staff of the Good Neighbors House of Hospitality after the blessing of the newly formed Diocesan Mission dedicated to St. Zoticos in the Scarsborough neighborhood of Toronto, Ontario.

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Saints Peter and Paul Church in Rockaway, New Jersey celebrated their 90th Anniversary of ministry together with Metropolitan Gregory (pictured above) together with former pastors of their community. His Eminence is shown (below) blessing new icons of Christ, His Holy Mother, and 24 saints during the celebration.

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Diocesan Young Women enjoyed their annual retreat in June at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Windber, Pennsylvania under the direction of Pani Eleni Stagon and Pani Amy George. In their days together the Young Women were engaged in discussions, travelled to Johnstown in order to spend one afternoon together with Metropolitan Gregory at Christ the Saviour Cathedral, and another evening at Lincoln Caverns where they were able to pray and explore in the caves.

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Diocesan Altar Servers enjoyed their annual three-day retreat in July at Christ the Saviour Seminary in Johnstown, Pennsylvania under the direction of Fr. David Cochran. The young men spent Monday enjoying fun and fellowship together at Teen Quest in Somerset, Pennsylvania. The Divine Liturgy was beautifully celebrated on Tuesday morning with the rest of the day being spent enjoying the sun and fun at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Windber, Pennsylvania. Throughout the course of the event the Clergy offered reflections to the young men on the question of “Who Am I?�

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More action, fellowship, and worship from the Altar Boy Retreat.

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For a week in July, Diocesan Youth from the New England and the New YorkNew Jersey Deaneries participated in the Appalachian Service Project in Trade, Tennessee. For the first time, OYMT had its own pan Orthodox center in Appalachia. 59 youth and adult leaders in all came together to serve our Lord by working with families in Appalachia to help make their “homes warmer, safer and drier.� OYMT is led by Fr. Luke Mihaly from Holy Trinity Church in Danbury, Connecticut. He was assisted by Fr. Andrew Fetchina from St. John The Baptist Church in Rahway, New Jersey. Photos show the team (above) at worship in Roanoke, Virginia and below they are shown at work in Tennessee.

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Nicholas Loposky was tonsured to the Order of Reader during the Friday morning Divine Liturgy at Camp Nazareth. The new Reader is shown together with his family and Metropolitan Gregory.

Fr. William Bennett was honored with the privilege of wearing the Priestly Cross during the Pastoral Visit of Metropolitan Gregory to St. Nicholas Church in New York (Tenth Street), New York.

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Sub-deacon Vincent Dranginis was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by Metropolitan Gregory during his Pastoral Visit to St. Nicholas Church in New York (Tenth Street), New York.

Metropolitan Gregory visited the faithful of St. John the Baptist Church in Stratford (Broadbridge Avenue), Connecticut on the occasion of Fr. Peter Paproski’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood in September.

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Alex Zarynow was tonsured a Reader by Metropolitan Gregory during his Pastoral Visit to St. Nicholas Church in New York (Tenth Street), New York. He is shown together with his parents, Fr. Peter and Pani Bernadette Zarynow.

Deacon Nathaniel Choma was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by Metropolitan Gregory at St. Nicholas Church in Warren, Ohio.

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Metropolitan Gregory, the Secretary of the Assembly of Bishops is shown together with the Chairman, Archbishop Demetrios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese at the Assembly of Bishops Ninth Annual Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio.

These young ladies offer roses to Metropolitan Gregory upon his visit to St. Michael Church in Rankin, PA on the occasion of the community’s 110th Anniversary of its founding.

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Metropolitan Gregory paused for a photo during the 110th Anniversary Luncheon of St. Michael Church in Rankin, PA with Valerie Gaydos, who had just been elected to the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives.

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Members of the Junior A.C.R.Y. from many Diocesan communities gather together with Metropolitan Gregory at Saints Cyril and Methodios Church at Camp Nazareth at the conclusion of the Annual Fall Retreat.

Many Diocesan College Students closed out the year 2018 in a Christ-centered manner at the Orthodox Christian Fellowship College Conference East together with Metropolitan Gregory at the Antiochian Village in Bolivar, Pennsylvania.

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Diocesan Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate are laymen who have been honored for their outstanding service to the Church by having a Patriarchal title bestowed upon by His All-Holiness, the Ecumenical Patriarch. Those given this great distinction are referred to as “Archons of the Great Church of Christ.� The following is a listing of those men of our Diocese who have received this prestigious honor: John J. Bilanin + William Boykas + Alex R. Breno Daniel Breno Emil Bzdil Dal Cosgrove + Louis Dolhy + + Representative Eustace Fredrick + David Gdovin John Gidicsin Gary Grysiak John Halecky, Jr. John Halecky III Stephen Hall John C. Hrapchak William M. Korchak John Kost Michael Kundrat Attorney Stephen Laduzinsky

Stephen Lukac Louis Mihalko III Atty. Orestes Mihaly Daniel Mucisko + William J. Oldham + + Joseph Parimucha + Attorney Michael Ristvey + Michael Serko + Robert Serko + George Smisko + Michael Smisko Ray Speicher Wesley Stinich William George Sutzko Ernest Tidick George Tita Michael J. Wesko Nicholas Yakubik

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Are You Still Lit? Rev. Fr. Matthew G. Stagon

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verything I know about fire I Ultimately, service to Almighty God is learned from being an Altar Serv- very serious, and the alternative will er. Fire is hot, it can burn you, and burn you. boy it can be a lot of fun!

The job which every Altar Server asI am confident I can talk to any man pires to is the maintenance of the who has served in the Altar and their charcoal in the censer. most memorable story will more than The censer has a top and a bottom. likely involve flames. Garbage cans The bottom represents the earth, the tend to take the brunt of the flames, top with the cross that looks like a though, singed hairs, and holes burnt Church reaching into the sky reprein sticharions, Altar Cloths, and the sents the heavens. floor are also fairly common findings.

The in-between space is where you I am not sharing this information only and I reside, between heaven and to frighten the mother of the newest earth, within I pray, the saving strucAltar Server in our Church, although, ture of the Holy Church. that may happen.

This means you and me are the charI am sharing it because service to Alcoal. First things first, we need to be mighty God at His Holy Table is like lit, an unlit charcoal is good for nothfire, very serious work. ing. It must first be lit by an outside 134

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The outside source that lights you and me is the Holy Spirit, Who gives life, blesses, illumines, and inspires us to perform all the good we may do by His Grace.

If the charcoal is going to survive the Divine Liturgy, or in our case into eternal life; we have to give everything we are, and all that has been shared with us in service and devotion to Almighty God. This is where the incense comes in for the incense represents our offering, our sacrifice to Almighty God, and our fellow man through both prayer and material offerings.

There are really just three types of charcoal, or three types of Orthodox Christians: 1. There is the charcoal that gets lit and stays hot for a little while but then gets choked out by a lack of use.

This is the person who was once on fire for the faith, who lived an active, and serious Christian life, except now for one reason or another find themselves cold.

They are probably still showing up to Church, and from the outside might even look like a good Christian, but, they are really just going through the motions.

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that was lit, and then by a lack of attention or a careless priest goes flying out of the censer burning the carpet, and anything else it may touch.

This may be the person who uses their God-given life to fulfill their sinful and pleasure-filled passions. Or it might also be the person who gets caught up in their career, their children’s sports activities, or other pursuits, and simply allows their relationship with God to slowly, or more quickly fall apart.

3. Finally there is the third type of charcoal. This is the charcoal every Altar Server desires. It is carefully maintained, the proper amount of incense is regularly offered, and it stays in the censer until it nothing but dust and ashes.

This is the person who has offered their whole life to Almighty God, and who has allowed the Holy Spirit to impact all of their decisions.

They are overwhelmed by love for God, and neighbor and lead their life in service to Him all their days. At the end, nothing is left, and like the charcoal they return to the dust from whence they came.

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Are You Still Lit? I do not believe I need to go into detail about which charcoal you ought to aspire to be. But, know that even if you have already gone a different direction there is time yet to be re-lit.

tyr of our faith cried out when given the option to escape their tortures and impending death before adding, “and I want to die a Christian.”

You and I who have been supplied “Once an altar boy,” Father Stephen with the same spark of Christian inspiDutko used to say, “always an altar ration by the Holy Spirit Who enlivens and enriches our lives ought to be boy.” inspired all the same to burn in faith It is the same with the Christian life, till the bitter end. once a Christian, always a Christian. “I was born a Christian,” one holy mar- Stay lit my friends.

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This beautiful rainbow marked the official start of a great summer at Camp!

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Fr. Stephen Loposky, Director of Camp Nazareth welcomes Danielle and Kataryna Bartko back to Camp Nazareth for Family Camp at the start of June.

Joe and Joey Lavra (left) and Diakonissa Nicole Choma and Isabel Wyborski (right) enjoy some great family fun at the ropes course during Family Camp.

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Members of our Diocesan family gathered together at Camp Nazareth in early June for Family Camp, Fr. Stephen Loposky offered helpful guidance to the adults in attendance while Fr. Deacon Nathaniel and Diaconissa Nicole Choma offered an engaging discussion to the youth participants.

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Youth from across the Diocese and beyond (both above and below) were excited to get the 2nd Annual Science and Nature Camp under way at Camp Nazareth.

This camper found something exciting at the falls.

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The fantastic activities provided by many great presenters kept every participant extremely engaged over the course of the Science and Nature Camp.

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O

ne of the accusations that certain non-Orthodox Christians level against the Orthodox is that we worship idols. They say that when we bow before an icon or kiss it or cense it or light candles before it, we are worshiping that icon and giving to it what is due to God alone.

Idolatry is one of the most ancient of sins, giving worship to the creation rather than to the Creator. It is condemned in the Holy Scriptures many times, being the most visceral kind of apostasy, a betrayal and abandonment of the one, true God, giving devotion instead to something else. If it is true that the Orthodox are idolaters, then that means that we are not even Christians. You cannot worship both God and something else. You have to choose.

ter, we make commemoration of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, which met in the year 787 in the city of Nicea to answer exactly this accusation of idolatry. I won’t give you the full details of the arguments made, but I will summarize: The accusers, who were called iconoclasts (a word that means “iconsmashers”), made the argument that, because God is invisible, you cannot depict Him except symbolically. So to point to an icon and say, “This is a picture of God,” and especially then to venerate it, is idolatry.

The Fathers of the Council, that is, the Orthodox, instead declared that, because God had become incarnate, that is, because the Son of God became man, He is now visible in Jesus Christ. And because He is visible, then that means that we not only may On the Sunday of October that falls depict Him, but we must depict Him. either on the 11th or immediately af- Not to depict Him is to deny the In160

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What We Own is Sacred carnation. Not to depict His saints to it. But this truth about God’s is to deny that Christ is in them, as presence in materiality is not only well. about icons.

And thus, all veneration given to an icon of Christ or to the saints is actually given to the one depicted and not to the material object itself.

When you kiss the hand on an icon of Christ, you are kissing Christ.

We can also see how He is present in the holy mysteries, especially the Eucharist, which is His body and blood. But this truth about God’s presence in materiality is not only about what we call the sacraments.

The Incarnation is a central doctrine for Christians. We must believe in it if we are Christians. We cannot deny that God became man and be Christians.

One of our problems as Christians living in the twenty-first century is that we have tried to push God into one place or another and leave Him there. We can visit Him, but that is where He remains. For those who do not make and venerate icons, their God basically has no presence in the material world. He may be “felt” or perceived in some sense, but He is not here or there in particular. He may be “everywhere,” but He is not present in this icon or in this saint.

And we cannot deny the place that material, physical reality has for us and be Christians. What we do with our bodies and with the material world is directly dependent on what we believe about Who Jesus Christ is.

Because the one, true God took on matter for Himself by giving Himself a human body, then that means that all creation becomes the vehicle for the divine presence. And it means that especially where we see that divinity manifest, we give honor. We worship God alone, but we honor and venerate those people and things in which He has shown His presence.

So this has many practical applications for us. We spoke already about icons. Iconography is central to who we are as Orthodox Christians, because it witnesses to the Incarnation and helps to connect us 2019

But we as Orthodox Christians are guilty of this, too, though not in the same way. We are happy to welcome God into our temples, onto our altars, into our icons, etc., but when it comes to other elements of materiality, we expect Him not to be present. Instead, we exile Him. I could mention a number of ways in which we are exiling God, such as when we do not fast, exiling Him from our bodies, or when we do not make our homes sanctified with prayer, exiling Him from our families. But I will mention now probably the worst problem that we have

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What We Own is Sacred in this regard: When we do not generously return to Him what is already His own, we exile Him from our finances.

Money can be an uncomfortable topic, but that is why we need to discuss it. For many, it is a festering wound that we want to put a band-aid on but not cure. So it’s uncomfortable. But let’s heal it.

Given what we have said about God’s presence in all of material reality, especially in certain people and places, we must also acknowledge that He is present in our possessions, and that includes our most tightly-held possession, our money.

And this presence is especially strong in those things that belong to the people of God. Why? It is because our very presence as baptized and anointed members of the royal priesthood brings the blessing and presence of God wherever we are.

Your possessions become holy because you are the one possessing them. Because you belong to God and bring with you the presence of God, then He is more present in the things that you own. The earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof (Psalm 24:1), but He is especially manifest in us, His Church.

our task is to offer up the material world to God to ask for His blessing, then that means that we have to get serious about offering our money.

Let’s be frank: Although it is certainly the case that there are those among us who are indeed serious about offering up their money to God, most of us aren’t. No one will judge you but God, but you can also judge yourself: Are you actually serious about offering to God what is His? Is what you’re giving a true sacrifice?

Or are you giving merely a “donation”? Are you paying “dues”?

Do you think of what you give to God as somehow contributing toward being eligible for a “membership”?

Consider your income. Consider what you offer back to God. You yourself know whether what you are sacrificing is appropriate to being a member of the royal priesthood.

So it is clear that God is present in our God is present in the material world, possessions. God is present in our and He is present in us, the royal money. priesthood. And He is present in what So, knowing that God is present in we touch and what we possess and what we have and knowing also that maintain, because we bring His Pres162

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As Orthodox Christians, we do not believe in a theology in which God is separate from the material world and which therefore suggests that our possessions really are ours to do with what we please.

Apostles set that aside? I would welcome hearing such arguments.

Alas, I suspect that those who deny this do so because they simply do not believe deep within their souls that God is present in this material world.

So that means that the material things they own are really theirs and not What is in your home is sacred. What God’s. I will not say that it is merely you wear on your body is sacred. because they are greedy or envious— What is in your checking account is only God knows that. sacred. It is sacred because we have been declared by Him It is true that the Holy to be sacred, and this Fathers of the Church sacredness is transmitactually did change the ted wherever we go teaching on tithing that because of our comwas received from the Old Covenant. That mon priesthood. should not surprise us, It is for this reason that as there are many things in the Holy Scriptures, which were changed in God called upon His the transition to the chosen people to New Covenant. tithe—to give 10% of their income to Him. Here is what St. IrenaeThis was the calledus says in the second upon sacrifice that was century: “…[the Jews] proper to the royal had indeed the tithes of priesthood of God. their goods consecrated This was the appropriate way for them to Him, but those who have received to show that they understood the sa- liberty [that is, Christians] set aside all cred presence of God in their posses- their possessions for the Lord’s pursions by offering them back to Him poses” (Against Heresies, XVIII, 2). for His blessing.

And here is St. John Chrysostom, I know that some people deny that speaking about someone who comtithing is appropriate for Christians. plained about tithing: “What a load of But we have to ask why. Do they deny disgrace does this expression imply, it because they have a true theological since what was not a matter of wonder argument for it? Do they deny it be- with the Jews has come to be so in the cause they found a place in the New case of the Christians? If there was Testament in which the Lord or the danger then in omitting tithes, think 2019

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What We Own is Sacred how great it must be now” (Homily IV on Ephesians).

And other Fathers essentially say that giving 10% was for the Old Covenant, but because the New Covenant is superior, we give even more.

Let’s be clear: It’s not about a percentage. It’s about a mentality. If your mentality acts as though God’s presence in the material world is either false or doesn’t matter, then your offering will reflect that. But if your mentality is in alignment with Orthodox Christian theology of the Incarnation, then your offerings will reflect that.

It is true that not all of us can afford to offer 10%. Some of us live on the financial edge. I get that. I’ve been there.

But most of us can afford it. And it’s not really about what we can “afford” but rather about what we will offer to God, knowing that He is present within it and within us. 10% is not a law any more, it is true. But that does not mean that we do less. Indeed, as much as we are able, we do more.

So I challenge you. I challenge you to believe in the Incarnation of the Son of God Jesus Christ. I challenge you to believe that His Incarnation affects all the material world. I challenge you to put that belief into practice by keeping and venerating icons. I challenge you to put it into practice by receiving the holy mysteries, especially the Eucharist.

And I challenge you to put it into practice by offering to God what is already His, in which He is already present, in a manner that is truly worthy of us, His creation-blessing royal priesthood. I challenge you to tithe. Will you join me and my family? Let us make this holy offering together.

To our Lord Jesus Christ, Who creates all things and is present in all things, be all glory, honor and worship, with His Father and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Fr. Andrew Damick is an Orthodox Christian Priest of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese. He serves the community of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania and is an active author, blogger, and podcaster for Ancient Faith publications.

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Young ladies from Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Johnstown, Pennsylvania take part in the procession with icons on the Sunday of Orthodoxy.

Clergy from the Johnstown Clergy Brotherhood and seminarians from Christ the Saviour Seminary are shown following the Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers hosted

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Sub-deacon Joel Pleban of St. John the Baptist Church in Stratford (Silver Lane), Connecticut participated in an OCMC Teaching Mission to Nairobi, Kenya.

Metropolitan Gregory is shown with some of the young adults of St. John the Baptist Church in Stratford (Broadbridge Avenue), Connecticut during his Pastoral Visit to the community.

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Metropolitan Gregory anoints with the Holy Chrism the new icon of the Virgin Mary above the Altar during his Pastoral Visit to St. Nicholas Church in New York (Tenth Street), New York.

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Fr. Gregory Allard anoints a young lady with Holy Unction during Holy Week at St. Alexis Mission in Battleground, Indiana.

Youth from Saints Peter and Paul Church in Windber, Pennsylvania are shown with their finished Pascha Breads which they carefully prepared for the shut-ins of their parish ahead of Pascha.

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These young ladies from St. John the Baptist Church in Rahway, New Jersey enjoy food and fellowship together at their Annual Church Picnic.

Clergy and faithful from the Pocono Deanery gather together during Great Lent at St. Mary Church in Dickson City, Pennsylvania.

Distinguished Diocesan Donors from St. John the Baptist Church in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania take a moment to pause together during a dinner in their honor.

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Sunday School Students from St. John the Baptist Church in Hawk Run, Pennsylvania made 121 beeswax candles and enjoyed fellowship together in anticipation of the Feast of the Meeting of the Lord. Parish Priest is Fr. Peter Benyo.

Even the youngest members of our Diocesan family got involved in the Hurricane Relief Effort at St. John the Baptist Church in Hawk Run, Pennsylvania (above) and St. Nicholas Church in New York City, New York (Below).

Fr. Jonathan Bannon was captured on the local news blessing Baskets on Pascha at Christ the Saviour Church in Rockford, Illinois.

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Emil Bzdil, the Parish Sexton of St. MiThis young man at St. John the Baptist chael Church in Freeland, Pennsylvania Church in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania is found carefully arranging the parish Nativity scene ahead of Christmas. is in training for the Parish Council!

Newly blessed palms and willows are distributed at Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on Palm Sunday.

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Youngsters and their parents from Holy Ghost Church in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania enjoy a crisp fall afternoon picking pumpkins and on a hayride together.

The 19th Annual Pierogie Dash 5K hosted by Holy Trinity Church in Danbury, Connecticut raised $1500 and presented a donation in that amount to the Regional Hospice of Connecticut. Parish Priest is Fr. Luke Mihaly.

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The youth of Christ the Saviour Church in Rockford, Illinois gathered together for a movie night and a discussion of hope, love, and prayer. Parish Priest is Fr. Jonathan Bannon.

The Flea Market Committee breaks for a picture at St. John the Baptist Church in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania ahead of their big sale.

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Junior A.C.R.Y. members of St. Nicholas Church in Monongahela, Pennsylvania made blankets together as an offering to a local hospital.

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Sister Vassa Larin, the popular Orthodox Christian nun and speaker, engages with a large group at St. Michael Church in Binghamton, New York.

Faithful from Christ the Saviour Church in Rockford, Illinois gathered on a crisp fall afternoon to go apple picking together.

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Sunday School Students from St. John the Baptist Church in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania were baking cookies for the shut-ins of their community.

For the twentieth consecutive year the faithful of St. Stephen Church in Latrobe, Pennsylvania prepared a free dinner for the local community to share on the Western Easter.

The faithful of St. Nicholas Church in Erie, Pennsylvania process around their Church on Holy Saturday proclaiming the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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The faithful of St. John the Baptist Church in Rahway, New Jersey gathered together around the Cross in front of the Church and offered a Panahida in memory of departed servicemen and women on Veterans Day.

The faithful of St. Mary Church in Morgantown, West Virginia stop for a picture during their 95th Anniversary Gathering at a local restaurant. Parish Priest is Fr. George Ellis.

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Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Church in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania bake Pascha Breads together with Parish Priest, Fr. Robert Teklinski.

Fr. R. Michael Zak limbs high up on the scaffolding at St. Nicholas Church in Homestead, Pennsylvania to bless this new icon of Christ.

Faithful from the New York and New Jersey Deaneries went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. They are shown with Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem. The pilgrimage was led by Fathers Andrew Fetchina and Kenneth Ellis.

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Veterans of the Armed Forces were honored by their community of St. John the Baptist Church in Hermitage, Pennsylvania on Veterans Day.

These happy faces (above) served faithful and friends at St. Michael Day Dinner at St. Michael Church in Niles, Illinois. While, the smiling faces below belong to the faithful of St. Nicholas Church in Monongahela, Pennsylvania during their Annual Church Picnic.

St. Michael Church in Niles, Illinois hosted a fundraising luncheon for the benefit of our St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.

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Youth of St. John the Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania assisted with the blessing of fruits on the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord.

Fr. Michael Macura blesses all modes of transportation on the Feast of the Prophet Elias at St. John the Baptist Church in Stratford (Silver Lane), Connecticut.

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Fr. John Fedornock blessing Pascha Baskets with altar servers and many gathered faithful at Holy Ghost Church in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

Sunday School students at St. Nicholas Church in Scranton, Pennsylvania are proud to show off their illustrations displaying God’s love and their love for one another.

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Fr. Peter Paproski announces the Resurrection Gospel at St. John the Baptist Church in Stratford, Connecticut.

St. Michael Church in Niles, Illinois hosted a fundraising luncheon for the benefit of our St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.

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St. Nicholas gathers with the children of St. Nicholas Churches in Monongahela and Jacobs Creek, PA for his yearly visit.

Fr. Robert Lucas reads the Resurrection Youth of St. Gregory of Nyssa Church Gospel at St. Paul the Apostle Church in in Seaford, New York hold the candles Freehold, New Jersey. during the Gospel Reading.

This young man holds the Troitsa for the This Paschal Basket is ready for longest of the readings on Holy Thursday at blessing at Christ the Saviour CatheSt. Thomas Church in Waldorf, Maryland. dral in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

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Fr. William Bennett and the ladies of St. Nicholas Church in New York (Tenth Street), New York take a pause from their pinching for a photo.

St. Nicholas himself stopped to take a photo with the ladies of St. Nicholas Church in Monongahela, Pennsylvania.

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These men from St. Nicholas Church Dancing Pirohi entertained the guests at in Homestead, Pennsylvania offer a the Annual Pierogi Fest at Holy Ghost Church in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. day of service at Camp Nazareth.

Dedicated faithful from St. John the Baptist Church, Stratford (Silver Lane), Connecticut brave the cold to distribute lunches to those in need in their community.

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Sunday School Students of St. John the Baptist Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut prepare Palm Crosses together for distribution on Palm Sunday.

The Sunday School Students of St. John the Baptist Church in Hawk Run, Pennsylvania were able to put together seventy-two Blessing Bags thanks to the generous donations of the faithful. The bags each containing hygiene and first-aid products, in addition to socks, a few dollars for food, a blessing card, and inspirational card from the students were distributed to those in need.

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Pan-Orthodox young adults from New York City gathered at St. Nicholas Church in New York, New York for a Orthodoxy in a Pinch gathering where they learned to pinch pirohi together during Great Lent.

Greg Sabak of St. Mary Church in Morgantown, West Virginia shows off his gold, silver, and bronze medals from the 2018 Transplant Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the recipient of a heart transplant in 2016.

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The faithful of St. Elizabeth Mission in Woodstock, Georgia offered their own twist at the Main Street Scarecrow Festival with an Orthodox Christian inspired scarecrow in downtown Woodstock, Georgia.

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Youth from St. Nicholas Church in Warren, Ohio welcome Metropolitan Gregory with roses during his Pastoral Visit to their community.

Sunday School Children from St. John the Baptist Church in Rahway, New Jersey enjoy a cool fall afternoon together at the pumpkin patch.

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Fr. John and Pani Marge Fedornock were honored by the faithful of Holy Ghost Church in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania on the occasion of their retirement from active ministry after 56 years of service to our Diocese. Fr. John is shown following Divine Liturgy together with brother priests, Fr. Frank Miloro, Fr. Myron Zuder, and Fr. Matthew Stagon. He was also assisted at the altar by 7 of his grandsons.

Sunday School Students were blessed at the start of the school year by Fr. Peter Benyo at St. John the Baptist Church in Hawk Run, Pennsylvania.

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St. John the Baptist Church in Hermitage, Pennsylvania hosted the Sunday of Orthodoxy celebration for the Orthodox Churches of the Shenango Valley.

The faithful of Descent of the Holy Spirit Church in Schererville, Indiana stop for a photo at the conclusion of their Sunday of Orthodoxy procession.

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Faithful from Pittsburgh Deanery communities are shown enjoying their first-ever Deanery Picnic together.

Youth from St. Michael Church in Freeland, Pennsylvania are shown together with Saint Nicholas who visited them ahead of the Lord’s Nativity.

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St. Nicholas Church in Scranton, Pennsylvania held a Paint-n-Sip fellowship time together ahead of Pascha.

Junior A.C.R.Y. members from St. Nicholas Church in Elizabeth, New Jersey and Saints Peter and Paul Church in Rockaway, New Jersey hit the ice for fun.

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The faithful of St. Nicholas Church in Barton, Ohio gathered together following the Lazarus Saturday Divine Liturgy and folded Palm Crosses together.

Fr. Michael Kleban reads the Gospel for the final time as the Pastor of St. Mary Church in Endicott, New York prior to his retirement. He is pictured with Fr. Stephen Loposky, a son of St. Mary Church.

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Fr. Alexis Miller and the faithful of Holy Transfiguration Mission in Crawfordsville, Indiana burn the mortgage on their property in the presence of Metropolitan Gregory during his Pastoral Visit to the community.

Holy Trinity Church in Danbury, Connecticut got their Sunday School year off to a great start in September. Parish Priest is Fr. Luke Mihaly.

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The young ladies of Holy Protection Church in Allentown, Pennsylvania are shown after greeting Metropolitan Gregory with roses during his Pastoral Visit to their community. Fr. Robert Rebeck is Pastor.

The faithful of St. George Church in Taylor, Pennsylvania enjoyed an evening at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders game on a fireworks night.

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Sunday School students from St. John the Baptist Church in Rahway, New Jersey prepared a poster preparing their community for Pascha.

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Altar Boys from St. Nicholas Church Ivan became the newest at Altar Boy at St. in New York (Tenth Street), New John the Baptist Church in Nesquehoning, York take part in the procession of Pennsylvania.

Icons on the Sunday of Orthodoxy.

Clergy of the New York-New Jersey Deanery are pictured together with His Grace, Bishop Neophytos of Nieri and Mount Kenya during his Lenten visit to St. John the Baptist Church in Rahway, New Jersey.

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Chronology of Important Dates 863Saints Cyril and Methodios begin missionary work among the Slavs. They were sent by the Greek Church, Constantinople, and formed the Slavonic alphabet as well as translated the Gospel of Christ.

988Slavic people in and about Kiev received the Christian Faith from the Eastern Church. Leadership provided by Prince Vladimir. The Church of Kiev under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

1938- First Hierarchical Liturgy and formal installation of Bishop Orestes took place on Thanksgiving Day in St. John’s Church, Bridgeport, CT. Archbishop Athenagoras, later to become Patriarch, officiated.

1938- A Diocesan youth organization, called “The Sons and Daughters of the Eastern Church,” established. It was later named the “A.C.R.Y.—American Carpatho-Russian Youth.” A supplement magazine of the organization began publication, 1890Our people from the Carpathiwith Very Rev. Joseph Mihaly, Editor. an Mountain region of Europe begin immigrating to the United States and settling 1939- First National Convention of the in the coal-mining and industrial centers. A.C.R.Y. convened in Johnstown, PA, They soon organized Greek Catholic par- October 6-8, attracting young people from ishes to preserve their faith. parishes across the country. Church services, lectures, business and social events 1934- Dissension in the Greek Catholic were on the agenda.

Church in America as latinizations of the rites, customs and traditions of the East- 1940- The Diocesan Seminary opens at ern Church are promulgated. facilities of St. Nicholas Church, New York, NY. The seminary later relocated 1936- Greek Catholic priests gather in to Nicholson, PA, and Bridgeport, CT, Pittsburgh, PA to discuss troubles in the until its permanent home in Johnstown, Church and to propose the establishment PA. of a Diocese.

1946- The Diocese began publication 1937- First Diocesan Council held in of its own newspaper, The Church MesPittsburgh, at which clergy and lay delesenger. gates from parishes returned to the faith of their Forebears, and elected Fr. Orestes 1947- Following the end of World War P. Chornock as Bishop-Nominee.

II, a reorganization of the A.C.R.Y. took place August 29-30 in Pittsburgh, PA. 1938- The American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Diocese offi- 1949- The first issue of The A.C.R.Y. cially established and canonized by the Annual published, with Very Rev. John Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantino- Yurcisin as Editor. It has appeared every ple. year since.

1938- The arrival of Bishop Orestes in 1950- The first “A.C.R.Y. Day” for the New York, NY hailed by a huge crowd as benefit of the Seminary was sponsored by the ship moved into harbor. A service was the Homestead, PA Chapter on July 30. held at St. Nicholas Church.

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Chronology of Important Dates 1950- Christ the Saviour Church in Johnstown, PA, has accepted a proposal to grant the Diocese a parcel of land and $65,000, plus use of a parish home, for the purpose of erecting a Diocesan Cathedral in Johnstown. The Diocese and parish incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania.

1955- First Diocesan Pilgrimage held July 4 on seminary grounds in Johnstown, PA. 1956- First Diocesan Altar Boy Retreat held in Johnstown, PA. 1957- Complete structural renovation of Diocesan seminary building, Johnstown, PA.

1950- Diocesan Board of Trustees vote to build Christ the Saviour Cathedral and 1963- New Diocesan headquarters and approved architectural plans. Bishop Episcopal Residence built next to the CaOrestes blessed the ground for the Cathe- thedral in Johnstown, PA. dral.

1963- The Diocese observed its 25th 1951- The Diocese purchased a large Anniversary with special ceremonies. building on two acres of land in Johnstown for Christ the Saviour Seminary. 1963- Election and Consecration of The grounds were blessed by Bishop Auxiliary Bishop Peter Shymansky. He served a short while, falling asleep in Orestes.

Christ, May 17, 1964.

1951- Christ the Saviour Seminary opened its doors to students in its own 1965- Bishop Orestes elevated to the rank of Metropolitan by the Ecumenical building in Johnstown on November 2.

Patriarch.

1952Ground-breaking for the new Christ the Saviour Cathedral took place 1966- Election and Consecration of on July 12, and construction began two Bishop John R. Martin, D.D. Archbishop days later. Solemn blessing of the corner- Iakovos led the Consecrating Bishops at the services in Christ the Saviour Cathestone took place October 5. dral.

1953- Christ the Saviour Seminary approved and recognized by the Department 1974- A 289-acre parcel of land in of Public Instruction of the state of Penn- Mercer, PA., given to the Diocese by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Radick of Sharon, PA., sylvania. Charter granted in 1960. for the development of a camp.

1954- Memorial Day was the date of the solemn Dedication of the newly con- 1976- Ground was broken for the constructed Christ the Saviour Cathedral in struction of Camp Nazareth.

Johnstown. The event was televised over a 1977- Colorful ceremonies mark the wide area. formal Dedication of the Diocesan Camp 1954- First missionary parish of the Nazareth in Mercer, PA. Diocese organized in what is now Levit- 1977- Metropolitan Orestes P. Chortown, PA. nock fell asleep in the Lord on February 1954- Diocese pioneered in establish- 17. Services were conducted at St. John’s ing Chaplaincy and special Boy Scout Church, Bridgeport, CT. Awards.

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Chronology of Important Dates 1977- Dedication of new Christ the san clergy to nominate Bishop Nicholas Saviour Educational Center, Johnstown, Smisko as successor to Bishop John MarPA. tin.

1977- Blessing of new mission Church 1985- Enthronement of Bishop Nichoin Freehold, NJ. las as Ruling Hierarch of the Diocese after his election by the Ecumenical Patriar1978- Twenty Hierarchs met in the chate.

Cathedral, Johnstown, PA., for a National Conference of Orthodox Bishops.

1986- Pilgrimage headed by His Grace, Bishop Nicholas to Constantinople and 1978- Purchase of large estate in Tuxethe Holy Land. do Park, NY for Diocesan monastery.

1987- Two Diocesan Pilgrimages, 1978- Ecumenical Patriarch designated headed by Bishop Nicholas to reverence Bishop John as successor to Metropolitan the Weeping Icon of Our Lady of ChicaOrestes. go.

1979- Solemn Dedication of the Mon1988- 1,125 year-commemoration of astery of the Annunciation in Tuxedo the conversion of the Carpatho-Russian Park, NY. people to Orthodoxy by Saints Cyril and 1982- Orthodox-Lutheran Convocation Methodios. held at Christ the Saviour Seminary.

1988- 1,000 year-commemoration of 1982- Patriarch Diodoros of Jerusalem Kievan-Rus to Orthodox Christianity by Saint Vladimir. visited the Cathedral in Johnstown, PA. 1982- First meeting of Christ the Sav- 1988- Two Pilgrimages to Russia and Czechoslovakia led by Bishop Nicholas iour Seminary Alumni Association. for the millennium Celebration.

1983– Bishop Nicholas Smisko consecrated at St. Mary’s Church, in Allentown, 1988- Celebration of the 50th Golden Anniversary of the American CarpathoPA. Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Dio1983- Three laymen of the Diocese cese. named First Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate: John Halecky, Jr., Frank 1990- His All-Holiness Patriarch Dimitrios I visited the Cathedral and semiFinui and Richard J. Radick. nary in Johnstown, PA. 1984- Archbishop Iakovos at the 5th 1990- Celebration of 50th Golden AnDiocesan Pilgrimage at the monastery. niversary of Christ the Saviour Seminary.

1984- Bishop John R. Martin died suddenly on Sunday, September 30. Huge 1990- Meeting of Orthodox Catholic crowds attended the funeral October 4. Consultation of Hierarchs took place in Laid to rest near the Cathedral in John- Johnstown, PA. stown, PA. 1990- Death of Rt. Rev. Mitred Peter 1984- Rt. Rev. Peter E. Molchany, Vic- E. Molchany, Vicar General of the Dioar General, announces decision of Dioce- cese.

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Chronology of Important Dates 1990- Very Rev. Protopresbyter John enthronement of Archbishop Spyridon as Yurcisin appointed Diocesan Vicar. Very new Archbishop of America.

Rev. Protopresbyter Frank Miloro ap1997- His Eminence, Archbishop Spyrpointed Diocesan Chancellor. idon visited Christ the Saviour Cathedral 1991- Bishop Nicholas, accompanied and presided at Ground-breaking Cereby Fr. Luke Mihaly, travels to Czechoslo- monies for the new Diocesan Chancery vakia to assess condition of the Orthodox building.

Church in that region.

1997- His All-Holiness, Ecumenical 1991- Death of his All-Holiness, Di- Patriarch Bartholomew visited Christ the mitrios I, on October 2nd. Bishop Nicho- Saviour Cathedral and presided over the las represented the Diocese at the funeral. ceremonies for the Laying of the Cornerstone for the new Diocesan Chancery 1991– Bishop Nicholas represented the building.

Diocese at the enthronement of his AllHoliness, Bartholomew I as new Ecumen- 1997- Bishop Nicholas elevated to the ical Patriarch of Constantinople. rank of Metropolitan by the Holy Synod of Constantinople.

1992– Harvest 2000, Diocesan plan for missions, renewal and evangelization is 1997- Metropolitan Nicholas representinitiated. ed his All-Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at St. Peter’s in Rome dur1992– Bishop Nicholas attends a speing the Convocation of Roman Catholic cial synod of Orthodox Bishops, conBishops of North and South America. vened by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Constantinople.

1997– St. John the Baptist Church in Perth Amboy, NJ and St. Michael the 1993- Junior A.C.R.Y celebrates l0th Archangel Church in St. Clair, PA celeAnniversary. brated their 100th Anniversary.

1993- Bishop Nicholas celebrates l0th 1997- Metropolitan Nicholas leads the Anniversary of Consecration to the Epis4th Pilgrimage, following in the footsteps copacy. of St. Paul, to Greece and Turkey May 9 1994– Bishop Nicholas attends canoni- –26. zation of Father Alexis Toth in South 1998- Metropolitan Nicholas received Canaan, PA and Father Maksym Sandoan honorary Doctor of Divinity degree vich in Poland. from Holy Cross School of Theology.

1995- Metropolitan Nicholas leads the 1998- New Diocesan Chancery build3rd Pilgrimage to Constantinople, the ing is blessed by Metropolitan Nicholas.

Holy Land and Greece - May 8-21.

1998- Metropolitan Nicholas celebrat1996- Bishop Nicholas attends a speed his 15th Anniversary of Consecration cial synod of Orthodox Bishops convened to the Episcopacy.

by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Constantinople.

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Chronology of Important Dates 2001- Metropolitan Nicholas leads 2006- Metropolitan Nicholas observes millennium Pilgrimage to Slovakia, Hun- his 70th birthday. gary, Czech Republic and the Ukraine.

2006- The 50th Anniversary celebrat2001- Christ the Saviour Seminary cele- ing the establishment of the Alpha-Omega brates its 50th Anniversary in its John- Award for scouting was observed at Christ stown location. the Saviour Cathedral in Johnstown, PA. 2001- “Dollar A Day” project initiated 2006- First Diocesan Family Weekend to fund the building of a Carpathian style held at Chestnut Grove Resort in SwiftwaChurch at Camp Nazareth. ter, PA. 2002- Cornerstone blessed for Saints 2006- 20th Diocesan Council/Sobor Cyril and Methodios Church at Camp hosted by the New England Deanery in Nazareth.

Greenwich, CT. 2002- Metropolitan Nicholas partici- 2006- At the invitation of Bishop Milan pates in “Consecration of Holy Chrism” Shashik, ruling hierarch of the Greek in Constantinople.

Catholic Diocese of Uzhorod, Metropolitan Nicholas delivered one of the main 2003– Metropolitan Nicholas celebrataddresses during the International Confered his 20th Anniversary of Consecration ence on the Occasion of the 100th Annito the Episcopacy. versary of the First Printing of the Pro2003- Death of Very Rev. Protopresby- stopinije held at the Blessed Theodore ter John Yurcisin, Vicar General of the Romzha Theological Academy, Uzhorod, Transcarpathia.

Diocese.

2003- Consecration of Sts. Cyril and 2006- First Diocesan Youth sojourn held at Camp Nazareth.

Methodios Church at Camp Nazareth.

2003- 20th Anniversary of the National 2006- His Excellency, Bishop Milan Shashik of the Byzantine Catholic eparchy Junior A.C.R.Y. of Mukachevo visits Diocesan Chancery 2005- Proclamation of the new Dioce- and Cathedral. san Feast of the Synaxis of the Carpatho2007- Biennial Diocesan Clergy ConRusin Saints. vocation held at Camp Nazareth.

2005- Metropolitan Nicholas establishes the new Diocesan Apostolate for Youth 2007- Diocesan Altar Boy Retreat marks its 50th Anniversary. ministry.

2005- The Diocese hosts several chil- 2007- A delegation of eleven Diocesan dren from the St. Nicholas home in faithful participated in the International Youth Conference held in Constantinople Medzilaborce, Slovakia. and hosted by his All-Holiness, Ecumeni2005- The wonder-working Sitka Icon cal Patriarch Bartholomew. of the Mother of God visits Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Johnstown, PA and St. John the Baptist Church in Perth Amboy, NJ.

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Chronology of Important Dates 2007- The Wonderworking Icon of St. Anna, the mother of the Theotokos, was present for veneration during the the second Annual Youth Pilgrimage held at Camp Nazareth.

2007- His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas participated in a Synaxis of the Hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne, which was called by His All-Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew from August 31-September 2.

pates in the First Episcopal Assembly convened in New York City on May 26-28.

2010- Diocese launches enhanced Distinguished Diocesan Donors program.

2010- Myrrh-streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Mother of God visits Christ the Saviour Cathedral.

2011- Metropolitan Nicholas observes his 75th birthday.

2011- Metropolitan Nicholas fell asleep 2008- Celebration of the 70th Anniver- in the Lord, Sunday, March 13, 2011, sary of the American Carpatho-Russian with funeral services conducted at Christ Orthodox Diocese. the Saviour Cathedral, Johnstown, PA and St. John the Baptist Church in Perth Am2008- Metropolitan Nicholas celebratboy, NJ. ed his 25th Anniversary of Consecration to the Episcopacy.

2011- Archbishop Demetrios appointed Locum Tenensof the Diocese.

2009– Metropolitan Nicholas celebrated his 50th Anniversary of Ordination to 2011- Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholothe Holy Priesthood. mew marks 20th Anniversary of Enthronement. Protopresbyter Michael Ros2009- 21st Diocesan Council/Sobor co represented the Diocese at the Annihosted by the New Jersey Deanery in versary festivities in Constantinople.

South Bound Brook, NJ. 2011- Diocesan Consistory and Board 2009- Metropolitan Nicholas establishof Trustees announced the retiring of the es the new Diocesan Mission CommisChancery building debt that was incurred sion, the Diocesan Information and Techin 1998 in the amount of $726,185.75. nology Commission and the Diaconal The Diocese is debt free.

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2011- St. Nicholas Church, Barton, 2010– Metropolitan Nicholas establishOH and St. Nicholas Church, Monongaes the Diocesan Stewardship Commishela, PA both celebrated their 100th Ansion. niversaries.

2010- Metropolitan Nicholas convenes 2012- Very Rev. Archimandrite GrigoDiocesan Clergy Convocation at Camp rios Tatsis is put forth by His Eminence, Nazareth, April 7-9.

Archbishop Demetrios, and the Diocesan 2010- 21st Diocesan Council/Sobor Consistory as a candidate for the next reconvened on Monday and Tuesday, Ruling Hierarch of the Diocese.

June 14 and 15 in Johnstown, PA at Christ the Saviour Cathedral and Educational Center.

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Chronology of Important Dates 2012– Special Assembly of Diocesan Priests called for Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Johnstown with His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios of America presiding.

Johnstown, PA 2013- Christ the Saviour/Holy Trinity, Ottawa, Canada, celebrated its 100th Anniversary.

2013- Bishop Gregory participated in 2012- Archimandrite Grigorios Tatsis the 4th Assembly of the Canonical Orthonominated by priests of the Diocese as the dox Bishops of the USA in Chicago, IL. next Ruling Hierarch.

2013- Protopresbyter Frank P . Miloro 2012- The Holy and Sacred Synod of retires from active ministry and as Dean of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of ConstantiChrist the Saviour Cathedral. nople on Thursday, August 30, 2012, confirmed and officially elected unanimously 2013- Protopresbyter Robert Buczak the Very Reverend Archimandrite Grigo- appointed Dean of Christ the Saviour rios Tatsis to be the Diocesan Bishop of Cathedral. the American Carpatho-Russian Ortho2013- Bishop Gregory participates in dox Diocese of the USA with the title of the Second Archon International ConferBishop of Nyssa. ence on Religious Freedom held at the 2012- His Grace, Bishop-Elect Grego- Adlon Hotel in Berlin, Germany. ry, travelled to the Ecumenical Patriar2013- Bishop Gregory serves as the chate of Constantinople to take part in the keynote speaker for the annual OCF Colofficial ceremonies of announcement and lege Conference East held at the Antiochiacceptance of his election as Ruling Dioc- an Village in Bolivar, PA. esan Bishop.

2014- Bishop Gregory serves as the 2012- Bishop-Elect Gregory (Tatsis) keynote speaker for the 12th Annual Orordained to the Episcopacy by His Emi- thodox Christian Camp and Youth Worknence Archbishop Demetrios of America ers Conference which took place at Antioon November 27, 2012, at Christ the Sav- chian Village, Bolivar, PA. iour Cathedral in Johnstown, PA. 2014- Bishop Gregory led the Archon 2012– The Camp Nazareth residence Lenten Retreat held at the Ukrainian Oraddition was blessed. thodox Church of the USA in Somerset, 2013– St. John the Baptist Church, NJ. Hermitage, PA; St. Elizabeth Church, 2014- Bishop Gregory convenes the Woodstock, GA; and St. Thomas the annual Diocesan Clergy Convocation held Apostle Church, Waldorf, MD were con- during Bright Week at Camp Nazareth. secrated.

2014- A new Clergy Benevolent Fund 2013- Protopresbyter Michael Rosco, was established to help Diocesan clergy editor of the Church Messenger, died as a facing difficulties and unforeseen circumresult of an auto accident, May 15. stances.

2013- The 75th Anniversary of the Diocese was celebrated in conjunction with the XXII Diocesan Council-Sobor in

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Chronology of Important Dates 2014- First Annual Young Women’s 2015– Bishop Gregory participates in Retreat was held at Saints Peter and Paul the 6th Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Orthodox Church in Windber, PA. Bishops of the USA in Chicago, IL. 2014- Very Rev. Fr. Stephen Loposky, Diocese Director of Youth and Administrator of Camp Nazareth, represented the Diocese at the 3rd International Orthodox Youth Workers Forum held in Constantinople.

2015– Major cabin expansion project undertaken at Camp Nazareth.

2015– St. John the Baptist Church in Rahway, NJ celebrated its 100th Anniversary.

2015- Archon Joseph P. Parimucha 2014- Bishop Gregory participated in reposes in the Lord. the 5th Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA in Dallas, TX. 2015- New High and Low Ropes Course completed at Camp Nazareth 2014- First Annual Camp Nazareth thanks to the generosity of the Episcopal Alumni Reunion held on Saturday, NoDiocese of Northwestern PA and the famvember 1, 2014. ily of the late Mark Delvillano.

2014- St. Mary’s Church in Corning, 2016- Bishop Gregory was the homilist NY celebrated their 100th Anniversary. for the Sunday of Orthodoxy on March 2014- St. Michael’s Church in Niles, IL 20, in Washington, DC. celebrated their 100th Anniversary.

2016- The annual Clergy Convocation 2014- St. Michael’s Church in Bing- was held at Camp Nazareth from May 10hamton, NY celebrated 110th Anniver- 13. sary of the founding and 75th Anniversary 2016- Major cabin expansion project of Canonical establishment within the completed and blessed by Bishop GregoDiocese. ry and His Eminence, Metropolitan Savas 2015- Protopresbyter Luke Mihaly of Pittsburgh during the Annual Clergy leads OCF (Orthodox Christian Fellow- Convocation at Camp Nazareth. ship) Real Break Trip to Slovakia.

2016- The A.C.R.Y. Bowling Tourna2015– Helen Spanovich, celebrated ment was hosted over Memorial Day choir director in the Greater Johnstown weekend for the first time by St. Elizabeth area, retires after 75 years of service.

Church in Woodstock, GA. 2015- Reader, cantor, choir director, accomplished vocalist and educator Andrew Talarovich of St. Nicholas Church in Homestead, PA died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 27 at the age of 52.

2016- Peter Dimitrios Tatsis, father of Bishop Gregory, reposed on June 6.

2016- Bishop Gregory participated in the Holy and Great Council during Pentecost week from June 18-26 on the island 2015– St. John the Baptist Church in of Crete.

Perth Amboy, NJ announces an initiative 2016- Six Diocesan Choir Directors to build a Habitat for Humanity home in participated in the Annual Pan-Orthodox New Orleans in memory of former PasMusic Symposium in Minneapolis, MN. tor, +Protopresbyter Michael Rosco.

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Chronology of Important Dates 2016- Bishop Gregory participates in for the first time at Camp Nazareth in the 7th Assembly of Canonical Orthodox August.

Bishops of the USA in Detroit, MI. He is 2017- Bishop Gregory participates in elected Secretary of the Assembly. the 8th Assembly of Canonical Orthodox 2016- The XXIII Diocesan Council- Bishops of the USA in Garfield, NJ. Sobor convened in Johnstown, PA from 2017- Christ the Saviour Church in October 9-12.

Rockford, IL was consecrated by His 2016- October 14 marked the 5th An- Grace, Bishop Gregory and celebrated its niversary of the miraculous myrrh- 60th Anniversary in October. streaming Kardiotissa icon at St. George 2017- Saints Peter and Paul Church in Church in Taylor, PA. Central City, PA celebrates its 100th An2016- St. George Church in Taylor, PA niversary together with Bishop Gregory in was consecrated by Bishop Gregory.

October.

2016- The Habitat for Humanity Project initiated by St. John the Baptist Church in Perth Amboy, NJ in memory of departed Pastor, Protopresbyter Michael Rosco is completed by three Diocesan mission teams and blessed in December.

2017- Bishop Gregory celebrates the 5th Anniversary of Episcopal Ordination with a Prayers of Thanksgiving and a festive gathering at the Holiday Inn in Johnstown, PA. 2018— The First-ever Seniors Retreat was held in April at Camp Nazareth.

2016- Bishop Gregory, and nearly 30 Diocesan college students participated in the annual OCF College Conference at Antiochian Village, Bolivar, PA during winter break.

2018- Saints Peter and Paul Church in Rockaway, NJ celebrated their 90th Anniversary together with Bishop Gregory in July.

2017- The Diocese mourned the loss of both an alpha and an omega priest in the loss of Fr. Ronald Hazuda after a long battle with illness and the sudden, tragic loss of Fr. William George as a result of automobile accident on May 5.

2018-- The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople honored Bishop Gregory and our Diocese by elevating His Grace to the rank of Metropolitan. He is now known as His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa.

2017- Nativity of the Virgin Mary 2018— Metropolitan Gregory particiChurch in Cheektowaga, NY celebrated pates in the 9th Assembly of Canonical its 75th Anniversary together with Bishop Orthodox Bishops in the USA in CleveGregory in May. land, OH. 2017- Descent of the Holy Spirit 2018— St. Michael the Archangel Church in Schererville, IN celebrated its Church in Rankin, PA celebrated its 100th Anniversary together with Bishop 110th Anniversary together Metropolitan Gregory in June.

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What is the A.C.R.Y.?

bership to experience the spiritual joy and fulfillment of participating in the The National A.C.R.Y. (American Carwork of Christ on a local, national and patho-Russian Orthodox Youth) is the global levels through its many charitable national youth organization of the outreach and philanthropic initiatives.

American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It Administration: is divided into two separate organizaWith the blessing of the Supreme Pations. The Junior A.C.R.Y. (for ages 8 tron, the Ruling Diocesan Bishop, and to 18) and the Senior A.C.R.Y. (for ages the guidance of the National Spiritual 18 and older). Every parish in the DioAdvisor, the work and activities of the cese is encouraged to have an A.C.R.Y. National A.C.R.Y. is overseen by the Chapter in their parish. Currently there National Board. The National Board is are 25 active Chapters throughout the a group of appointed and elected indiDiocese. viduals who guide the course of the A.C.R.Y. with the input of its memberOur Mission: ship.

The A.C.R.Y. is an Orthodox Christian family fellowship dedicated to the pur- The national officers are eager to propose of encouraging spiritual growth vide guidance and assistance to local through charitable and apostolic mis- Chapters. Don’t be afraid to contact sionary works, prayer and fellowship for them with your questions, concerns, and the Glory of God and the building up of ideas! See the membership information section of the National A.C.R.Y. website the Church and our Diocese. (www.sracry.org) for the names and conThe A.C.R.Y. seeks to enable its memtact information of our current officers.

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How do you become a Member?

If your parish does not have an active A.C.R.Y. Chapter and you along with 2 or more people are interested in becoming a member, go to our section on “How to Form a Chapter” to form a local chapter in your parish!

If you are interested in becoming a member of the A.C.R.Y., the first thing you should do is visit our National A.C.R.Y. website (http:// www.sracry.org). There are two separate If your parish does not have an active groups based on age: A.C.R.Y. Chapter and you are the only • Those ages 18 and older will be- person in your parish that is interested come members of the Senior in becoming a member, you can beA.C.R.Y. come a member of the National • Those under the age of 18 will be- A.C.R.Y.’s Chapter At Large. You come members of the Junior should download a copy of the National A.C.R.Y. See the National Junior A.C.R.Y. Membership Form (on the A . C . R . Y . w e b s i t e ( h t t p : / / Forms page of the National A.C.R.Y. www.jracry.org) for more infor- web-site http:// www.sracry.org), commation on becoming a member of plete it and submit it along with the National A.C.R.Y. Dues to our National their organization.

A.C.R.Y. Financial Secretary (see the People who are not of the Orthodox Officers page of the National A.C.R.Y. faith but a spouse of an A.C.R.Y. mem- web-site). ber, may join the A.C.R.Y. as an How do you form a Chapter?

“Associate Member”. They submit the same dues to the local Chapter for Na- If there are 3 or more people within tional (and local if applicable) and are your local parish that are interested in considered a member in good standing forming a local A.C.R.Y. Chapter bejust like a full fledged member. The cause one does not already exist: only restriction for Associate Members is that they cannot hold office on the • Visit our National A.C.R.Y. website http://www.sracry.org to get local or national level. some basic information on the If your parish has an active A.C.R.Y. A.C.R.Y. Chapter, contact the Chapter President or your parish priest (who is the Spiritu- • Contact the National A.C.R.Y. al Advisor) to let them know you are President (see the Officers page of interested in becoming a member. You the National A.C.R.Y. web-site in will want to submit National Dues (and the membership information secany Local Dues that they may have) and tion for contact information) to excontact information to the Chapter Secpress your interest. The President retary who will forward the National can provide you with a copy of our Dues and contact information to the National By-Laws and any marketNational A.C.R.Y. Find out the next ing materials to help orient people with the principles and ideals of the meeting date so you can attend.

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A.C.R.Y. which are also posted in for 5 or more years, you need to have a the Membership Information sec- reorganizational meeting with the people in your church interested in reaction of http:// www.sracry.org tivating it along with your parish priest.

Schedule an organizational meeting At this reorganizational meeting you and have it announced in your par- need to: ish bulletin and by your priest during announcements at the end of • Get consensus from the group present to reactivate and elect 3 or Liturgy. more officers (3 officers is the miniAt the organizational meeting: mum number of officers an active Chapter can have – President, SecReview the By-Laws and marketretary and Treasurer) ing materials with everyone interested to see that everyone is in • Collect National Dues from each agreement to carry out the princimember (Check website for current ples and ideals of the A.C.R.Y. amount) Elect officers of your new local

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member Complete the Membership and

Officer forms (see Forms page of the National A.C.R.Y. web-site) Submit forms, dues and a Charter •

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Plan a community service, church or social activity to do together in the near future

Upon approval from the National If your local Chapter has been inactive

A.C.R.Y., have your officers sworn between 1 and 4 years, you can follow in by your Spiritual Advisor (your the above steps with the exception that local parish priest) you do not need to pay the reactivation The National A.C.R.Y. will pre- fee. If there are less than 3 people insent or mail to you an official terested in becoming members within your local parish, then you can become A.C.R.Y. Charter. a member of Chapter-At-Large (see How do you Reactivate a Chapter? section on How do you become a memIf your local chapter has been inactive ber?).

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Obligations of a Senior A.C.R.Y. Member Members in good standing will:

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The National A.C.R.Y. has officers An officer is elected or appointed for a which include: one year term. In the event of an of• Supreme Patron/Associate Patron ficer leaving officer prior to the completion of their one year term, the Presi• National Senior Spiritual Advisor dent will appoint a A.C.R.Y. member to • National Junior Spiritual Advisor fill the position for the remainder of the term.

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National A.C.R.Y. Annual Business National Senior Spiritual Advisor: The Manager National Spiritual Advisor shall conduct National Junior A.C.R.Y. Advisor all religious exercises of the A.C.R.Y. He shall give advice on all religious and President (elected) moral questions. He shall write articles Vice President (elected) of a religious nature for the Official Publications. He shall be the overseer Secretary of all religious publications published by Financial Secretary (elected) the organization and shall secure from proper authority the proper approbaTreasurer (elected) tion for them. He shall be a priest of

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good standing in the American Carpa- President. He/She shall be the Vice Chairman of the National Convention, tho-Russian Orthodox Diocese. and he/she will be responsible for memNational Junior Spiritual Advisor: The bership supervision, conduct and coorNational Spiritual Advisor shall conduct dination of the Junior A.C.R.Y. He/ all religious exercises of the A.C.R.Y. She shall be responsible for countersignHe shall give advice on all religious and ing any funds issued by the Junior moral questions. He shall write articles A.C.R.Y. The Vice President shall perof religious nature for the Official Publiform such other duties as may be ascations. He shall be the overseer of all signed to him/her by the President, Nareligious publications published by the tional Board of Directors or Executive organization and shall secure from Board. proper authority the proper approbation of them. He shall be responsible National Recording Secretary: The Refor countersigning any funds issue by cording Secretary shall be the active the Junior A.C.R.Y. He shall be a managing officer of the A.C.R.Y. under priest of good standing in the American the supervision of the Executive Board and the President. He/She shall assist Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese. in the conduct of the business affairs of National President: The National Presithe Organization and shall perform such dent shall preside at all meetings of the duties as are specified or implied in the National Board of Directors, Executive National By-Laws or assigned to him/ Board and National Convention. He/ her by the National Board of Directors She shall have the power of convoking or Executive Board. He/She shall keep meetings of the National Board of Diaccurate record of the minutes of all rectors, Executive Board, upon the admeetings of the National Board of Divice of the National Board or special rectors, Executive Board, and National convention. He/She shall be the Chief Convention. He/She shall prepare and Executive Officer, exercising general mail to the Chapters various reports, supervision of the work and activities of announcements, convention material the A.C.R.Y. It shall be his/her duty to and other matters as directed by the see that the Constitution and By-Laws of President, National Board of Directors the Organization are enforced. He/She or the Executive Board. shall with the advice of the Executive Board appoint necessary committees National Financial Secretary: The Fiand see to it that they accomplish their nancial Secretary shall keep the financial task. He/She shall perform all such records of the A.C.R.Y., collecting and other duties as usually pertain to the receiving all funds paid to the A.C.R.Y. and, within 30 days of receipt, turn same office of the President. over to the Treasurer with original reNational Vice President: The National ceipt. He/She shall receive bills and Vice President, in event of inability of upon authorization of the National the President shall perform his/her duBoard of Directors or Executive Board ties and have the same authority as the shall issue checks in payment. The Fi2019

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nancial Secretary’s records and books shall at all times be open for inspection by the President, the National Board of Directors and Auditors. He/She will assume and conduct all necessary correspondence of the Organization and shall keep proper records of all Chapters and Members. He /She shall sign all documents issued by the Organization and shall upon the direction of the President affix the corporate seal when required.

He/She shall make a report to the Convention and Board Meeting. The Financial Secretary shall see to it that a complete and up-to-date roster of Chapters and Members as well as a copy of the Financial Reports of the previous year is kept at the National Headquarters.

patho-Russian Section” in the official Diocesan publication in the interest of the A.C.R.Y., our youth as well as our Orthodox Church and our American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese.

He shall supervise the publication of “The American Carpatho-Russian Youth Annual” as well as various booklets and pamphlets that may be published by the Organization, and all articles appearing in the A.C.R.Y. section of the Diocesan paper. An Assistant Editor shall be appointed by the Supreme Patron to assist in fulfilling these duties. They shall be priests in good standing in the American CarpathoRussian Orthodox Diocese.

National Auditors: The Auditors shall faithfully and zealously audit the funds

National Treasurer: The National of the Organization at least once a year.

Treasurer shall take charge of all funds of the National Organization and deposit them in the name of the American Carpatho-Russian Youth in a bank approved by the National Board of Directors. All checks received by him/her shall be made out in the name of the American Carpatho-Russian Youth. All disbursements shall be paid by check drawn on the National Organization and co-signed by the National President, National Financial Secretary and Treasurer. His/Her accounts and books shall be open at all times for inspection by the President, National Board of Directors, Executive Board and Auditors.

He/She shall present a report at the National Convention and all Board Meetings.

They have the right at any time to examine the books, papers, records, accounts, and transactions involving finances. They are to notify the President and the members of the National Board of Directors immediately in case of misfeasance of any officer. One of the three auditors will be selected by the Auditors to be the Chief Auditor. The Chief Auditor shall present the Auditors report to the Convention and shall be a member of the Executive Board.

Sergeant - at - Arms: The Sergeant-at-

Arms shall maintain order at the National Convention and meetings of the National Board of Directors. He/She shall be subject to any duty imposed on him/her by the National Board of Directors. He/She shall be responsible for National Editor: The National Editor the Processional three-barred Cross, the shall be appointed by the Supreme Pa- American Flag and the other ceremonitron and shall edit the “American Car- al materials needed during the Conven-

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National Business Manager: The BusiImmediate Past President: The Imme- ness Manager of “The American Carpadiate Past President shall be a member tho-Russian Youth Annual� shall be of the Executive Board and the National appointed by the Supreme Patron. He Board of Directors. He/She shall be will handle the finances of the Annual, the advisor to the President and will act keep proper records, supervise the soin his/her place when the President and liciting of advertisements and the distriVice President are absent. He/ She bution of the Annual. He shall submit a shall be subject to any special duties report to the National Board of Direcimposed on him/her by the President, tors or the Executive Board as well at National Board of Directors or the Ex- the National Convention. After all ecutive Board. In the event that the funds have been collected and bills standing President is serving a second or paid, he shall turn over to the National third term in accordance to Article XIV Financial Secretary a complete report Paragraph 52, the office of Immediate and all profits that may have been dePast President shall expire at the end of rived from the Annual. the first term.

A.C.R.Y. Ambassador: Additionally, a National Publicity Director: The Pub- leadership position known as the licity Director shall be appointed by the A.C.R.Y. Ambassador exists, to generExecutive Board and be responsible for ate a greater awareness of and interest in the promotion and communication of the A.C.R.Y. within our Diocese. This the National, district, and local level position also was created to provide A.C.R.Y. activities to all Chapters and recognition to an individual who has parishes within our Diocese. He/she demonstrated a deep commitment to will be responsible for gathering infor- the Orthodox Faith through their unselfmation on current happenings from all ish philanthropic service to their A.C.R.Y. levels as well as Diocesan af- Church, Community and Local / fairs. He/she will contact the official National A.C.R.Y. Those interested in Diocesan Publications that communi- serving in this capacity, including memcates the goals, activities, and purpose of bers of the minor clerical orders of the the A.C.R.Y. He/she should also be Church (reader or sub-deacon) are invitresponsible for assisting in the Organiza- ed to apply for this position. tion and planning of events to benefit Once all applications are received, the both A.C.R.Y. and non-A.C.R.Y. memA.C.R.Y. Ambassador Review Commitbers, including programs on improving tee will determine who is the most qualiour knowledge of the Orthodox faith, fied candidate to fill this position. The moral issues, retreats, and maintaining term of the A.C.R.Y. Ambassador posicontact with our college students. The tion is two years. If the person selected Publicity Director shall perform such to this position cannot fulfill the term, other duties as imposed upon him/her the President will appoint another by the President, National Board of 2019

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A.C.R.Y. member to complete it.

Fund Drives to Support A.C.R.Y. Outreach Projects The National A.C.R.Y. has several funds that Chapters and individuals can donate to on a voluntary basis. In an effort to streamline this process, we have combined all of our funding efforts into one single Fund Drive, due to be postmarked by February 10th.

Workers Conference to gain valuable skills to better serve our young people.

Scholarship Fund: This fund was established to help provide scholarships to deserving A.C.R.Y. members who are attending higher education institutions to further their education.

Note: Your Chapter must make a donation to the Scholarship Fund Drive by February 10th if any of your members are applying for a scholarship. Chapters The funding received will be broken who do not submit a donation postdown across the following categories, marked by the deadline date will cause according to a need-based determinatheir applicants to be disqualified. tion made by the National Board at the start of each new business year.

Events, Fund Drives, and

Deadline Dates

A.C.R.Y. Ambassador Fund: This fund was established to help provide financial support to our A.C.R.Y. Ambassador as he/she does mission work/ community outreach.

The following is a list of dates that the National A.C.R.Y. follows for fund drives, events, deadlines and obligations.

Where it indicates you should send items to a person you want to go to the A.C.R.Y. Blessing Fund: This fund Officers page of the National A.C.R.Y. was established to help provide financial web-site to get their contact information. support to children with severe illness and/or disabilities.

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to help support our Diocesan youth Photos of parishes, A.C.R.Y. Chapters, camp, Camp Nazareth, located in MerDiocesan and other related events can cer, PA. be submitted to the A.C.R.Y. Annual Publication Fund: This fund was estab- Editor. lished to help provide financial support December 1st for the publication of pamphlets, booklets, literature and marketing materials A.C.R.Y. Annual Ads Submission for the benefit of our A.C.R.Y. and DioSponsors, Patrons, Boosters and Mecese. morials must be submitted with payYouth Workers Fund: This fund was ment to the A.C.R.Y. Annual Business established to help provide financial Manager. assistance to our National Junior A.C.R.Y. Advisor as he/she attends the National Orthodox Camp and Youth

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vices, family fun events, and community service opportunities. Look for details Membership Dues, Membership and on our National A.C.R.Y. web-site and Officers forms submit reservations with payment to the Dues and forms should be submitted to host A.C.R.Y. Chapter by the deadlines National A.C.R.Y. Financial Secretary. listed.

December 1st

February 10th

June 1st

Advent Stewardship Fund Drive

Scholarship Application Forms

Donations from the Advent Stewardship Drive for the benefit of all National A.C.R.Y. Funds (including Ambassador Fund, A.C.R.Y. Blessing Fund, Camp Fund, Publication Fund, and Youth Workers Fund) should be sent to the National A.C.R.Y. Financial Secretary.

Those active Senior A.C.R.Y. members who are attending college or Junior A.C.R.Y. members who will be going into their Freshmen year of college (and joining the Senior A.C.R.Y. in the next membership year) can apply for a National A.C.R.Y. Scholarship.

Winter

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Awards Applications – Awards are presented yearly at our National A.C.R.Y. Books will be shipped to parishes for Convention for the following categories: distribution based on the number listed on your Chapter’s membership form of • Chapter of the Year the prior year. Additional books will be • Individual of the Year provided to parishes for re-sale.

• Church School Teacher of the Year Lenten Season National A.C.R.Y. hosted Lenten Retreats Retreats held in Western, Central and Eastern regions of our Diocese.

Look for details on our National A.C.R.Y. web-site and in the Church Messenger (Diocesan newspaper) regarding location, theme, and registration prior to the beginning of the Lenten Season.

Forms are available on National A.C.R.Y. web-site and need to be completed and postmarked by this date and completed forms should be submitted to the National A.C.R.Y. President.

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A.C.R.Y. Convention Delegate Forms

A list of members that will represent your Chapter at the upcoming National Memorial Day Weekend ACRY Convention Business Sessions National A.C.R.Y. Metropolitan should be sent to the National A.C.R.Y. Orestes Memorial Bowling Tournament Financial Secretary.

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Labor Day Weekend

National A.C.R.Y. Convention A weekend long event that includes business session meetings, church services, dinners, and family focused events. Look for details on our National A.C.R.Y. website and submit reservations to the host A.C.R.Y. Chapter by the deadlines listed.

A.C.R.Y. Scholarship Information Those active Senior A.C.R.Y. members who are attending college or Junior A.C.R.Y. members who will be going into their Freshmen year of college (and joining the Senior A.C.R.Y. in the next membership year) can apply for a National A.C.R.Y. Scholarship in several different categories: •

Freshman (Up to 6 recipients)

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Sophomore (Up to 4 recipients)

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Junior (Up to 2 recipients)

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Senior (Up to 1 recipient)

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Metropolitan Orestes Memorial (Up to 1 recipient )

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Graduate (Up to 1 recipient)

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Seminarian (Up to 1 recipient)

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Technical/Trade (Up to 1 recipient)

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Mary Kay Wanchik Memorial (Up to 1 recipient)

All applications as well as letter of recommendations must be postmarked by June 1st to be considered for a scholarship. A member can only receive an award in each category once.

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by February 10th to complete the qualification process. Those Senior A.C.R.Y. members applying who are from Chapter-At-Large or Junior A.C.R.Y. member who do not have an active Senior A.C.R.Y. Chapter in their parish are exempt from the Chapter donation.

A.C.R.Y. Chapters (by Chapter #) #4 New York, NY (10th Street) #5 McKeesport, PA #6 Freeland, PA #7 Ambridge, PA #11 Homestead, PA #13 Windber, PA #20 Johnstown, PA #21 Taylor, PA #23 Stratford, CT (Silver Lane) #24 Manville, NJ #25 Potomac, MD #28 Monongahela/Jacobs Creek, PA #30 Phoenixville, PA #31 Scranton, PA #34 Elizabeth, NJ #36 Bayonne, NJ #40 Binghamton, NY #41 Hawk Run, PA #42 Pittsburgh, PA (Northside) #43 Rockaway, NJ #49 Erie, PA #52 Warren, OH #67 Schererville, IN #68 Niles, IL #85 Columbus, OH

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The A.C.R.Y. March We have gathered as members of the A.C.R.Y. To proclaim our devotion and our love for our God and our Church To proclaim our devotion and our love for our God and our Church Chorus:

May God bless this land of ours, And that of our forefathers.

To them we pledge to be loyal forever!

My vsi prijsli do vjedna Clenstvo A.C.R.Y.

Csto Svitu Prockazati Cto my L’ubim Boha I Cerkov Chorus: Naj zijet nas narod Amerikanskij Russkij My ze jeho d’iti Budem na viki

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2018-2019 National Senior A.C.R.Y. Officers

Rachel Pribish President

Kevin Coffman Immediate Past President

Aaron Zak Vice President

Maryann Hudak Corresponding Secretary

Barb Fitzgerald Financial Secretary

Amy Coffman Treasurer

Adam Zak Chief Auditor

Elizabeth Fabian Auditor

Tracey Bilanin Auditor

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Paul Zdinak Young Adult Trustee

Tim Fabian Sergeant-at-Arms

Stephen Sudik Publicity Director

Donna Yarina Custodian of Properties

John Bilanin Events Coordinator

Jordan Polanichka A.C.R.Y. Ambassador

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Fr. Matthew Stagon

A.C.R.Y. Annual Editor

Fr. Miles Zdinak Junior Advisor

Sarah Lavra Junior Advisor

2018-2019 National Junior A.C.R.Y. Officers

Juliana Zdinak President

Grace Gdovin Vice President

Serena Gay Corresponding Secretary

Katren Lavra Financial Secretary

Emily Gustkey Treasurer

Hannah Gdovin Publicity Director

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Resolutions of the 74th National A.C.R.Y. Convention 1) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention offers praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon our organizations and our Holy Orthodox Church. We pray to our Lord that He continues to bless and protect our God-saved Diocese and our youth organization as we continue in our service to Him and to His people, striving “Forever Forward and Heavenward.”

2) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention prays to Almighty God to bless and protect our Ecumenical Patriarch, His All Holiness Bartholomew, as the “First Among Equals”--a title that is centuries old and respected by all Orthodox Patriarchs--and Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, as he presides in love over 250 million Orthodox Christians in the world.

Is polla eti, Despota!

3) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention would like to extend our heartfelt prayers and best wishes to our ruling hierarch, His Grace Bishop Gregory of Nyssa on his recent elevation to the rank of Metropolitan by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. We are grateful for his affinity for youth ministry and his love and support of the young people of our Diocese. May his faith and enthusiasm lead us to our home in the Kingdom of God. May the Lord bless him for many happy and blessed years! Is polla eti, Despota!

4) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention prays for the eternal memory and blessed repose of the souls of our departed Diocesan Hierarchs: His Eminence, Metropolitan Orestes, the founding father of our Diocese and A.C.R.Y., His Grace, Bishop Peter, His Grace, Bishop Methodios, His Grace, Bishop John, His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas all of thrice blessed memory. May we as an organization always hold and foster the principles and ideals our Bishops have taught us. May Their Memories Be Eternal! Vicnaja Jim Pamjat!

5) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention offers our congratulations to the Diocese for 80 years of spiritual guidance for our members of the Orthodox faith. We pray for continued growth and prosperity for many years to come. And may we never lose focus of the words of the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Hebrews “Remember your prelates who first spoke God’s message to you, and reflecting on the outcome of their life and work; follow the example of their faith.”

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presses its gratitude and appreciation to the members of Chapter #43, Rockaway, NJ, host parish of the 2017 Metropolitan Orestes Bowling Tournament, and Chapter #11, Homestead, PA, host chapter of the 2017 National A.C.R.Y. Convention, for their dedication and efforts in accomplishing successful events.

7) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention mourns the loss and prays for the repose of the souls of its beloved members who have fallen asleep in the Lord this past year. We reverently remember their Christian example and dedicated service to our organization. To them and to all the faithfully departed members of the A.C.R.Y. who have fallen asleep in the hope of resurrection, may their memories be eternal. Vicnaja Jim Pamjat!

8) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention continue to support the institutions of our beloved Diocese: Christ the Saviour Seminary and Camp Nazareth. May they flourish under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

9) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention supports the worldwide protest over the denial of the title of “Ecumenical Patriarch” by government authorities of Turkey. This title is historically accurate and remains intact. We express our continued regrets at the closing of the historical Ecumenical Theological School of Halki in 1971, 47 years ago, by the Turkish authorities.

It is our fervent prayer that this historic theological academy and monastery be reopened in the near future so that it can continue its ministry of the formation and edification of future students for service in the Orthodox Church. We acknowledge and encourage support for the efforts of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarch who continue to spotlight oppressive conditions and advocate improvements for Orthodox Christians in Turkey.

10) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention rejoices and exclaims AXIOS! to Reverend Father Photios Parks on his Priestly Ordination this past year and prays that the Lord God grants him many years of good health, peace and happiness, working in the vineyard of Christ for the salvation of the souls entrusted to his pastoral care.

11) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention offers congratulations and prayers to all Clergy and Paňis who are celebrating special anniversaries of their priestly Ordinations and Marriages this year, as we continue to pray for vocations to serve our faithful and follow in the steps of our Lord Jesus Christ.

12) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention acknowledges the contributions of all outgoing national officers and prays that the Lord will bless the newly elected officers of our National Senior and Junior organizations with wisdom and strength to conduct business during the coming year.

May the Holy Spirit inspire and guide them in all their efforts so that they, in turn, 2019

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may continue to lead us "Forever Forward and Heavenward."

13) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention encourages the spiritual growth of its members by increased attendance at Diocesan retreats, pilgrimages, and camping sessions. We recognize this as a vital way to grow in our faith and our Orthodox Christian witness to the Risen Lord in the midst of our world.

14) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention commits to the reactivation of A.C.R.Y chapters that have fallen away with lapsed memberships in the past years.

15) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention offers its full support of the efforts and endeavors of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America. We pray that their efforts at fostering Orthodox unity and cooperation are well-pleasing to Almighty God. 16) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention offers prayer and support for all Orthodox clergy, laity, and Christians around the world that are persecuted for the faith and held in captivity.

18) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention supports and prays for the United States Government and the members of our Armed Forces, both here and abroad, in the continuing effort to offer protection from those who desire to harm others through terrorist activity.

19) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention offers its prayerful support to the people of Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico who were affected by the catastrophic Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. We urge the members of the A.C.R.Y. to support the relief efforts of the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC).

19) BE IT RESOLVED that the A.C.R.Y. at its 74th National Convention offers its appreciation for the support of the Diocese for all of our endeavors as we continue to move “Forever Forward and Heavenward!�

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A.C.R.Y. Faces and Places The following is a listing of important people and Chapters that have played vital roles in the history and development of our Diocesan youth organization.

National Presidents 1937 1939 1947 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982

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Nicholas Solak, Bridgeport, CT Frank Lissick, Binghamton, NY Stephen Conjelko, Windber, PA George Fedor, Homestead, PA Michael Begala, Homestead, PA William B. Hawke, Homestead, PA William B. Hawke, Homestead, PA Michael Gost, Johnstown, PA Andrew Homanich, Scranton, PA Andrew Homanich, Scranton, PA Andrew Homanich, Scranton, PA Michael Pingor, Homestead, PA Michael Pingor, Homestead, PA Michael Pingor, Homestead, PA Thomas Watto, Nesquehoning, PA William B. Hawke, Homestead, PA George G. Gulish, Ambridge, PA John Kamenitsky, Bridgeport, CT John Kamenitsky, Bridgeport, CT John Kamenitsky, Bridgeport, CT Robert J. Serko, Endicott, NY Robert J. Serko, Endicott, NY Nicholas J. Timko, Johnstown, PA Alex Breno, Phoenixville, PA Alex Breno, Phoenixville, PA Alex Breno, Phoenixville, PA Alex Breno, Phoenixville, PA David Dutko, Binghamton, NY Alex Breno, Phoenixville, PA Alex Breno, Phoenixville, PA George Kaminsky, Stratford, CT George Kaminsky, Stratford, CT John H. Sabol, Stratford, CT Emil Misichko, Niles, IL Emil Misichko, Niles, IL Michelle Tomko, Homestead, PA

1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Michelle Tomko, Homestead, PA Michelle Tomko, Homestead, PA Mary K. Wanchik, Sharon, PA Mary K. Wanchik, Sharon, PA Mary K. Wanchik, Sharon, PA Daniel Breno, Potomac, MD Daniel Breno, Potomac, MD Daniel Breno, Potomac, MD Matthew Peifer, Pittsburgh, PA Christina Duranko, Rankin, PA Peter Samilenko, Stratford, CT Peter Samilenko, Stratford, CT Peter Samilenko, Stratford, CT John Bilanin, Phoenixville, PA John Bilanin, Phoenixville, PA John Bilanin, Phoenixville, PA Daniel Breno, Potomac, MD Daniel Breno, Potomac, MD Daniel Breno, Potomac, MD Adam Rogers, Elizabeth, NJ Adam Rogers, Elizabeth, NJ Michelle Tomko, Homestead, PA Michelle Tomko, Homestead, PA Matthew Peifer, Pittsburgh, PA Matthew Peifer, Pittsburgh, PA Matthew Peifer, Pittsburgh, PA Nicholas Dzubak, Potomac, MD Nicholas Dzubak, Potomac, MD Nicholas Dzubak, Potomac, MD Amy Coffman, Phoenixville, PA Amy Coffman, Phoenixville, PA Amy Coffman, Phoenixville, PA Kevin Coffman, Phoenixville, PA Kevin Coffman, Phoenixville, PA Kevin Coffman, Phoenixville, PA Rachel Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ

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1953—64 1964—65 1965—90 1990—03 2003-16 2016—

Protopresbyter John Yurcisin Very Rev. Joseph Mihaly Rev. John J. Hriecenak Protopresbyter Stephen Sedor Rev. William Conjelko Protopresbyter Andrew Hutynan Protopresbyter Michael Rosco Protopresbyter Mark Leasure Rev. Matthew G. Stagon

National Senior A.C.R.Y. Spiritual Advisors 1952-54 1955-56 1957-62 1963-65 1966-67 1968 1969 -70 1971-73 1975-87 1988-96 1996-02 2002-04 2004—

Protopresbyter Stephen Sedor Protopresbyter Elias Kozar Protopresbyter Michael Sopoliga Rev. Frank Mesaros Rev. Nicholas Smisko Rev. Frank Mesaros Very Rev. Peter Buletza Protopresbyter Michael Polanichka Protopresbyter Frank Miloro V. Rev. John Fedornock Very Rev. David Cochran Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky Protopresbyter Peter Paproski

National Junior A.C.R.Y. Spiritual Advisors 1983-88 1988-96 1996-02 2002 2003 2004—

Very Rev. David Smoley Rev. R. Michael Zak Very Rev. Kenneth Bachofsky Very Rev. Mark Leasure Rev. David Zuder Very Rev. Miles Zdinak

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Yolanda Nitkulinec, Johnstown, PA Mary Ann Varmega, Youngstown, OH Helen Petrunchik, Taylor, PA

1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Delores Brudnak, Johnstown, PA Kathryn Holtz, California, PA Yolanda Nitkulinec, Johnstown, PA Irma Opacic, Johnstown, PA Pauline Koval, Yonkers, NY Mary Holypa, Buffalo, NY Helen Buydos, Windber, PA Joseph Furda, Elizabeth, NJ Mary Sandak, Johnstown, PA Rita Kushner, Endicott, NY Nicholas Butch, Binghamton, NY Christine Weiss, Rahway, NJ Margaret Komisar, Windber, PA Gloria Sesock, Homer City, PA Irene Popp, Johnstown, PA Mary Ann Macko, Endicott, NY Mary Turcola, Youngstown, OH Andrew Talarovich Jr., Homer City, PA Mae Krett, Johnstown, PA Rose Marie Smisko, Perth Amboy, NJ Nancy Kobal, Johnstown, PA Laura and John Kramer, Youngstown, OH Olga Gallos, Rockaway, NJ Rose Hilbocky, Johnstown, PA Lynda Sayers, Sharon, PA Joyce Kerr, Johnstown, PA Mark Samilenko, Phoenixville, PA Chris Hudack, Potomac, MD Linda Furko, Phoenixville, PA Stella Nitkulinec, Johnstown, PA Ann Marie Calvasino, Endicott, NY Nick Yakubik, Potomac, MD Janet Yakubik, Potomac, MD Barbara Gunning, White Plains, MD Charles Ellis Sr., Binghamton, NY John Sheptak, Phoenixville, PA Sandra Kaytek, Binghamton, NY Chris Fallon, Potomac, MD

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Cheryl Dutko, Binghamton, NY Verna Czap, Hawk Run, PA Linda Taveir-Dasilva, Potomac, MD Dawn Krzyzanowski, New York, NY Louise Brudnak, Johnstown, PA Donna Provel, Manville, NJ Cindy Dzubak, Potomac, MD

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Helen Elkanic, McKeesport, PA Irene Marko, East Chicago, IN Marge Lenchis, Gary, IN Betty Murda, Buffalo, NY Marion Stegun, New York, NY Mary Hlinko, New York, NY Dolores Panchisin, Johnstown, PA Evelyn Sabol, Bayonne, NJ Irene Chomko, Yonkers, NY Betty Dankovich, Buffalo, NY Mildred Balisen, Scranton, PA Helen Blasko, Sharon, PA Evelyn Hrapchak, Pittsburgh, PA Helen R. Knight, New Castle, PA Janet Vislocky, Manville, NJ Judith Babich, East Pittsburgh, PA Beth Hawke, Homestead, PA Deborah Mesaros, Allentown, PA Constance Evanisko, Johnstown, PA Lucy Kindja, Johnstown, PA Barbara Hlivko, Johnstown, PA Deborah Sapolich, Johnstown, PA Marion Barnansky, Taylor, PA Linda Chalachan, Binghamton, NY Janet Deneselya, Rankin, PA Elaine Labick, Phoenixville, PA Linda Serko, Elizabeth, NJ Pamela Rinow, Buffalo, NY Anna Jane Misichko, Niles, IL Mary C. Buletza, Rankin, PA Lorraine Kudelko, Sharon, PA Becky Slovesko, Windber, PA Mary Ann Nekolek, Yonkers, NY

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Rebecca Luchok, Morgantown, WV Debbie Sabol, Stratford, CT Christine Timko, Monongahela, PA Tamara Evanisko, Johnstown, PA Margie Kovach, Cheektowaga, NY Veronica Diles, Warren, OH Nadine Bucek, Binghamton, NY Susan Breno, Phoenixville, PA Melinda Joy Sudik, Hawk Run, PA Beth Garland, Monongahela, PA Mary Benyo, Danbury, CT Cindy Coe, Ambridge, PA Lisa Piatak, Stratford, CT Kelly Ryan, Johnstown, PA Dawn Sikoryak, New York, NY Amy Oblinsky, Warren, OH Lynn Lorenzi, Pittsburgh, PA Suzanne Urban, Homestead, PA Suzanne Urban, Homestead, PA Angie DiPaoli, St. Clair, PA Angie DiPaoli, St. Clair, PA Danielle Fecso, Perth Amboy, NJ Elizabeth Thomas, Warren, OH Emily Fencik, Bayonne, NJ Elizabeth Fedornock, East Pittsburgh, PA Elizabeth Fedornock, East Pittsburgh, PA Stephanie Coffman, Hobart, IN Amanda Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ

Miss Junior A.C.R.Y. 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976

Diane Hudak, Pittsburgh, PA Margaret Sanger, Pittsburgh, PA Tina Shutack, Phoenixville, PA Joan Sipida, Freeland, PA Mary Buletza, Rankin, PA Cheryl Regan, Buffalo, NY Sonia Sydorwicz, Buffalo, NY Joyce Buydos, Windber, PA Valerie Lang, Buffalo, NY Christine Stefanik, Bayonne, NJ

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Julie Ann Ziehard, Sharon, PA Faith Fedornock, East Pittsburgh, PA Andrea Laichak, Johnstown, PA Debbie Sabol, Stratford, CT Kim Sorrentino, Stratford, CT Lisa Fachko, Buffalo, NY Claudine Paccio, Binghamton, NY Susan Breno, Phoenixville, PA Tasha Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Dawn Marie Piatak, Stratford, CT Stephanie Miloro, Johnstown, PA Rebecca Zak, East Chicago, IN Lisa Piatak, Stratford, CT Kelly Ryan, Johnstown, PA Amy Bachofsky, Homestead, PA Jessica Bagdonis, St. Clair, PA Beth Johnson, Niles, IL Beth Bachofsky, Homestead, PA Marika Chudacik, Binghamton, NY Elizabeth Fedornock, East Pittsburgh, PA Sharon Lorenzi, Pittsburgh, PA Cynthia Ross, Barton, OH Stephanie Nakonecznyi, Phoenixville, PA Emily Fencik, Bayonne, NJ Rachel Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Lindsay Winkler, Ambridge, PA Stacey Carlisle, East Pittsburgh, PA Barbara Barone, Rahway, NJ Caitlin Righetti, Ambridge, PA Katie Verbitsky, St. Clair, PA Alison Tusick, Ambridge, PA Emily Matelan, Rankin, PA Joanna Puzakulics, Binghamton, NY Angela Sudik, Potomac, MD Anastasia Koss, Phoenixville, PA Kate Rael, New York, NY Jess Pak, Elizabeth, NJ Alexa Fitzgerald, Rockaway, NJ Alexandra Benc, New York, NY

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Julia Timko, New York, NY Bianca Kuzma, Perth Amboy, NJ Juliana Zdinak, Windber, PA

National Junior A.C.R.Y. Presidents 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Paul Maydak, Johnstown, PA Christine Fedornock, East Pittsburgh, PA Melinda Sudik, Hawk Run, PA Stephen Petrick, New York, NY Natasha Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ John Smith, Potomac, MD Johannah Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Jason Smith, Potomac, MD Jason Smith, Potomac, MD Matthew Moriak, St. Clair, PA Sarah Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Sarah Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ David Chendorain, Phoenixville, PA Sarah Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Jodi Hann, Monongahela, PA Jodi Hann, Monongahela, PA Amanda Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Amanda Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Amanda Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Matthew Dutko, Binghamton, NY Rachel Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Rachel Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Rachel Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Katherine Steinstra, Homestead, PA Alex Breno, Potomac, MD Alex Breno, Potomac, MD Maria Korchak, Binghamton, NY Tim Paproski, Stratford, CT Tim Paproski, Stratford, CT Tim Paproski, Stratford, CT Josef Samilenko, Stratford, CT Josef Samilenko, Stratford, CT Alexa Fitzgerald, Rockaway, NJ Juliana Zdinak, Windber, PA Juliana Zdinak, Windber, PA

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A.C.R.Y. Faces and Places National Junior of the Year 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 2010

Cara Paccio, Binghamton, NY Rick Dutko, Binghamton, NY Nicholas Yurschak, Niles, IL Elizabeth Fedornock, East Pittsburgh, PA Amanda Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Amanda Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Matthew Stagon, East Pittsburgh, PA Rachel Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Stacey Carlisle, East Pittsburgh, PA Danielle DelVillano, Binghamton, NY Nicole DelVillano, Binghamton, NY Maria Korchak, Binghamton, NY Kyra Leasure, Taylor, PA

Mr. Junior A.C.R.Y. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

John Fucsko, Homestead, PA Jason Sheptak, Phoenixville, PA John Fallon, Potomac, MD Nathan Bachofsky, Warren, OH Kevin Coffman, Hobart, IN Alex Righetti, Ambridge, PA Adam Coffman, Hobart, IN John Steinstra, Homestead, PA Alex Breno, Potomac, MD Andrew Timko, New York, NY Michael Korchak, Binghamton, NY Tim Paproski, Stratford, CT Paul Zdinak, Windber, PA Josef Samilenko, Stratford, CT Chris Puzakulics, Binghamton, NY Zachary Fitzgerald, Rockaway, NJ Bryan Bilanin, Phoenixville, PA Christopher Dzubak, Potomac, MD Joshua Loposky, Mercer, PA

Senior A.C.R.Y. Individual Achievement Award 1989 1992

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Margaret Chica, Windber, PA Michael Kundrat, Binghamton, NY

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008

Irene Dzubak, Potomac, MD John and Marie Smith, Potomac, MD Donna Yarina, Johnstown, PA John and Sheila Hrapchak, Potomac, MD Maryann Hudak, Bayonne, NJ Elizabeth Michel, Potomac, MD George and Mildred Sukal, Homestead, PA Nicholas Dzubak, Potomac, MD Alex and Eleanor Breno, Phoenixville, PA Harry and Barbara Coe, Ambridge, PA Peter and Debbie Samilenko, Stratford, CT Arthur Steinstra and Anna Pishnik, Homestead, PA Susan Semancik and Martha Slepak, Homestead, PA Sonia Woloshyn, Elizabeth, NJ

Junior Advisor of the Year 2000 2001 2004 2007 2009 2010 2011

Nancy Yurschak, Niles, IL Pani Eleanor Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Chrissy Adzima, Bridgeport, CT Christine Srnka, Binghamton, NY Nadine Korchak and Barbara Puzakulics, Binghamton, NY Pani Beverly Leasure, Taylor, PA Deborah Samilenko, Stratford, CT

Senior and Junior A.C.R.Y. Chapter Achievement Award 1962 1963 1964 1967 1968 1969 1970

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Junior Homestead, PA Homestead, PA Homestead, PA Homestead, PA Homestead, PA Binghamton,NY Binghamton, NY

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Ligonier, PA Rankin, PA

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Rankin, PA Buffalo, NY Windber, PA Niles, IL and East Chicago, IN East Chicago, IN Windber, PA Washington, DC

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Johnstown, PA Buffalo, NY and Taylor, PA Windber, PA Youngstown, PA Buffalo, NY Wilpen, PA

Sharon, PA Ligonier, PA Buffalo, NY, Stratford, CT, Windber, PA Sharon, PA Stratford, CT Elizabeth, NJ Rankin, PA Elizabeth, NJ Morgantown, WV Elizabeth, NJ Monongahela/ Monongahela/ Jacobs Creek, PA Jacobs Creek, PA Binghamton, NY Elizabeth, NJ Johnstown, PA and New York, NY Homer City, PA Johnstown, PA Elizabeth, NJ Potomac, MD Monongahela/ Jacobs Creek,PA East Pittsburgh, PA Elizabeth, NJ Phoenixville, PA Monongahela/ Jacobs Creek,PA Homestead, PA Elizabeth, NJ Monongahela/ Potomac, MD Jacobs Creek, PA Johnstown, PA Elizabeth, NJ Potomac, MD Phoenixville, PA Elizabeth, NJ Phoenixville, PA Stratford, CT Elizabeth, NJ Elizabeth, NJ Phoenixville, PA Bayonne, NJ Binghamton, NY Elizabeth, NJ Phoenixville, PA Elizabeth, NJ Phoenixville, PA Ambridge, PA Elizabeth, NJ Potomac, MD Binghamton, NY Bayonne, NJ Elizabeth, NJ Bayonne, NJ Binghamton, NY

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Nesquehoning, PA Binghamton, NY Bayonne, NJ Elizabeth, NJ Elizabeth, NJ Bayonne, NJ Elizabeth, NJ Binghamton, NY Nesquehoning, PA Phoenixville, PA Potomac, MD Bayonne, NJ

A.C.R.Y. National Conventions Year Host—Location 1939 Johnstown, PA 1940 Perth Amboy, NJ Six Year Lapse 1947 Homestead, PA in Pittsburgh, PA 1948 Yonkers, NY in New York, NY 1949 East Chicago, IN and Chicago, IL 1950 Ambridge, PA 1951 Buffalo, NY 1952 Bridgeport, CT 1953 Taylor, PA and Scranton, PA 1954 New York, NY 1955 Akron, OH 1956 Binghamton, NY and Endicott, NY 1957 Homestead, PA in Pittsburgh, PA 1958 Nesquehoning, PA in Hazelton, PA 1959 Youngstown, OH 1960 Scranton, PA 1961 New Castle, PA 1962 Phoenixville, PA 1963 Homestead, PA in Pittsburgh, PA 1964 Perth Amboy, NJ 1965 Johnstown, PA 1966 Taylor, PA in Scranton, PA 1967 Pittsburgh, PA 1968 Perth Amboy, NJ 1969 Sharon, PA 1970 Freeland, PA 1971 Rankin, PA 1972 Binghamton, NY 1973 Ligonier, PA

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Stratford, CT Buffalo, NY Perth Amboy, NJ Homestead, PA in Pittsburgh, PA Niles, IL Windber, PA in Seven Springs, PA New York, NY Rankin, PA Binghamton, NY Barton, OH in Pittsburgh, PA Johnstown, PA Morgantown, WV Potomac, MD East Pittsburgh, PA Homer City, PA in Indiana, PA Stratford, CT Ambridge, PA Phoenixville, PA Monongahela/Jacobs Creek, PA Bayonne, NJ Homestead, PA Binghamton, NY Hawk Run, PA Johnstown, PA Potomac, MD Scranton, PA New York, NY Elizabeth, NJ Warren, OH Pittsburgh District in Pittsburgh, PA Bayonne, NJ Binghamton, NY Warren, OH East Pittsburgh, PA Elizabeth, NJ Binghamton, NY Pittsburgh, PA Homestead, PA Johnstown, PA Niles, IL Phoenixville, PA Binghamton, NY

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Potomac, MD Homestead, PA Phoenixville, PA

Bowling Tournaments Year Host—Location 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984

Sharon, PA Homestead, PA Gary, IN Endicott, NY Johnstown, PA Endicott, NY Elizabeth, NJ New York, NY Buffalo, NY Taylor, PA Elizabeth, NJ Youngstown, OH Binghamton, NY Buffalo, NY Stratford, CT McKeesport, PA Binghamton, NY Sharon, PA Scranton, PA Homestead, PA Endicott, NY Taylor, PA Stratford, CT East Pittsburgh, PA Endicott, NY Central City, PA Elizabeth, NJ Pittsburgh, PA Binghamton, NY Johnstown, PA Stratford, CT East Chicago, IN Elizabeth, NJ Buffalo, NY Stratford, CT Sharon, PA

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East Chicago, IN Monongahela/Jacobs Creek, PA Binghamton, NY Elizabeth, NJ Endicott, NY New York, NY Potomac, MD Elizabeth, NJ East Chicago, IN Stratford, CT Danbury, CT Pittsburgh, PA Phoenixville, PA Stratford, CT Binghamton, NY Endicott, NY Homestead, PA

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Niles, IL Phoenixville, PA Eastern Seaboard District Johnstown, PA Potomac, MD Stratford, CT (Silver Lane) Pittsburgh, PA Phoenixville, PA Potomac, MD Stratford, CT Phoenixville, PA Ambridge, PA Elizabeth, NJ Stratford, CT Woodstock, GA Rockaway, NJ Perth Amboy, NJ

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2018 A.C.R.Y. Award Recipients No Photo Available

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Anna K. Binghamton, NY

Tatiana K. Phoenixville, PA

Bianca K. Perth Amboy, NJ

Bryan B. Phoenixville, PA

Alexandra B. Perth Amboy, NJ

Alexa F. Rockaway, NJ

Lauren F. Rockaway, NJ

Sarah H. Monongahela, PA

Josef S. Stratford, CT

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Noah S. Johnstown, PA

Adam L. Taylor, PA

Chris P. Binghamton, NY

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A.C.R.Y. Activities

Faithful from Diocesan Parishes listen intently to one of the presentations at the Eastern Region A.C.R.Y. Lenten Retreat.

Faithful listen attentively to Metropolitan Gregory during the Central Region A.C.R.Y. Lenten Retreat at Saint Nicholas Church in Homestead, Pennsylvania.

Fr. Matthew Stagon and Sub-deacon Andrew Wyeth speak with the young people at the Eastern Region Lenten Retreat in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

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Pani Marianna Bannon was the main speaker at the Western Region A.C.R.Y. Lenten Retreat at Descent of the Holy Spirit Church in Schererville, Indiana.

The newly-formed Junior A.C.R.Y. Chapter of St. John the Baptist Church in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania are shown collecting supplies for a local nursing home.

The faithful of Saints Peter and Paul Church in Rockaway, New Jersey in attendance at the Eastern Region A.C.R.Y. Retreat stopped for a photo.

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A.C.R.Y. Activities

(Above) The Junior A.C.R.Y. Board meets on Friday evening of the A.C.R.Y. Bowling Tournament in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. (below) The Prom Queen and Prom King, are shown alongside their Junior Prom Princess and Prince during the Saturday evening 80’s Prom.

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The Pentecost Divine Liturgy was beautifully celebrated by Metropolitan Gregory together with Diocesan clergy in attendance at St. John the Baptist Church in Perth Amboy, New Jersey during the A.C.R.Y. Bowling Tournament. George Hanas, the Cantor and Choir Director of St. John’s conducted a combined choir which sang the responses.

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A.C.R.Y. Activities

The various victors pose with their Metropolitan and their trophies at the conclusion of the 70th National A.C.R.Y. Bowling Tournament while these friends (below) strike a pose at the Black and White Night Grand Banquet.

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A.C.R.Y. Activities

Old friends gathered together for the dancing to music performed by the Ariana Lem Joy Trio (above) following the Grand Banquet at the National A.C.R.Y. Bowling Tournament in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

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A.C.R.Y. Activities

Aaron Zak of the Host Chapter welcomed Delegates to the 73rd National Convention in Pittsburgh at the start of the First Business Session.

Junior A.C.R.Y. President Juliana Zdinak and Corresponding Secretary Bianca Kuczma present a check from the National Junior A.C.R.Y. Lenten Youth Project to Saint John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario during their Mission Trip to Toronto in July. They are shown with Deacon Paul Tadros.

The membership of the Holy Ghost A.C.R.Y. Chapter #30 graciously welcomed delegates at the to the 74th A.C.R.Y. Convention in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

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A.C.R.Y. Activities

Senior A.C.R.Y. Officers took part in profitable discussion during their Friday evening board meeting under the leadership of Metropolitan Gregory and the outgoing President Kevin Coffman of the host chapter.

Saturday evening at the convention brought the ever anticipated Derby Nite back. Delegates and guests were welcomed by the smiling face of Stephanie Nakoneczhny.

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The A.C.R.Y. backdrop was again a popular place to stop for a photo with both old friends and new.

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A.C.R.Y. Activities

Junior A.C.R.Y. Officers held the candles for the Gospel Reading during the Sunday Divine Liturgy at Holy Ghost Church in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

The 2018 Mr. and Ms. Junior A.C.R.Y., Joshua Loposky and Juliana Zdinak are shown together at the Grand Banquet of the A.C.R.Y. Convention.

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These young ladies danced their way right out of their shoes late into the evening at the Grand Banquet of the A.C.R.Y. Convention.

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Metropolitan Gregory was greeted with flowers by Junior A.C.R.Y. Members from Holy Ghost Church in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania during the Grand Banquet at the National A.C.R.Y. Convention.

These smiling faces were excited to be back home together at Camp Nazareth for the Annual Junior A.C.R.Y. Fall Retreat.

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First Holy Confessions

Kristina Kucher and Alexander Lucas made their First Holy Confession at St. Mary Church in Morgantown, West Virginia. They are shown with Parish Priest, Fr. George Ellis and their Sunday School Teacher, Barbara Ruschak.

(To the left) Rachel Irwin and Benjamin Potter made their First Holy Confession at St. Nicholas Church in Erie, Pennsylvania. They are shown with Parish Priest, Fr. Nicholas Mihaly.

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First Holy Confessions

Albert Pimenov and Ryan Epps made their First Holy Confession at St. Nicholas Church in Homestead, Pennsylvania. They are shown together with their Sunday School Teacher Andrea Urban, Altar Servers, Deacon Marc Wisnosky, and Parish Priest, Fr. R. Michael Zak.

(Left to right) Sophia Lizanets, Vera Anderson, Nicholas Mallick, and Marabella Duguid made their First Holy Confession at St. John the Baptist Church in Rahway, New Jersey. They are shown with their teacher, Olga Sisoev, and Parish Priest, Fr. Andrew Fetchina.

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First Holy Confessions

These children made their First Holy Confession at Christ the Saviour Church in Rockford, Illinois. They are shown with Parish Priest, Fr. Jonathan Bannon.

These children from Holy Ghost Church in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania made their First Holy Confession. Parish Priest is Fr. John Fedornock.

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Sunday School Students from St. Nicholas Church in New York (Tenth Street), New York made their First Holy Confession. They are shown with Parish Priest, Fr. William Bennett and Sunday School Teacher, Dawn Krzyzanowski.

Ivan Troychock made his First Confession at St. John the Baptist Church in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. He is shown together with Parish Priest, Fr. Robert Teklinski, and Protodeacon Emil Gulick.

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First Holy Confessions

Young ladies from St. Michael Church in Niles, Illinois made their First Holy Confession. They are shown with Parish Priest, Fr. Sam Sherry.

These Sunday School Students made their First Confession at St. Nicholas Church in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. They are shown with Parish Priest Fr. Edward Pehanich.

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First Holy Confessions

Elias Mastroberte, Samantha Ristvey, and Karsten Baker (from left to right) made their First Holy Confession at St. John the Baptist Church in, Hermitage, Pennsylvania. They are pictured with Parish Priest, Fr. David Mastroberte.

These children made their First Holy Confession at St. Stephen Church in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. They are shown with Parish Priest, Fr. Tony Joseph.

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Graduates

(left to right) Irene Grysiak, Rebecca Perevuznik and Emily Perevuznik were honored by the faithful of St. John the Baptist Church in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania upon their respective graduation.

Graduates were honored at St. John the Baptist Church in Stratford (Silver Lane), Connecticut. They are shown with Parish Priest, Fr. Michael Macura.

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St. Nicholas Church in Erie, Pennsylvania honored Marisa Thornton on her graduation from Mercyhurst University. She is shown with Parish Priest, Fr. Nicholas Mihaly.

Alexandra Lion was honored by Saints Peter and Paul Church in Rockaway, New Jersey on her graduation from Boston University.

She is shown with Parish Priest, Fr. Matthew Stagon.

(To the left) The new Doctor, Kelly Ann Tomko was honored by the community of St. Nicholas Church in Homestead, Pennsylvania upon completing her Doctorate at the University of Bridgeport. She is shown with Parish Priest, Fr. R. Michael Zak.

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Graduates

The graduates (top row left to right) Isaac Hogsett, Jeremy Myer, Elijah Racz, Andrew De Bertanado, (bottom row left to right) Laura Schafer, Greta Shaffer, and Veronica Shaffer of St. Alexis Church in Battleground, Indiana are shown together with Parish Priest, Fr. Gregory Allard.

Parish Graduate Maksym Zabrodsky was honored by the faithful of St. Michael Church in Niles, Illinois. He is shown with Parish President, Wesley Stinich, and Parish Priest, Fr. Sam Sherry.

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High School Graduates (left to right) Alex Daw, Kaitlyn Thorn, Jenna Daw, Samantha Trumpower, and (far right) College Graduate Lauren Babbie were honored by St. Nicholas Church in Homestead, Pennsylvania. They are shown with their Parish Priest, Fr. R. Michael Zak.

Parish Graduates (left to right) Alexander Ioukliaevskikh, Andrew McCausland, (eighth graders) Christina Gaydos, and Olga Horbal (high school) were honored by the faithful of St. Nicholas Church in New York (Tenth Street), New York.

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Graduates

Parish Graduates (left to right) Katie Huott (Sienna College), Melanie Sulich (University of Connecticut), and Anastasia Radcliff (Danbury High School) were honored at Holy Trinity Church in Danbury, Connecticut. Parish Priest is Fr. Luke Mihaly.

Ryan Osargos, Matthew Conjelko, and Maja Sepecan (front row left to right) were honored by Saints Peter and Paul Church in Homer City, Pennsylvania upon their graduation. Parish Priest is Fr. Matthew Conjelko.

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The Real Mixed Marriage Problem Rev. Fr. Aris Metrakos

The summertime is the season for American Orthodox Churches to convene conferences, convocations, and conventions. Annually or biannually, well-intentioned and earnest layleaders and clergy sacrifice some of their vacation time to address a broad array of weighty subjects affecting the National Church, dioceses, and the local parish. May the Holy Spirit guide their deliberations!

This time of meetings means that there will be lots of opportunities to drag out and revisit one of the great canards of American Orthodoxy: "The Mixed-Marriage Problem." For literally as long as I can remember, there has not been a gathering of churchmen and women, wherein someone has not stood up to lament the "fact" that we are losing our young adults because they are entering into mixed2019

marriages.

For those unacquainted with contemporary Orthodox Christian terminology, a mixed-marriage is not a contract for life with you and your pet. (I'm not making this up -- check out the Internet sites that offer this service if you don't believe me.) It is neither a wedding between persons of different races (a relatively common occurrence in the Church) nor between a person who is Orthodox with a non-Christian (a bond forbidden by the Church). In modern Orthodox parlance, a mixedmarriage is the matrimonial union between an Orthodox Christian and a Christian from another tradition.

For too many American Orthodox Christians, the mixed-marriage conventional wisdom follows this line of reasoning. In our pluralistic society,

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The Real Mixed-Marriage Problem we cannot avoid the fact that most of our youth will choose spouses who have had a different religious upbringing. With these unions comes an inevitable dilution and disintegration of the practices of the Orthodox Faith.

The Greek Orthodox version of the typical harangue sounds something like this: "My boy Costa married a xeni (stranger, outsider, foreigner) and now he doesn't come to Church!"

I don't buy it.

My mother became Orthodox because of marriage. So did my father-in -law. So did my mother-in-law's mother-the first or one of the first converts in Jacksonville, Florida. Yia-Yia (Greek for "grandmother") could not have been more white-bread. She grew up a Methodist in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Her grandfather was a sergeant in the Confederate Army who fought under General Lee at Appomattox. All three embraced Orthodoxy at a time when the Liturgy was performed completely in the Greek language and there was no strategy for Church growth like small groups or Wednesday evening Bible studies.

My family's witness confirms what I have seen in parish ministry. Whenever the Orthodox partner in a marriage is strong in his or her beliefs, the nonOrthodox spouse develops almost immediate admiration for the Orthodox Church.

usually at least a sense of respect for the Orthodox way.

Mixed-marriages in America expose a problem, and it's not that Vassiliki is engaged to a blonde named Bubba.

Protestant and Roman Catholic fiancĂŠs are not leading our young away from the Church. We are the source of the problem. We raise young people who are lukewarm in their faith.

There's good news and bad news from the "we're-losing-our-youth" front.

First, the bad news. There is no silver bullet youth ministry or Sunday school program that will turn a young person into a pious, believing, and committed Orthodox Christian.

Now, the good news: there is no silver bullet youth ministry or Sunday school program that will turn a young person into a pious, believing, and committed Orthodox Christian.

Are you worried that one day you may have red-headed grandchildren who think that icons violate the Second Commandment? Here is what you need to do.

Take your child to as many services of the Church as possible from the time the child is forty days old. I don't care how many dirty looks Mrs. X gives you. Her grown kid is probably at home sleeping off his hangover. Keep the fasts. Pray together often, and at least before every meal. Participate together as a family in all of the sacraments -- including confession.

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The Real Mixed-Marriage Problem time you trash talk a priest or bishop as you sit around the Sunday table, your children become very confused.

Psychologically, they see the clergy in their vestments as Jesus and you as God the Father. More often than not, the confusion you create is too difficult for young people to process and they will just drop out.

If reading this article makes you wince, I apologize. But there is even more good news. It's never too late to change.

ing the issue of living the life of the Church earlier in your own children's lives, then repent yourself. The change in your heart will affect everyone around you. Believe me, even if your kids are grown, they're still watching you.

When all is said and done, marrying someone who is not Orthodox threatens only the faith of the faithless.

Lived Orthodoxy is the pearl of great price that many seek but too few find.

Could we please stop wringing our hands over the "mixed-marriage problem?" My wife's Yia-Yia would have said, "That dog don't hunt." She also would have said during the Paschal season, “Christ is Risen!�

If you are a young married Orthodox Christian not going to Church, get there next Sunday. Bring your spouse.

See your priest. Get with the program.

Your marriage can grow richer and stronger.

Father Aris Metrakos is a priest of the If you're a parent that regrets not forc-

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Birthdays and Anniversaries

John and Ann Gaydos celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary at St. John the Baptist Church in Pittsburgh (Northside), Pennsylvania.

Parish Priest is Fr. David Urban.

Peter and Mary Ceselka were honored with a Hramota on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary at St. Nicholas Church in New York (Tenth Street), New York. Parish Priest is Fr. William Bennett.

Tim and Marybeth Newkirk were honored on their 25th Anniversary with a Hramota from Bishop Gregory recognizing the occasion at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Rockaway, New Jersey.

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Joe and Marge Roman celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Rockaway, New Jersey. They are shown with Parish Priest, Fr. Matthew Stagon.

(To the left) David and Andrea Urban were honored on their 50th Wedding Anniversary at St. Nicholas Church in Homestead, Pennsylvania.

They are shown with Parish Priest, Fr. Michael Zak.

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Birthdays and Anniversaries

Cliff Back of Saints Peter and Paul Fr. Lawrence Barriger celebrated his Church in Rockaway, New Jersey cele- 65th Birthday at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Freeland, Pennsylvania. brated his 90th Birthday in May.

Mary Medvecky celebrated her 95th Birthday at St. Nicholas Church in New York (Tenth Street), New York. She is pictured with Parish Priest, Fr. William Bennett.

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John Fetchko celebrated 101st Birthday at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Windber, Pennsylvania.

He is shown with Parish Priest, Fr. Miles Zdinak and Deacon Robert Conjelko.

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Paul and Pat Sikoryak celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary and were honored with a Hramota at St. Nicholas Church in New York (Tenth Street), New York. Parish Priest is Fr. William Bennett.

Arch and Char Meyers were honored on their 50th Wedding Anniversary at Joe Roman of Saints Peter and Paul St. John the Baptist Church in Hawk Church in Rockaway, New Jersey celeRun, Pennsylvania. brated his 90th Birthday in September.

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Gerald and Marlene Blacklaw, members of St. Michael Church in Niles, Illinois celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

John Bilanin of Holy Ghost Church in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania celebrated his 95th Birthday. He is shown with Parish Priest, Fr. John Fedornock.

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The faithful of St. John the Baptist Church in Hermitage, Pennsylvania honored Fr. David and Pani Vikki Mastroberte on their 10th Wedding Anniversary.

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Archon Wesley and Jean Stinich celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary at St. Michael Church in Niles, Illinois. Parish Priest is Fr. Sam Sherry.

Judy Moore was honored by St. Nicholas Church in Barton, Ohio on the occasion of her 95th Birthday. She is shown with Parish Priest, Fr. Michael Kabel.

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Ken and Kathy Mysliwiec were honored on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary at St. Michael Church in Niles, Illinois.

Anna Benyo was honored on her 95th Birthday by the faithful of St. Nicholas Church in New York (Tenth Street), New York.

Protodeacon Theodore and Kathleen Worobey were honored by the faithful of St. Michael Church in Freeland, Pennsylvania for their 20 years of diaconal service.

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Fr. Peter and Pani Carol Paproski were honored by the parish family of St. John the Baptist Church in Stratford (Broadbridge Avenue), Connecticut on the occasion of Fr. Peter’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood. They are shown together with Bishop Gregory, and son, Tim Paproski.

Fr. Ken and Pani Mary Bachofsky celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary and Father’s 40th Anniversary of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood at St. Nicholas Church in Warren, Ohio.

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New Diocesan Faces

Michael Coviello was received into the Orthodox Faith at St. Nicholas Church in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Chris and Crystal Clinton along with their children, Rosa Jane, Ian, and Matthew Hoffman was baptized at St. Gabriel were received into the Ortho- Nicholas Church in New York (Tenth dox Faith at St. Nicholas Mission in Street), New York.

Murphy, North Carolina.

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Nicholas DiMaggio was received into Mark Duda was received into the Orthothe Orthodox Faith at Holy Ghost dox Faith at St. Mary Church in MorganChurch in Schererville, Indiana. town, West Virginia.

Marissa Thornton and Adydin Zill were received together into the Orthodox Faith at St. Nicholas Church in Erie, Pennsylvania. They are shown with their Sponsors, Pani Stacey Mihaly and Phyllis Tarasovich.

(To the left) Tamara Reynolds was received into the Orthodox Faith at Saints Joseph and Andrew Mission in Candler, North Carolina.

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Dana Young was received into the Or- Emilia Gould was baptized at Saints thodox Faith at Saints Peter and Paul Peter and Paul Church in Rockaway, New Jersey.

Church in Windber, Pennsylvania.

The youngest catechumen, Jack Erber was received into the Orthodox Faith by Chrismation along with the members of his immediate family and others on Holy Saturday at Christ the Saviour Church in Rockford, Illinois.

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Nathaniel Yanoso was baptized at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Rockaway, New Jersey.

Jackson was baptized at St. John the Baptist Church in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania.

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Vera Bay Honeycutt was baptized by Helen Marie Bennett was baptized at St. her grandfather, Fr. Tony Joseph at Nicholas Church in New York (Tenth St. Stephen Church in Latrobe, Penn- Street), New York. sylvania.

Victoria Jasinski was baptized at St. Nicholas Church in New York (Tenth Street), New York.

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Jonathan Shenesky and Maria Mantlik were received into the Orthodox Faith at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Rockaway, New Jersey.

God’s Handmaiden, Styliani, was baptized at Presentation of our Lord Church in Hollywood, Florida. Parish Priest is Fr. Demetrious Glimidakis.

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John and Joanna Reis were re- Aubree Viola Thoma was baptized at St. Steceived into the Orthodox Faith at phen Church in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

St. Nicholas Mission in Murphy, North Carolina.

Maximus West was baptized at St. Nicholas Church in Barton, Ohio.

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A New Hiero-Martyr of Carpatho-Russia: Saint Maxim Sandovich

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r. Maxim was born in Galicia in the Horlitsky District, the son of Timofei and Christina Sandovich of the village of Zdynia. His father, Timofei, was a prosperous farmer who also served as cantor (psalomschik) in the local parish church.

His pastoral and missionary service was not to last for long, for the militia were ever vigilant; he was denounced by a Ukrainian teacher, a certain Leos, and the Austrian gendarmes carried him off in chains to a prison in Lvov in 1912. He was to languish in prison without trial or inquest for two years, enduring indescribably horrible condiMaxim, having completed four years tions and abuse. Finally, on the very of study at the gymnasium (high eve of World War I he was released school) in Novy Sanch, stole across for lack of evidence. the border into Russia and entered the novitiate at the great Pochaev Lavra in Fr. Maxim returned again to his home Volynia. Subsequently he attended the in the village of Hrab, but was not fatOrthodox seminary at Zhitomir, and ed to remain there long. The first after marrying a young Orthodox shots fired in the new war were the woman named Pelagia, was ordained heralds of a new repression of Russoin 1911 to the holy priesthood and phile Carpatho-Russians. On August 4, 1914, the militia arrested the young returned to his homeland. priest, his father, mother, brother and 2019

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A New Hiero-martyr of Carpatho-Russia wife and after much abuse dragged them off in shackles to the district prison in Horlitsk. The road was rough and the prisoners were forced to travel on foot, prodded on by the bayonets of the gendarmes. Words cannot convey the suffering of the innocent Sandovich family.

Two days passed in prison, and Sunday, August 6th, dawned. Having risen from his bunk before the light of day, Fr. Maxim read his morning prayers and three akathists.

Then he stood motionless, lost in thought, gazing out the little window of his cell, trying to catch a glimpse of his wife or one of his relatives. They had all been imprisoned in different

cells and were denied permission to see each other. The silence of the grave lay on the gloomy building, but beyond the walls the noise of a crowd could be heard.

What could this portend?

Could they have brought in some new "spies"? Perhaps they had caught some new deserters the terrors of war for many are hard to bear. Suddenly a loud thud on the prison's black gates broke the priest's reverie. It was not yet six o'clock. A mustachioed German captain from Linz, Dietrich, a man with a reputation for cruelty and sadism entered the prison compound with two soldiers and four gendarmes. They were followed close

Fr. Maxim’s old Church near his home village of Zdynia.

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A New Hiero-martyr of Carpatho-Russia ing not in the least. He walked as befits a follower of Christ, calmly, with measured gait, to the fateful wall.

Again silence reigned. An execution was to be carried out in the name of the "apostolic" emperor - the execution of a Russian priest on Russian land!

Captain Dietrich, the hero of the day, ripped the cross from Fr. Maxim's chest, cast it to the ground at the priest's feet and trampled it under foot; he then tied the prisoner's hands behind his back and bound his eyes with a black kerchief.

"You do these things needlessly. I have no intention of running away."

The captain laughed diabolically and with a piece of white chalk drew a line behind by the prison wardens, various across the priest's chest on his black civil servants, officers and a small riassa as a target for the riflemen. group of curious ladies. This entou- Then he arranged the executioners rage was headed by Pan Mitshka, the two gendarmes on each side. The two starosta of the Horlitsky District. The soldiers, heavily armed, stood only order was given for the warden to three paces from the defenseless man. bring Fr. Maxim forth from his cell.

An even more profound stillness deSilence fell. scended upon the scene. Starosta Two soldiers led the twenty-eight year Mitshka took a blue paper from his old Orthodox priest from the prison briefcase and read the death sentence. and suddenly he realized where it was A short command was uttered by the they were taking him. "Be so good as captain; the sabre was raised; when it not to hold me. I will go peacefully was lowered the carbine rifles soundwherever you wish," he said humbly, ed. The echo of the shots reverberatand with the dignity that becomes a ed through the back corridors of the true shepherd of souls he walked to prison, and again the silence of the cemetery ripped the prison courtyard. the sight of his final torments.

Across this silence the voice of Fr. The murmuring of the crowd and the Maxim was heard distinctly: "Long live venomous glances they threw the the Russian people!" he cried, leaning "traitor" affected his courageous bearhis head against the prison wall. "Long 2019

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A New Hiero-martyr of Carpatho-Russia live the Holy Orthodox Faith!" he continued, his voice becoming weaker. "Long live Slavism!" he finished, barely audible. These were his final words.

inconsolably in her cell; and when the shots that brought an end to her young husband's life rang out, she fell senseless to the ground.

Thus died Fr. Maxim Sandovich, a Wracked with the throws of death, his modern martyr for Holy Orthodoxy. powerful frame slid down the wall to the flagstones of the courtyard. One of the gendarmes approached and ended the priest's sufferings with three shots from his revolver; the priests brains splattered against the prison wall.

His aged father and mother both watched the heroic death of their son in silence, but Pelagia, his wife, wept

Great Vespers celebrated in the Church of the Holy Trinity in Gorlice, Poland in the presence of the relics of St. Maxim Sandovich. His relics were transferred to this Church in September 2007.

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Necrology: Departed Hierarchs of the Diocese

His Eminence, Metropolitan Orestes P. Chornock Departed this life February 17, 1977

His Grace, Bishop Peter Shymansky Departed this life May 17, 1964

His Grace, Bishop John R. Martin Departed this life September 30, 1984

His Grace, Bishop Methodios Kanchuha Departed this life May 16, 1982

His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas R. Smisko Departed this life March 13, 2011

May Their Memory Be Eternal and Forever!

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Deceased Clergy of our Diocese January 7 January 8 January 11 January 22 January 23

January Rev. James Stropko Rev. Maximillian Maruschak Deacon Richard Howrilka Very Rev. John Stefanik Protopresbyter Michael Sopoliga

1976 1966 2013 2000 2009

February 4 February 8 February 9 February 10 February 16 February 17 February 22 February 28

February Rev. John Housty Rev. Basil Dudash Rev. Mr. Charles Snitzer Protopresbyter Michael Tidick Rev. Michael Sotak Metropolitan Orestes P. Chornock Protopresbyter Andrew Hutnyan Deacon Michael Kozar

1990 1970 1966 1962 1947 1977 2004 2016

March 2 March 5 March 11 March 13 March 17 March 24 March 27 March 31

March Hieromonk Seraphim Deacon Robert Kuchta Rev. Basil Huha Metropolitan Nicholas Smisko Protopresbyter Nicholas Woloshuk Deacon James Janiec Very Rev. Basil Barany Rev. Andrew Pankov

1987 2016 1978 2011 1985 2014 1965 1984

April 10 April 20 April 24 April 27

April Rev. Stephen Kundla Very Rev. Basil Kurutz Protopresbyter Stephen Dutko Rev. Charles Lehman

2013 1971 2009 2013

May 5 May 5 May 15 May 16 May 17

May Protopresbyter Ronald Hazuda Rev. William George Protopresbyter Michael Rosco Rt. Rev. Bishop Methodius Kanchuha Rt. Rev. Bishop Peter Shymansky

2017 2017 2013 1982 1964

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June 4 June 6 June 6 June 10 June 11 June 13 June 15 June 20 June 28

June Rev. Andrew Sabak Very Rev. Charles Panchisin Protopresbyter Shephen Shutack Rev. Alexander Kossey Protopresbyter Elias Kozar Rev. George Perhach Very Rev. Nicholas Cheselka Protopresbyter John Yurcisin Rev. Charles Kovich

1988 1992 2008 1945 2017 1938 1976 2003 2005

July 5 July 6 July 20

July Protopresbyter John Zeleniak His All Holiness Patriarch Athenagoras Protodeacon John Youhas

1999 1972 2012

August 2 August 9 August 12 August 19 August 21 August 22

August Protopresbyter Paul Tkach Deacon William Smith Very Rev. Dr. Stephen N. Jula Rev. George Dyak Protopresbyter Paul Herbert Rt. Rev. Peter E. Molchany

1963 1999 2014 1995 2016 1990

September 11 September 20 September 23 September 30

September Protopresbyter David Wine Rev. John Soroka Very Rev. Michael Conrad Rt. Rev. Bishop John R. Martin

2011 1944 2009 1984

October 1 October 2 October 14 October 22 October 27

October Deacon William Friedel His All Holiness Patriarch Dimitrios Very Rev. John Hutnyan Very Rev. Charles Sunderland Rev. Nicholas Navrocky

2011 1991 1971 2017 1945

November 11 November 17 November 19 November 30 November 30

November Rev. Peter Rusyn Rev. Michael Hrabar Protopresbyter John Dolhy Protopresbyter Michael Hanas Protopresbyter Stephen Sedor

1983 1940 2006 1996 2003

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December 8 December 13 December 17 December 21 December 21 December 23 December 25 December 25 December 26 December 26 December 28

December Protopresbyter Stephen Buletza Very Rev. John Kossey Rev. John Kushwara Protopresbyter Stephen Skasko Very Rev. Peter Halkovich Very Rev. David Sedor Rev. Alexander Harpas Rev. Albert Tomko Very Rev. John Rusyn Very Rev. Robert Salley Monk Nicholas Capece

2006 1985 1950 1992 1977 2008 1960 1964 1964 2002 2016

In Blessed Repose Grant Eternal Rest, O Lord, To Your Departed Servants, and Render Their Memory Eternal!

Eternal Memory!

Vicnaja Pamjat!

Diocesan Clergy Directory Allard, Rev. Gregory………………………………………………………..frgregory@gmail.com 1106 Wells Street, Lafayette, IN 47905……………….…………………..…(765) 471-2580 Aminov, Protodeacon Oleg 254 Butler Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906……………………………..…..(814) 536-1136

Anderson, Deacon John 1898 Cricket Lane, Sharpsville, PA 16150…………………………....…..(724) 383-4016 Andrejuk, Very Rev. Vasily 3 Darrell Court, Edison, NJ 08817 Atitienei, Rev. Nicolae 153 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4M 2E9 Canada……………(416) 466-5877 Azar, Deacon Michael 1616 East Gibson Street, Scranton, PA 18510…………………..……….(720) 810-5914

Bachofsky, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth M……………….otecken@yahoo.com 2053 North Road, NE, Warren, OH 44483………………………….…..(330) 372-9778 Bannon, Rev. Jonathan……………………………….……..………….. jsbannon@gmail.com 6174 Sulkey Lane, Rockford, IL 61108……………………………………..(815) 721-4952 Baranik, Very Rev. John A., Jr. (Medical Leave) 540 Dorothy Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906…………………………….…(814) 536-6849

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Barriger, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence R……………..…......camels19@ptd.net 451 Fern Street, Freeland, PA 18224……………………………….……….(570) 956-0749 Benc, Protodeacon Gregory….………………………..…...bencfamily@optononline.com 112 Lakeview Avenue, Watchung, NJ 07069……………………..…..…..(908) 757-0993 Bennett, Rev. William …………………………….………….fr.william.bennett@gmail.com 288 E. 10th Street, New York, NY 10009…………………………….……(212) 254-6685 Benyo, Rev. Peter..……………………………………………………..….….frpeter@verizon.net 53 Fulton Street, Hawk Run, PA 16840……………………………….…….(814) 342-0163 Bigham, Rev. Stephen………………..……………………….. Stephane_bigham@yahoo.ca 405 Rue Street, St. Eustache, Quebec, J7R-2M7 Canada…………….(450) 472-6128 Birthisel, Rev. Joseph………….…………………………………………. jbirthesel@gmail.com 12610 Easthampton Drive, Midlothian, VA 23113……………….……..(713) 408-0298 Blaschak, Very Rev. Thomas (Retired) 2109 Trace Street, Hermitage, PA 16148.………..………………………...(724) 308-6019 Blomeley, Rev. James…………………………………….fr.james.blomeley@gmail.com731 217 Peachtree Street, Murphy, NC 28906……………………….…….……(828) 361-1464 Bogdasavich, Priestmonk Nicholas General Delivery, Combermere, Ontario K0J 1L0 Canada Brancho, Very Rev. John S. (Retired)………………………………….frbrancho@aol.com 140 Stone Street, Johnstown, PA 15906…………………………..…….…..(814) 539-5043 Brisbine, Deacon Edward 3570 Sterling Park Circle, Apartment C, Grove City, OH 43123…..(330) 219-0988

Buczak, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Robert A…………………...frbuczak@outlook.com 249 Butler Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906………………………..……….(814) 539-8086 Chendorain, Very Rev. Michael…….…………………………..fmchendorain@gmail.com 145 Broad Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861…………………………..……(201) 486-2123 Choma, Rev. Nathaniel………………………………………..…...otecnathaniel@gmail.com 1907 Jenkins Street, Endicott, NY 13760……………………………………(330) 402-0352 Cmur, Rev. John (Retired)…………………………………..……………cmursr@comcast.net 3B Ironside Drive, Whiting, NJ 08759…………….……………….....…….(732) 716-1562

Cochran, Very Rev. Protopresbyter David..………………...pauldcochran@gmail.com 40 Beaver Dam Road, Stratford, CT 06614……………………………....(203) 385-1020 Conjelko, Rev. Matthew.……………………………………………conjelko6@gmail.com353 South 3rd Street, Indiana, PA 15701…………………………………….…...(724) 465-4934 Conjelko, Deacon Robert…………………………………….……….bconjelk1@comcast.net 516 Graham Avenue, Windber, PA 15963………………………..……….(814) 467-9270 2019

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Conjelko, Very Rev. Protopresbyter William (Retired)……..frbill217@frontier.com 972 Starboard Court, Hobart, IN 46342………………………………..….(219) 947-2375 Dranginis, Rev. Vincent 187 Justin Lane, Bluefield, WV 24701……………………………………….(570) 650-2517 Duranko, Very Rev. Protopresbyter John (Retired)…….revduranko1@netzero.com 212 Beaver Dam Road, Stratford, CT 06614……………………....……..(203) 375-8380 Dutko, Very Rev. Protopresbyter James S…………………...stmikesbng@earthlink.net 280 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905………………………………..(607) 797-4471 Dutko, Rev. Matthew…………………………………………………..fatherdutko@gmail.com 2263 East Cherokee Drive, Woodstock, GA 30188………………...….(404) 268-6359 Edgington, Rev. Joseph………………………………………….…..…fredgington@gmail.com 513 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314………………………..…...…..(703) 380-9673 Ellis, Deacon Charles 1134 Arnold Drive, Endwell, NY 13760…………………………………...(607) 785-1435 Ellis, Rev. George…………………………………………………......fr.georgeellis@gmail.com 19 West Park Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26501…………………………(304) 296-4319 Ellis, Rev. Kenneth………………………………………………..…………...kellis919@aol.com 902 Vaughn Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753…………………..……...…(732) 406-2422 Fedornock, Very Rev. Protopresbyter John (Retired).frjohnfedornock@gmail.com 5880 Moss Creek Drive, Mount Airy, MD 21771………………..……..(610) 639-6001 Fencik, Very Rev. John P………………………….……..…..padrefencik@optononline.net 90 W. 30th Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002………………………..…..……….(201) 436-5549

Ferencz, Very Rev. Nicholas………………………………………….nferencz35@gmail.com 545 Moreland Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15243…………………………….….(724) 953-6046 Fester, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Joseph 211 Cable Avenue, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112..................................(412) 824-0246 Fetchina, Very Rev. Andrew……………………………………….….frandrew@comcast.net 211 West Grand Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065………………………….….(732) 382-8844 Gavrilkin, Rev. Konstantin 284 Whitehead Avenue, South River, NJ 08882………………...………(347) 782-2341

Gido, Very Rev. Protopresbyter John P. (Retired)…………..…..mcgido@comcast.net 434 Fourth Street, Beaver, PA 15009…………………………………..…….(724) 775-4199 Gleason, Very Rev. James A., Jr…………………………………..……frgleason@gmail.com 431 Somerset Street, Johnstown, PA 15901.……………………..………..(814) 254-7181 Glimidakis, Rev. Demetrious 586 NW Azine Avenue, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983……..……..…………(970) 620-3899

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Greenwood, Rev. Kevin………………………………..…...fr.kevingreenwood@gmail.com P.O. Box 82109, Columbus, Ohio 43202……………………….……….…(614) 789-0771 Gromm, Rev. Andrew…………………………..………………stgregoryseaford@gmail.com 1100 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783………………………………....(516) 541-3628 Gulick, Protodeacon Emil.…………………………………………….…...deb.g@comcast.net P.O. Box 456, Port Matilda, PA 16870…………………………………..….(814) 692-1070 Hall, Deacon Stephen…………………………………………………stevehalldcn@gmail.com 24904 Magnolia Circle, Millsboro, DE 19966…………….……………...(240) 271-1712 Hanes, Deacon Steven 813 Cacaya Cove, Woodstock, GA 30188……………………..…………..(678) 637-6359 Havrila, Very Rev. Protopresbyter George (Retired) 3290 Starboard Way, Apartment 104, Portage, IN 46368…………….(219) 762-9998 Holowaty, Rev. Lev…………………………………………………………..L-s.holowaty@att.net 545 East 77th Avenue, Schererville, IN 46375……………..……………..(219) 864-4342 Hubiak, Deacon Robert (Suspended) Hutnyan, Very Rev. Protopresbyter George (Retired)……..nina_hutnyan@hmis.org 6172 St. Andrews Drive, Canfield, OH 44406…………………………..(330) 286-5127 Ioukliaevskikh, Rev. Alexandre 485 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701………………………………….(914) 963-5549 Joseph, Very Rev. Tony (Retired)……………………………….…..fathertj@atlanticbb.net 108 Stoneybrook Lane, Johnstown, PA 15904…………………………….(814) 266-9475 Kabel, Very Rev. Michael…………………………………………stnicholas777@yahoo.com P.O. Box 777, Barton, OH 43905……………………………………..…..….(740) 695-9533 Kadlec, Very Rev. Thomas J………………………………………….….…...frtjk@yahoo.com 14 Chisholm Trail, Orchard Park, NY 14127…………….………….…..(716) 662-6915 Kaluzhnyi, Rev. Alexei P.O. Box 127, Greentown, PA 18426…………………………………..…..(570) 903-9312 Kish, Rev. Karl (Military Chaplain)………………………………….karlkish@hotmail.com 503 Nile Court, Westminster, MD 21157 Kleban, Very Rev. Michael A. (Retired)………..……………………rkleban@stny.rr.com 119 North Adams Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760……………………….…(607) 785-4719 Klein, Rev. Thomas.………………………………………..…….frthomas@embarqmail.com 2079 Wayne Road, Chambersburg, PA 17201……………………………(717) 264-7158 Koch, Deacon Donald 21 Pinehurst Court, East Amherst, NY 14051………………………..….(716) 688-6579

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Kossey, Rev. David J..………………………………………………………..kossey@gmail.com 121 East Seventh Street, New York, NY 10009………………..………..(212) 674-1066 Kovac, Very Rev. Ronald (Retired)……………………………………rkovac1@stny.rr.com 512 South Benita Boulevard, Vestal, NY 13850……………..………….(607) 768-0769 Krivonak, Rev. Stephen E. III (Supply Priest)…………………………..skurve95@att.net 350 Baldwin Road R-9, Parsippany, NJ 07054…………………………….(973) 402-9440 Kruge, Protodeacon Anthony 287 Dublin Road, Southbury, CT 06488………………………………..….(203) 592-6483 Laliberte, Deacon Michael 15 Biscaye Crescent, Ottawa, ON K2E 5R9 Canada………………..….(613) 228-8290 Lazarek, Very Rev. John D. (Retired)………………………………..revjdl123@gmail.com 8218 Still Pond Court, Trinity, FL 34655……………………………………(412) 310-0608 Leasure, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark……………………………..fr.mal@comcast.net 745 S. Keyser Avenue, Taylor, PA 18517………………………………….(570) 562-1170 Leussis, Rev. Dimitrios …………………………………………………….dleusicons@aol.com 3644 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084…………………………..(904) 463-4266 Loposky, Very Rev. Stephen ……………………..……………...campnazareth@acrod.org 339 Pew Road, Mercer, PA 16137………………………………………...…..(724) 662-4840 Lowery, Rev. Mark P.O. Box 82109, Columbus, OH 43202………………………….………...(614) 784-1419 Lucas, Very Rev. Robert E. 1798 Aqutong Road, New Hope, PA 18938…………………..………….(609) 460-4083

Lysack, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Maxym………………………frmaxym@sympatico.ca 26 Bowmoor Avenue, Nepean, ON K2E-6M4 Canada………………..(613) 723-7790 Macura, Very Rev. Edward………………………………………frmichael@optononline.net 600 Silver Lane, Stratford, CT 06614………………………………..………(203) 386-8888 Mahler, Rev. Daniel…………………………………….………..carpathianpriest@gmail.com 61 Canada Road, Painted Post, NY 14870……………..……………….....(607) 962-5285 Mastroberte, Rev. David……………………………………..david.mastroberte@gmail.com 799 Karen Lane, Hermitage, PA 16148…………………………………..…(724) 813-3172

Mihaly, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Luke……………………………….padreluke@aol.com 74 Joe’s Hill Road, Danbury, CT 06811……………………………………(203) 748-0671 Mihaly, Rev. Nicholas…………………………………………..……nmihaly1013@gmail.com 1115 East Avenue, Erie, PA 16503………………..…………….……….……(203) 241-1027 Miklos, Very Rev. Michael J. (Retired)……………..mmiklos@tampabay.rr.com 1347 18433 Reynolds Parkway, Unit 12, Orlando, FL 32833…………..…..(321) 413-2107

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Miller, Rev. Alexis…………………………………………..……..fatheralexmiller@gmail.com 4626 West Fall Creek Road, Crawfordsville, IN 47933………………..(765) 307-0515 Miloro, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P (Retired)………fpmiloro@atlanticbb.net 157 Rockwell Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15905…………………………..…(814) 410-3498 Mozes, Very Rev. Theodore Z. 1314 Randall Avenue, Levittown, PA 19057…………………………..….(215) 943-8222 Mucha, Deacon Pawel 155 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4M 2E9 Canada…..………(416) 466-1357 Ostafiychuk, Very Rev. Vasyl 1008 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON Canada………………………..….(419) 536-4449 Paproski, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Peter……………….………rppaproski@gmail.com P.O. Box 66, Phoenixville, PA 19460………………………………………..(610) 933-3336 Parks, Rev. Photios Clayton 37 Two Swans Lane, Flat Rock, NC 28731…………………………………(703) 498-0434 Pasieka, Rev. Michael 1500 North Maplewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622………….…….…(312) 751-9168 Patrick, Rev. George R. (Retired) 140 Lavale Drive, Apartment 508, Monroeville, PA 15146…………..(412) 414-4704 Pehanich, Very Rev. Dr. Edward………………………………………..fredpeh@gmail.com 10062 Firethorn Drive, North Huntingdon, PA 15642……………..….(724) 863-3741 Polanichka, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael (Retired).…mpolly137@verizon.net 137 Hermitage Hills Boulevard, Hermitage, PA 16148…………….….(724) 981-2520

Prepelka, Very Rev. Robert………………………………………….….otecbob@comcast.net 125 Magnolia Street, Whitaker, PA 15120………………………………….(412) 462-4955 Pribish, Very Rev. John R. 668 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202…………………………..………….(908) 354-1384 Psenechnuk, Very Rev. Michael J. (Retired) 865 Francis Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861…………………..………...…(908) 227-7999 Rebeck, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Robert J…………………………rebeck426@aol.com 1231 North 14th Street, Whitehall, PA 18052……………………...…….(610) 432-0272

Roscanu, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Radu………………….radu.roscanu@videotron.ca 14 Avenue du Crochet, Laval-des-Rapides, Quebec H7N 3Z2……..(450) 967-7792 Rustick, Rev. Michael…………………………………………….rusorthodox47@yahoo.com 225 Chandler Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906…………………….….…...(814) 539-0116 Salley, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Richard G. 205 East Reynolds Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101………..……………(724) 652-7602 2019

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Sherry, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Samuel J………………………………frsam@juno.com 7313 N. Waukegan Road, Niles, IL 60714…………………………………(847) 647-8398 Shuster, Rev. Michael…………………..…………………………………….fldeanery@aol.com 11200 Elgin Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34608…………………..….……(352) 686-6050 Slovesko, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael (Retired) 830 Academy Heights Avenue, Ephrata, PA 11752……………………..(717) 738-2785 Smoley, Very Rev. Protopresbyter David (Retired)…holysmoley@roadrunner.com 1731 West 50th Street, Erie, PA 16509……………………….………..…...(814) 823-4707 Sodini, Deacon Peter………………………………………………………...pesodini@msn.com 4400 West Thome Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646………………..….……..(773) 750-8970 Stagon, Rev. Matthew G……………………………………….…….fatherstagon@yahoo.com 66 Beach Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866……………………………..…………(973) 627-1462 Staviski, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Peter ………………………….….frdad@gateway.com 6634 Orangewood Drive, Highland, CA 92345………………………..…(909) 862-9205 Stienstra, Deacon Arthur…………………………………………………artstraster@gmail.com 10145 Hillcrest Avenue, Wexford, PA 15090……………………………..(412) 491-9544 Tadros, Deacon Paul 155 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4M-2E9 CANADA……....(416) 466-1357 Tatum, Rev. Maximus (Leave of Absence)…………………Priestmaximus@gmail.com 14010 E. Le Grand Road, Le Grand, CA 95333……………...…..…….(757) 270-2160 Teklinski, Rev. Robert………………………………………………………..teklbob7@aol.com 9 West Railroad Street, Nesquehoning, PA 18240………………..…….(570) 669-6623

Tobias, Very Rev. Jonathan (Medical Leave of Absence)……janotec77@gmail.com 305 Country Club Drive, Edenton, NC 27932…………………………….(412) 427-4195 Ubertino, Very Rev. Robert (Suspended)………………………..info@stjohnmission.org 153 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4M-2E9 CANADA……….(416) 466-5877 Urban, Rev. David………………………………………………………..fr.sleepless@gmail.com 1940 Wightman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217…………………….…...….(412) 225-4669 Valasek, Rev. Donald (Suspended)………………………………...dvalasek@frontier.com 3720 Main Street, Apartment 717, Weirton, WV 26062

Vaskalis, Rev. Daniel……………………………………..……………...frdvaskalis@gmail.com 621 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18510………………………………..……...(570) 861-2712 Valukeviec, Deacon Janke 4058 Ruskin Road, Rockford, IL 61101……………………………………..(815) 968-7328 Watson, Rev. Frederick (Retired)………………………………..fr.frederick@comcast.net 32335 Fish Hook Loop, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545………………..…..(610) 937-0889

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Wisnosky, Deacon Dr. Marc, PhD 4015 Boulevard Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217…………………………..…(412) 378-6765 Worobey, Protodeacon Theodore J..………………………………..tjworobeysr@aol.com 320 Oleckna Street, Throop, PA 18519………………………………..…...(570) 489-2657 Wyborski, Rev. Nicholas (Retired)…………………………….….frnicholas.w@gmail.com 222 El Camino Real Circle, Winter Springs, FL 32708.………..……..(863) 838-9423 Zak, Very Rev. R. Michael…………………………………………….…….frmzak@gmail.com 903 Ann Street, Homestead, PA 15120………………………………………(412) 461-3264 Zarynow, Very Rev. Peter…………………………………………….…frzarynow@gmail.com 10201 Democracy Boulevard, Potomac, MD 20854………………..….(301) 299-5120 Zboyovski, Rev. John (Retired)…………………………..…….frjohnzboyovski@msn.com 10 Daniel Ridge Road, Candler, NC 28715…………………………..…..(828) 667-4748 Zdinak, Very Rev. Miles P………………………………………………frmiles@atlanticbb.net 163 Hoffman Farm Road, Windber, PA 15963…………………………..(814) 467-7444 Zias, Rev. Jeff………………………………………………………..……..zprophetjohn@aol.com 106 North Morris Street, St. Clair, PA 17970…………………..…………(570) 429-0670

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Diocesan Deacons Protodeacon Gregory Benc, St. John the Baptist Church, Perth Amboy, NJ Protodeacon Emil Gulick, St. John the Baptist Church, Hawk Run, PA Protodeacon Oleg Aminov, Saints Peter and Paul Church, Central City, PA Protodeacon Theodore Worobey, St. Michael Church, Freeland, PA Protodeacon Anthony Kruge, Holy Trinity Church, Danbury, CT Deacon Janke Valukeviec, Christ the Saviour Church, Rockford, IL Deacon Donald Koch, St. Mary Church, Cheektowaga, NY Deacon Robert Conjelko, Saints Peter and Paul Church, Windber, PA Deacon Edward Brisbine, Holy Cross Mission, Columbus, OH Deacon Michael Laliberte, Christ the Saviour Church, Ottawa, ON Deacon Arthur Stienstra, St. Nicholas Church, Homestead, PA Deacon Stephen Hall, St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Waldorf, MD Deacon John Anderson, St. John the Baptist Church, Hermitage, PA Deacon Pawel Mucha, St. John the Compassionate Mission, Toronto, ON Deacon Charles Ellis, St. Michael Church, Binghamton, NY Deacon Peter Sodini, St. Michael Church, Niles, IL Deacon Marc Wisnosky, PhD, St. Nicholas Church, Homestead, PA Deacon Michael Azar, St. George Church, Taylor, PA Deacon Steven Hanes, St. Elizabeth Mission, Woodstock, GA Deacon Paul Tadros, St. Silouan the Athonite Mission, Toronto, ON

Diocesan Sub-deacons Sub-deacon John Sikoryak, St. Nicholas Church, New York, NY Sub-deacon Paul Sikoryak Jr., St. Nicholas Church, New York, NY Sub-deacon Robert Yurvati, Protection Church, Allentown, PA Sub-deacon Joel Pleban, St. John the Baptist Church (Silver Lane), Stratford, CT Sub-deacon Leonard Myers, St. Michael’s Church, Clymer, PA Sub-deacon Gary Grysiak, St. John’s Church, East Pittsburgh, PA Sub-deacon Michael Owczar, St. Gregory’s Church, Seaford, NY Sub-deacon Wylie Meath, St. John’s Church (Silver Lane), Stratford, CT Sub-deacon Joseph Laput, St. John the Baptist Church (Silver Lane), Stratford, CT Sub-deacon Michael Glogg, Saints Joseph and Andrew Mission, Candler, NC Sub-deacon Roy Black, St. Michael Church, Wood, PA Sub-deacon Douglas Kenneth Lauffer, St. John the Baptist Church, Ambridge, PA

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Sub-deacon Theodore Worobey Jr., St. George Church, Taylor, PA Sub-deacon Zachary Vaskalis, St. Michael Church, Freeland, PA Sub-deacon Timothy Eads, Holy Transfiguration Mission, Crawfordsville, IN Sub-deacon Daniel Meece, Holy Transfiguration Mission, Crawfordsville, IN Sub-deacon Andrew Halapin, St. Nicholas Church, Homestead, PA Sub-deacon Dan Korba, St. Paul the Apostle Church, Freehold, NJ Sub-deacon Joseph Brown, St. Nectarios Mission, Lakeland, FL Sub-deacon Michael Sivy, Nativity Church, Manassas, VA Sub-deacon Gregory Robel, Saints Joseph and Andrew Mission, Candler, NC Sub-deacon Roger Clark, Christ the Saviour Seminary, Johnstown, PA Sub-deacon Michael Vaporis, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Johnstown, PA Sub-deacon Brett Stiteler, Saints Peter and Paul Church, Homer City, PA Sub-deacon Stefan Popescu, Nativity Church, Manassas, VA Sub-deacon Albert Davis, Holy Resurrection Church, Potomac, MD Sub-deacon Ruairi Seamus Murray, Nativity Church, Manassas, VA Sub-deacon Daniel Seaman, Nativity of Our Lord Church, Manassas, VA Sub-deacon Ryan Ferko, Holy Ghost Church, Phoenixville, PA Sub-deacon Chris Greenhill, St. John Church, Bridgeport, CT Sub-deacon David Hutnyan, St. Michael Church, Youngstown, OH Sub-deacon Karoly David, St. Thomas Church, Waldorf, MD Sub-deacon Abraham Wehbi, Christ the Saviour Church, Ottawa, Canada Sub-deacon Marc Blaydoe, St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Waldorf, MD Sub-deacon Christopher Gombos, St. John the Baptist Church, Stratford, CT Sub-deacon Adam Wyborski, Protection Church, Allentown, PA Sub-deacon Daniel Coffman, Descent of the Holy Spirit Church, Schererville, IN Sub-deacon Michael Oleksa, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Johnstown, PA Sub-deacon Fulton Peter Flynn, St. Nectarios Mission, Lakeland, FL Sub-deacon Steven Sitko, St. John the Compassionate Mission, Toronto, Canada Sub-deacon Gregory Zuder, St. Mary Church, Akron, OH Sub-deacon Andrew Wythe, St. John the Baptist Church, Perth Amboy, NJ Sub-deacon Nicholas Worobey, St. George Church, Taylor, PA Sub-deacon Jason DeMas, St. Nicholas Mission, Murphy, NC Sub-deacon Maximus Cannaverde, St. Nicholas Mission, Murphy, NC Sub-deacon Arsenio Tibayan, St. Silouan the Athonite Mission, Toronto, ON Sub-deacon Andreas Kotantoulas, St. Silouan the Athonite Mission, Toronto, ON Sub-deacon Mark Gibbs, Saints Joseph and Andrew Mission, Candler, NC 2019

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Tonsured Diocesan Readers

Sub-deacon Victor Chiasson, Christ the Saviour Church, Ottawa, ON

Tonsured Diocesan Readers Reader John A Gido, St. John the Baptist Church, Ambridge, PA Reader Fred Leer, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Johnstown, PA Reader Andrew Sabak, St. Mary Church, Morgantown, WV Reader Michael Kull, Holy Ghost Church, Manville, NJ Reader Timothy Martin, St. John the Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, PA Reader Andrew Single, Saints Peter and Paul Church, Windber, PA Reader Michael DeMas, St. Nicholas Church, Warren, OH Reader Jeffrey Cayer, St. John the Baptist Church (Silver Lane), Stratford, CT Reader Benjamin Havrila, St. Nicholas Church, Hobart, IN Reader Roger John Bennett, St. Alexis Mission, Lafayette, IN Reader Gregory Kostraba, St. Alexis Mission, Lafayette, IN Reader Wayne Boutzale, St. Alexis Mission, Lafayette, IN Reader John Dorroll, St. Alexis Mission, Lafayette, IN Reader Justin Miller, Holy Transfiguration Mission, Crawfordsville, IN Reader Brad Schaffer, Holy Transfiguration Mission, Crawfordsville, IN Reader Robert Zizik, St. Nicholas Church, New York, NY Reader Andrew Hower, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Johnstown, PA Reader James Dunham, Nativity of Our Lord Church, Manassas, VA Reader Thomas Klimkewicz, Christ the Saviour Church, North Royalton, OH Reader David Tarasovich, St. Nicholas Church, Erie, PA Reader Michael Makuch, Saints Peter and Paul Church, Windber, PA Reader John Zboyovski, St. Joseph and Andrew Mission, Candler, NC Reader Benjamin Pribish, St. Nicholas Church, Elizabeth, NJ Reader David Danko, St. Elizabeth Mission, Woodstock, GA Reader Charles Havalchak, St. Mary Church, Corning, NY Reader Ernest Hill, St. Nicholas Church, Lansford, PA Reader Efraim Pfeil, St. Silouan Mission, Toronto, Canada Reader Luke Majernik, St. Michael Church, Rankin, PA Reader Ronald Pawuk, St. Michael Church, Wood, PA Reader Daniel Sponenburg, St. Michael Church, St. Clair, PA Reader Andrew Mowery, Saints Joseph and Andrew Mission, Candler, NC Reader Kristofer Carlisle, St. John the Baptist Church, East Pittsburgh, PA Reader Andrew Paproski, Holy Ghost Church, Phoenixville, PA

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Diocesan Clergy Wives Reader Anthony Mannino, St. Elizabeth Mission, Woodstock, GA Reader Samuel Loposky, Saints Cyril and Methodios Church, Mercer, PA Reader Robert Serko, St. Mary Church, Endicott, NY Reader Edward Bundga, St. Mary Church, Endicott, NY Reader Gary Kaschak, St. Mary Church, Endicott, NY Reader George Magur, St. Mary Church, Endicott, NY Reader Mark Penzenik, Presentation of Our Lord Church, Hollywood, FL Reader Daniel Klassen, Presentation of Our Lord Church, Hollywood, FL Reader Noah Sakmar, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Johnstown, PA Reader Jacob Cooper, St. Michael Church, Binghamton, NY Reader Gilbert Hritz, St. Stephen Church, Latrobe, PA Reader George Kondus, St. Nicholas Mission, Murphy, NC Reader Kent Williams East, Epiphany Church, Huntington, PA Reader Luke O’Neal, St. Silouan the Athonite Mission, Toronto, ON Reader Nicolas Laliberte, St. Silouan the Athonite Mission, Toronto, ON Reader Nicholas Loposky, Saints Cyril and Methodios Church, Mercer, PA

Diocesan Clergy Wives Pani Joann Allard, wife of Rev. Gregory Allard, Lafayette, IN Pani Mary Bachofsky, wife of Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky, Warren, OH Pani Marianna Bannon, wife of Father Jonathan Bannon, Rockford, IL Pani Betty Jean Baranik, wife of Very Rev. John A. Baranik Jr., Johnstown, PA Pani Linda Barriger, wife of Protopresbyter Lawrence R. Barriger, Freeland, PA Pani Ileana Bennett, wife of Father William Bennett, New York, NY Pani Svetlana Birthisel, wife of Father Joseph Birthisel, Midlothian, VA Pani Susan Blomely, wife of Father James Blomely, Murphy, NC Pani Marie Brancho, wife of Very Rev. John S. Brancho, Johnstown, PA Pani Kathy Buczak, wife of Protopresbyter Robert Buczak, Johnstown, PA Pani Melissa Chendorain, wife of Very Rev. Michael Chendorain, Perth Amboy, NJ Pani Nicole Choma, wife of Father Nathaniel Choma, Endicott, NY Pani Andrea Cochran, wife of Very Rev. David Cochran, Bridgeport, CT Pani Mary-Margaret Conjelko, wife of Father Matthew Conjelko, Homer City, PA Pani Charlotte Conjelko, wife of Protopresbyter William Conjelko, Hobart, IN Pani Kristyn Dranginis, wife of Father Vincent Dranginis, Bluefield, WV Pani Patricia Duranko, wife of Protopresbyter John Duranko, Stratford, CT 2019

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Pani Kathleen Dutko, wife of Protopresbyter James S. Dutko, Binghamton, NY Pani Kathryn Dutko, wife of Father Matthew Dutko, Woodstock, GA Pani Stacey Edgington, wife of Father Joseph Edgington, Alexandria, VA Pani Cyndi Ellis, wife of Father Kenneth Ellis, Manville, NJ Pani Sarah Ellis, wife of Father George Ellis, Morgantown, WV Pani Delores Fedornock, wife of Protopresbyter John Fedornock, Mount Airy, MD Pani Annajane Fencik, wife of Very Rev. John P. Fencik, Bayonne, NJ Pani Joann Ferencz, wife of Very Rev. Nikolas Ferencz, Rankin, PA Pani Cathy Fester, wife of Protopresbyter Joseph Fester, East Pittsburgh, PA Pani Charity Fetchina, wife of Very Rev. Andrew Fetchina, Rahway, NJ Pani Joann Glimidakis, wife of Father Demetrious Glimidakis, Port St Lucie, FL Pani Joanna Gromm, wife of Father Andrew Gromm, Seaford, NY Pani Anna Havrila, wife of Protopresbyter George Havrila, Gary, IN Pani Sharon Holowaty, wife of Father Lev Holowaty, Schererville, IN Pani Dorothy Hutnyan, wife of Protopresbyter George Hutnyan, Canfield, OH Pani Patsy Joseph, wife of Very Rev. Tony Joseph, Latrobe, PA Pani Kelley Kabel, wife of Very Rev. Michael Kabel, Barton, OH Pani Linda Kadlec, wife of Very Rev. Thomas J. Kadlec, Cheektowaga, NY Pani Andrea Kish, wife of Chaplain Karl Kish, Westminster, MD Pani Carolyn Klein, wife of Father Thomas Klein, Chambersburg, PA Pani Paula Kossey, wife of Father David J. Kossey, New York, NY Pani Diana Lazarek, wife of Very Rev. John D. Lazarek, Trinity, FL Pani Beverly Leasure, wife of Protopresbyter Mark Leasure, Taylor, PA Pani Kyriaki Leussis, wife of Father Dimitrios Leussis, St. Augustine, FL Pani Daria Loposky, wife of Very Rev. Stephen Loposky, Mercer, PA Pani Marlene Lucas, wife of Very Rev. Robert E. Lucas, New Hope, PA Pani Yvonne Lysack, wife of Protopresbyter Maxym Lysack, Ottawa, ON Pani Joan Mahler, wife of Father Daniel Mahler, Painted Post, NY Pani Vicki Mastroberte, wife of Father David Mastroberte, Hermitage, PA Pani Bethany Mihaly, wife of Protopresbyter Luke Mihaly, Danbury, CT Pani Stacy Mihaly, wife of Father Nicholas Mihaly, Erie, PA Pani Karen Miklos, wife of Very Rev. Michael J. Miklos, Spring Hill, FL Pani Nina Miller, wife of Rev. Alexis Miller, Crawfordsville, IN Pani Constance A. Miloro, wife of Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Johnstown, PA Pani Marjorie Mozes, wife of Very Rev. Theodore Z. Mozes, Levittown, PA Pani Carol Paproski, wife of Protopresbyter Peter Paproski, Phoenixville, PA 292

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Pani Hannah Parks, wife of Father Photios Parks, Candler, NC Pani Patricia Patrick, wife of Father George R. Patrick, Monroeville, PA Pani Kathleen Pehanich, wife of Very Rev. Edward Pehanich, Monongahela, PA Pani Eleanor Polanichka, wife of Protopresbyter Michael Polanichka, Hermitage, PA Pani Eleanor Pribish, wife of Very Rev. John R. Pribish, Elizabeth, NJ Pani Barbara Psenechnuk, wife of Very Rev.Michael Psenechnuk, Perth Amboy, NJ Pani Stella Roscanu, wife of Protopresbyter Radu Roscanu, Quebec, Canada Pani Bonnie Sherry, wife of Protopresbyter Samuel J. Sherry, Niles, IL Pani Nancy Shuster, wife of Father Michael Shuster, Spring Hill, FL Pani Anna Marie Slovesko, wife of Protopresbyter Michael Slovesko, Ephrata, PA Pani Donna Smoley, wife of Protopresbyter David Smoley, Erie, PA Pani Eleni Stagon, wife of Father Matthew G. Stagon, Rockaway, NJ Pani Charlotte Staviski, wife of Protopresbyter Peter Staviski, Highland, CA Pani Carmen Tatum, wife of Father Maximus Tatum, Le Grand, CA Pani Peggy Teklinski, wife of Father Robert Teklinski, Nesquehoning, PA Pani Marsha Tobias, wife of Very Rev. Jonathan Tobias, Edenton, NC Pani Alexandra Urban, wife of Father David Urban, Pittsburgh, PA Pani Susan Watson, wife of Father Frederick Watson, Wesley Chapel, FL Pani Wanda Wyborski, wife of Father Nicholas Wyborski, Winter Springs, FL Pani Deborah Zak, wife of Very Rev. R. Michael Zak, Homestead, PA Pani Bernadette Zarynow, wife of Very Rev. Peter Zarynow, Potomac, MD Pani Cynthia Zboyovski, wife of Father John Zboyovski, Candler, NC Pani Elizabeth Zdinak, wife of Very Rev. Miles P. Zdinak, Windber, PA Pani Natalie Zias, wife of Father Jeff Zias, St. Clair, PA Pani Dolores Zuder, wife of Protopresbyter Dr. Myron Zuder, Akron, OH Ludmilla Aminov, wife of Protodeacon Oleg Aminov, Johnstown, PA Deborah Anderson, wife of Deacon John Anderson, Hermitage, PA Tamara Benc, wife of Protodeacon Gregory Benc, Watchung, NJ Rose Conjelko, wife of Deacon Robert Conjelko, Windber, PA Sally Ellis, wife of Deacon Charles Ellis, Binghamton, NY Deborah Gulick, wife of Protodeacon Emil Gulick, Port Matilda, PA Nancy Hall, wife of Deacon Stephen Hall, Millsboro, DE Michelle Hanes, wife of Deacon Stephen Hanes, Woodstock, GA Sally Hubiak, wife of Deacon Robert Hubiak Judy Koch, wife of Deacon Donald Koch, Cheektowaga, NY Jennifer Kruge, wife of Protodeacon Anthony Kruge, Danbury, CT 2019

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Adriana Laliberte, wife of Deacon Michael Laliberte, Ottowa, Ontario, Canada Irma Sodini, wife of Deacon Peter Sodini, Niles, IL Anna Stienstra, wife of Deacon Arthur Stienstra, Wexford, PA Alison Wisnosky, wife of Deacon Marc Wisnosky, Homestead, PA Kathleen Worobey, wife of Protodeacon Theodore Worobey, Freeland, PA

Widowed Diocesan Clergy Wives Pani Julia Barany Pani Mary Buletza Pani Amy George Pani Eleanor Herbert Pani Helen Hutnyan Pani Jean Hutnyan Pani Andrea Kovich Pani Gloria Lehman Pani Mary Panchisin

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2019 A.C.R.Y. Annual Sponsors Full-page Parish Sponsors Christ the Saviour Cathedral—Johnstown, PA Very Rev. Protopresbyter Robert Buczak, Pastor St. Mary Church—Dickson City, PA Rev. Alexei Kalyuzhni, Pastor Holy Resurrection Church and A.C.R.Y. Chapter #25—

Potomac, MD Very Rev. Peter Zarynow, Pastor and Spiritual Advisor Very Rev. Protopresbyter John Fedornock, Retired Dormition of the Theotokos Church—Akron, OH Very Rev. Protopresbyter Myron Zuder, Pastor St. John the Baptist Church and A.C.R.Y. Chapter #23— Stratford, CT Very Rev. Michael Macura, Pastor and Spiritual Advisor St. Michael Church—Niles, IL Very Rev. Protopresbyter Samuel Sherry, Pastor Archon Wesley A. Stinich, Parish Council President St. George Church—Taylor, PA Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure, Pastor St. Nicholas Church—New York (Tenth Street), New York Rev. William Bennett, Pastor Paul Sikoryak, Parish Council President St. Michael Church—Rankin, PA Very Rev. Nicholas Ferencz, Pastor St. Nicholas Church—Homestead, PA Very Rev. R. Michael Zak, Pastor Christ the Saviour Church—Rockford, IL Rev. Jonathan Bannon, Pastor

Half-Page Parish Sponsors Holy Ghost Church—Manville, NJ Rev. Kenneth Ellis, Pastor Descent of the Holy Spirit Church—Schererville, IN Rev. Lev Holowaty, Pastor 2019

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Half-Page Parish Sponsors—Continued Saints Peter and Paul Church—Central City, PA Protodeacon Oleg Aminov, Administrator Mary Ann Muha, Choir Director Andrew Muha, Steven Muha, and Walter Shutack, Cantors Saints Peter and Paul Church—Windber, PA Very Rev. Miles Zdinak, Pastor

St. Gregory of Nyssa Church—Seaford, NY Rev. Andrew Gromm, Pastor

Quarter-Page Parish Sponsors St. John the Baptist Church—Ligonier, PA Very Rev. Tony Joseph, Pastor St. Stephen Church—Latrobe, PA Very Rev. Tony Joseph, Pastor

St. Mary Church—Morgantown, WV Rev. George Ellis, Pastor St. John the Baptist Church—Rahway, NJ Very Rev. Andrew Fetchina, Pastor St. Alexis Church—Battleground, IN Rev. Gregory Allard, Pastor St. Michael Church—Clymer, PA Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank Miloro, Pastor ST. Michael Church and A.C.R.Y. Chapter #6—Freeland, PA Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence Barriger, Pastor and Spiritual Advisor Sandy Gower, Parish Council President Emil Bzdil, Senior Chapter President St. Michael Church—McKeesport, PA Rev. George Patrick, Pastor David Ruschak, Cantor

St. Nicholas Church—Jacobs Creek, PA Very Rev. Dr. Edward Pehanich, Pastor Michael Bobich, Parish Council President St. Nicholas Church—Warren, OH Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky, Pastor

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Quarter-Page Parish Sponsors—Continued Holy Transfiguration Mission—Crawfordsville, IN Rev. Alexis Miller, Pastor St. Nicholas Church—Scranton, PA Rev. Daniel Vaskalis, Pastor St. Nicholas Mission—Murphy, NC Rev. James Blomely, Pastor St. Nicholas Church—Monongahela, PA Very Rev. Dr. Edward Pehanich, Pastor

Full-Page A.C.R.Y. Chapter Sponsors A.C.R.Y. Chapter #41—Hawk Run, PA Rev. Peter Benyo, Spiritual Advisor Verna Czap, Chapter President Gloria Jean Reams, Carpathian Club President A.C.R.Y. Chapter #11—Homestead, PA Very Rev. R. Michael Zak, Spiritual Advisor Cathy Pawlik, Chapter President

Half-Page A.C.R.Y. Chapter Sponsors A.C.R.Y. Chapter #20—Johnstown, PA Very Rev. Protopresbyter Robert Buczak, Spiritual Advisor Donna Yarina, Chapter President Quarter-Page A.C.R.Y. Chapter Sponsors A.C.R.Y. Chapter #21—Taylor, PA Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure, Spiritual Advisor Michael Shimko, Chapter President A.C.R.Y. Chapter #30—Nesquehoning, PA Rev. Robert Teklinski, Spiritual Advisor Pani Peggy Teklinski, Chapter President

A.C.R.Y. Chapter #28—Monongahela-Jacobs Creek, PA Very Rev. Edward Pehanich, Spiritual Advisor Daniel Timko, Senior Chapter President Rachel Hetzler, Junior Chapter President A.C.R.Y. Chapter #40—Phoenixville, PA Very Rev. Protopresbyter Peter Paproski, Spiritual Advisor James Dutko, Chapter President 2019

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Quarter-Page A.C.R.Y. Chapter Sponsors—Continued A.C.R.Y. Chapter #42—Pittsburgh (Northside), PA Rev. David Urban, Spiritual Advisor Theresa Sharpless, Chapter President A.C.R.Y. Chapter #49—Erie, PA Rev. Nicholas Mihaly, Spiritual Advisor Phyllis Tarasovich, Chapter President

A.C.R.Y. Chapter #68—Niles, IL Very Rev. Protopresbyter Samuel Sherry, Spiritual Advisor Pamela Kuhn, Chapter President

Memorial Listings Most Reverend, Metropolitan Nicholas Very Rev. Protopresbyter Ronald Hazuda Pani Dolores Hazuda Very Rev. Protopresbyter John Yurcisin Pani Anna Yurcisin Very Rev. Protopresbyter John Zeleniak Pani Martha Zeleniak Rev. William George Basil V. Kmech Ernie Vasil Macura Family and Parishioners Walter Krochta Walter Lawruszko Walter Pleban John Sabol Julia and Joseph DaRe Mary DaRe Selecky Family Schwarz Family Parents of Pam Kuhn Sherry/Kopchak Family Charnota/Berzinis/Kocema Family Gluchman/Hare/Bockaky Family Sodini Family Smandra/Reparsky Family Darby/Choma Family Mary Bodak Cmur Peter and Ann Dahulich Christine Deutsch (Timko)

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Les Miller Vasyl Malos Michael Shimko John Orleski William Rachko Helen Petrunchik Dorothy Mashurak Margaret Rachko Keith Gnall Alice Ciaston Anna and Peter Haladay George and Helen Rachko Mary and Windwor Egan Maureen Rachko George Sr. and Bertha Hazuda Professor Andrew and Mary Panchisin George M. DeHaven George Tarasovich Jr. Louise and Elizabeth Bertolina Christine (Timko) Deutsch Michael and LIlas Sewchok William Smith Andrew and Anna Timko Churck Bobich Richard F. Farich Jason Bobich Michael and Helen Beres Michelle Dzvonik Michael and Pearl Hovan

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Memorial Listings—Continued Mary Evans Juba and Michael Juba Susan Semancik Professor Andrew Talarovich Edward Bonk, Sr.

Stephan Baronych Susan Baronych John Czibik George and Beatrice Stagon

A.C.R.Y. Annual Patrons Barton, OH Very Rev. Michael Kabel Pani Kelley Kabel Mike and Julia Schafer Erie, PA Reader David and Debra Tarasovich George and Alexander Hazuda John and Tamara Kloss Andy Shufran Phyllis Tarasovich Freeland, PA Ed Bereznak John and Mary Kost Paul Kost Helen Schwika Emma Stasko

Nesquehoning, PA Rev. Robert Teklinski Michael and Chris Marek Julie Hallahan Nancy Kerestus

Hawk Run, PA Aaron Gustkey MJ Gustkey Verna Czap Helen Beveridge Dorothy Sudik Susan Zelensky

New York (Tenth Street), NY Rev. William Bennett Pani Ileana Bennett Helen Bennett

Johnstown, PA His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory Tatsis Very Rev. Protopresbyter Robert Buczak Pani Kathy Buczak Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank Miloro Pani Connie Miloro Very Rev. John Brancho Pani Marie Brancho Evalyn Brudnak Louise Brudnak 2019

Karen Brudnak-Slate Lynn Brudnak-Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haschak Henry and Romaine Laichak Steve and Barbara Martyak Christopher and Roxanne Miloro Nicholas and Wendy Slachta Vivian Slachta Ron and Beverly Tinkle Donna Yarina John Yarina Ann Melanie Yurcisin

Taylor, PA William Hyduchak Ruth Macik St. George’s Social Club Carpatho-Rusyns of Anthracite Region Mary M. Rachko Elaine Orleski John Waering Rose Stone Samuel Hooshiar David Fife

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A.C.R.Y. Annual Patrons—Contiued Phoenixville, PA Very Rev. Protopresbyter Peter Paproski Pani Carol Paproski Kevin and Amy Coffman the Dutko Family Gregory and Maria Nakonecznyj John and Tracey Bilanin Greg and Carolyn Kushner the Koss Family the Halladay Family Niles, IL Very Rev. Protopresbyter Samuel Sherry Pani Bonnie Sherry Fr. Deacon Peter Sodini Irma Sodini and Family Archon Wesley and Jean Stinich Emil and Patty Misichko Brian and Kim Blacklaw Gerald and Marlene Blacklaw Steve and Ann Laduzinsky Suzanne Misichko Konstantine and Andrea Haralampopolos Mary Ciani and Family Ken and Kathy Mysliwiec Ralph and Mary Johnson Gerald Charnota Dr. Donna Berzinis and Family Carol Toepper Pittsburgh (Northside), PA Maria Urban Sophia Urban Rich and Renee Mirilovich Peggy Rusnak John and Theresa Sharpless Potomac, MD Alex Breno Eleanor Breno Christina Chow Katherine Chow George Dahulich Tim Dzubak

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John and Sheila Hrapchak John and Marie Smith Dan and Rachel Timko the Zarynow Family

Rockaway, NJ Rev. Matthew Stagon Pani Eleni Stagon Stan and Linda Brajer Joe and Marge Roman Barbara Kmech Barbara and Scott Fitzgerald Homestead, PA Very Rev. R. Michael Zak Pani Debbie Zak Fr. Deacon Art Steinstra Anna Pyshnik Fr. Deacon Marc Wisnosky Alison and Anastasia Wisnosky Richard and Lois Bachofsky Jean Colantoni Carol and Larry Dunn John and Michelle Fedornock Stephen and Carol Fucsko Jessica and Tim Krchmar Anna Marie Kline Dr. Andrea Mary Labik Cathy Pawlik Tom Pingor Shelly, Ryan and Lexx Joan Ribovich Alex and Ruth Salio Andrew and Lucy Tomko Cheryl Tomko Michele Tomko Dave and Andrea Urban Aaron and Alysha Zak Adam and Jean Zak Andrea Zober

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2019 A.C.R.Y. Annual Sponsors

A.C.R.Y. Annual Patrons Schererville, IN Rev. Lev Holowaty Pani Sharon Holowaty AJ Holowaty Anna Coffman Michael Coffman

Peter and Debbie Samilenko

Stratford (Silver Lane), CT the Macura Family and Parishioners Sub-deacon Chris Gombos and Family John and Mary Kamenitsky David Pleban Sandy Pleban

Elizabeth, NJ Very Rev. John Pribish Pani Eleanor Pribish Archon John and Sonia Halecky Ben, Amanda, and Rachel Pribish Chapter #34 Senior and Junior A.C.R.Y.

Hermitage, PA Jerry and Patti Chupak Steve and Natalie Lukac Steven and Courtney Lukac

A.C.R.Y. Annual Boosters Elizabeth, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boyne Homestead, PA John, Nathaniel, and Rachel Fedornock Rachel Hubert Janice and Don Kerr Dustin and Beatrice Lacko and Family Albert Maurer Jackie Maurer Susan Miller Norma Sotak Patty Buck Mary Janichko Rockaway, NJ Rockaway A.C.R.Y. Chapter #43 Seraphim Stagon Luka Stagon Hariklia Stagon Lauren Brajer Mary Beth Newkirk Alexa Fitzgerald Lauren Fitzgerald Nicole Fitzgerald Zachary Fitzgerald Johnstown, PA Christopher and Roxanne Miloro 2019

Hawk Run, PA Nathan Gustkey Ben Gustkey Emily Gustkey Erie, PA James and Nancy DHaven Potomac, MD Emily and William Dzubak Laci, Ava and Daniel Timko

Phoenixville, PA Gabriel Coffman Tatiana and Nadia Kushner Freeland, PA Emil Bzdil Susie Bzdil Tanya Bzdil Helen Bzdil Helen Kost MaryAnn and Steve Mischissin Natasha Young Stratford (Silver Lane), CT Carole Krochta Sharon Lawruszko Joe Samilenko

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A.C.R.Y. Annual Patrons—Continued Whiting, NJ Rev. John Cmur Anna Woodring Jacobs Creek, PA Michael Bobich Dawyn Bobich Becky Bobich Barb Hersh Bob Hersh Kathy Matey Lexie Matey Kaitlyn Erwin Kaileigh Erwin Natalie Bobich Anastasia Bobich Jack Bobich Lucas Miller Carolyn Jean Miller Monongahela, PA Very Rev. Edward Pehanich Pani Kathleen Pehanich Irene Pehanich Kaitlyn Caramela Lisa Caramela Rachel Hetzler Rob Hetzler Sarah Hetzler

Shelly Hetzler Frank Lomago Judi Lomago Fran Smith Don Smoley Mary Jane Smoley Donald Soukup Lilas Soukup Lilas M. Soukup Daniel Timko Donna Timko Brian J. Volk Claudia G. Volk John Volk II Ed White Linda White

Taylor, PA Very Rev. Protopresbyter Mark Leasure Pani Beverly Leasure Michael Shimko Ronald Wilson Joseph Rachko Maria C. Rachko William P. Rachko, Jr. Lauren S. Rachko Danielle Rachko Joseph and Susan Rachko

Tabitha of Joppa Vestments 2043 West Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA www.orthodoxvestments.com (610) 861-2731 Email: Tabitha@orthodoxvestments.com

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Future National A.C.R.Y. Events and Activities 2019 Lots-of-Luck Calendar Chapter #41 Hawk Run, Pennsylvania 2019 Bowling Tournament Chapter #25 Potomac, Maryland 2019 Convention Chapter #21 Taylor, Pennsylvania

2020 Lots-of-Luck Calendar Chapter #23 Stratford, Connecticut 2020 Bowling Tournament Chapter #34 Elizabeth, New Jersey 2020 Convention Chapter #40 Binghamton, New York

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