Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania

Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church Blessing of the Waters

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Reverend Michael Demko, rector of Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church, Berwick, blessed the waters of the Susquehanna River.

Christmas Concert at Holy Trinity 12/11/11

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Holy Annunciation Church Choir from Berwick, PA and directed by Reader David Kessler, presented a wonderful concert on December 11 at Holy Trinity Church in celebration of the Nativity.

Central PA District O Club Convention - 10/23/11

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

His Grace Bishop TIKHON makes an Archpastoral visit to Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in conjunction with the Central PA District O Club Convention.

Theophany, St. Michael's Church, Jermyn

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

TAMBURITZANS - 2/12/2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Holy Resurrection Cathedral announces its 19th Midwinter Ethnic Food and Craft Festival

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Saturday, February 11th

11AM–6PM

Orthodoxy Week 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Renowned Orthodox theologian to give Orthodoxy Week keynote address on “Being Human.” Click here for related information

Climacus Conference 2012 - February 24-25

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Byzantium - You are not Forgotten

History. Culture. Theology. Iconography.

Friday and Saturday, February 24, 25.

www.climacusconference.org

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Diocesan Council Meeting - 2/16/11

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The next meeting of the Diocesan Council is scheduled for Thursday, February 16^th at 10:30 A.M at Holy Ascension Church, 1228 Second Avenue, Berwick.

Communications Announcements

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

His Grace, Bishop TIKHON, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Aric Gingo as Assistant to the Bishop for Communications. Mr. Gingo succeeds Ms. Cindy Davis who has moved on to a full time career in social work. The diocese is very grateful to her for her work with both the diocesan website and Alive in Christ, both of which she has edited for the past two years.

Mr. Gingo is a member of our diocese, a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist parish in Edwardsville. He is a professional art director of almost twenty years experience and has both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Advertising and Design.

He will handle both the magazine and the website, as did Cindy. The diocesan administration welcomes his talent, experience and enthusiasm and looks forward to parish cooperation with him in making known the Good News as it is lived out in our parishes. He will be contacting the Rectors directly in the coming weeks to solicit ideas and information for the website and the magazine and other means of communication. The Diocese is reminded that all correspondence should continue as usual to the existing doepa email address.

Youth Winter Retreat - THIS WEEKEND!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The 2012 Annual OYAA DOEPA Winter Teen Retreat is this weekend!

IN MEMORIAM: Matushka Eleanor Krell

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Matushka Eleanor Kosko Krell, 85, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday evening, January 19, 2012 at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Born February 7, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Olga Zevan Kosko and wife of Reverend Father Adam Jacob Krell.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Reverend Father Adam Jacob Krell and son David Adam Krell.

Matushka Eleanor graduated from Plains Memorial High School, Plains, Pennsylvania, class of 1943.

With her late husband Father Adam, Matushka Eleanor served in numerous Orthodox parishes in Pennsylvania, including: St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Allison Park, Pennsylvania; St. Michael Church, Portage, Pennsylvania ; St. Nicholas Church, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania ; Holy Ascension Church, Lykens, Pennsylvania; and Saint Tikhon’s Monastery Church in South Canaan, Pennsylvania.

Prior to retiring, she enjoyed working at the business office at Cove Haven Resort, Lakeville, Pennsylvania; and as a member of the Crime Watch Unit of the Wilkes-Barre Police Department, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. In addition, she volunteered for many years at Geisinger Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her loving children, son Michael Adam and daughter-in-law Ruth, Hawley, Pennsylvania; daughter Deborah Krell Mills and son-in-law David Charles Mills, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania; sisters Vera and Husband Joseph Teddick, Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Lorraine Danilack, Brick, New Jersey; grandson Jonathan David Krell, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; great-grandchildren Elijah, Zirah and Kiana; and nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, at Holy Resurrection Cathedral, 591 North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with the celebration of the Panikhida at 6:30 p.m.

A funeral service will be held in Holy Resurrection Cathedral, 591 North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday morning, January 25, at 9:30 a.m. with the His Grace, Bishop Tikhon, Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, officiating. The celebration of the Panikhida will be held at 12:00 noon at Saint Tikhon’s Monastery Church, South Canaan, Pennsylvania. Interment will be in Saint Tikhon’s Cemetery, South Canaan, Pennsylvania.

Those wishing to remember Matushka in a special way may make contributions in her memory to Holy Resurrection Cathedral, 591 North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 South Main Street, Plains, Pennsylvania, 18705, 570-823-1001.

IN MEMORIAM: Matushka Joanna Pianovich

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Matushka Joanna Pianovich fell asleep early on the morning of January 14 at the Community Hospice in Scranton. She is the wife of retired Archpriest Eugene Pianovich, presently of Archbald, PA. Funeral services are tentatively scheduled to be held at St Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA, with a Panikhida on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. and the Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at St Tikhon's Monastery in South Canaan.

We ask for your prayers for the soul of the newly-departed handmaiden of God, Matushka Joanna. May her memory be eternal!

Revitalization Committee News & Documents

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:41:49 -0500

News from Missionary Christina Semon

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:41:49 -0500

Click here to read about Christina's continuing ministry in Romania and future plans.