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  • His Eminence Archbishop Mark Calls for Prayers for Stephanie Hojnicki
    04/15/26
    BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Bright Wednesday, His Eminence Archbishop Mark has called for prayers for Stephanie Hojnicki, the beloved grandmother of Archpriest Timo...
  • Archbishop Mark Travels Across the Diocese During Holy Week and the Feast of Great and Holy Pascha 2026
    04/12/26
    BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - From April 3-12, 2026, Holy Week and the Radiant Feast of Feasts, Great and Holy Pascha, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania tr...
  • Diocese Congratulates Archpriest Aleksey Paranyuk on 14th Anniversary of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood
    04/07/26
    BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Mark, the Clergy, Matushki and Faithful of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, the Diocesan Media Office e...
  • Paschal Epistle of His Eminence Archbishop Mark 2026
    04/05/26
    BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Feast of Feasts, Great and Holy Pascha, the Resurrection of our Lord, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylv...
  • Archbishop Mark Calls for Prayers for Maureen O’Leary
    03/31/26
    BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Mark has called for prayers for Maureen, the mother of Reader Patrick O'Leary, Diocesan Teen Retreat Director.
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In Memoriam: Repose of Stephanie Hojnicki - 04/15/26
Category: In Memoriam

WILMINGTON, DE [DOEPA] - On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Bright Wednesday, Stephanie Hojnicki, a longtime parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Wilmington, DE, and the beloved grandmother of Archpriest Timothy Hojnicki, has reposed in the Lord. Christ is Risen!


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His Eminence Archbishop Mark Calls for Prayers for Stephanie Hojnicki - 04/15/26

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Bright Wednesday, His Eminence Archbishop Mark has called for prayers for Stephanie Hojnicki, the beloved grandmother of Archpriest Timothy Hojnicki.


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Archbishop Mark Travels Across the Diocese During Holy Week and the Feast of Great and Holy Pascha 2026 - 04/12/26
Category: Diocesan News

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - From April 3-12, 2026, Holy Week and the Radiant Feast of Feasts, Great and Holy Pascha, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania traveled throughout the Diocese, leading the faithful in prayerful celebration of these sacred days.


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Diocesan Media Office Invites Submission of Holy Week and Pascha 2026 Photos - 04/07/26
Category: Annoucements

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - The Diocesan Media Office of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania invites parishes to submit Holy Week and Pascha photos by Bright Saturday, April 18, 2026, for an upcoming diocesan feature highlighting the life of the Church across the Diocese.


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Diocese Congratulates Archpriest Aleksey Paranyuk on 14th Anniversary of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood - 04/07/26
Category: Diocesan News

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Mark, the Clergy, Matushki and Faithful of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, the Diocesan Media Office extends its warmest congratulations to Archpriest Aleksey Paranyuk on the occasion of his 14th anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood. May God grant him and his family many years! Axios!


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Paschal Epistle of His Eminence Archbishop Mark 2026 - 04/05/26

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Feast of Feasts, Great and Holy Pascha, the Resurrection of our Lord, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania released an Archpastoral Message.


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Paschal Message of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon 2026 - 04/05/26

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] - On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Feast of Feasts, Great and Holy Pascha, the Resurrection of our Lord, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America and Canada, and Primate of the Orthodox Church in America, released an Archpastoral Message.


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Creating Intentional In-Person Space for Clergy Wives and Widows - 04/03/26
Category: Annoucements

BOLIVAR, PA [OCA] - Clergy wives across the Orthodox Church of America are deeply woven into the fabric of parish life. They participate in the liturgical rhythm of the Church, remain closely connected to the daily realities of their communities, and quietly serve in ways that often go unnoticed...


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Schedule Now Available for 2026 Memorial Day Pilgrimage to St. Tikhon’s Monastery - 04/03/26
Category: Annoucements

SOUTH CANAAN, PA [STM COMMUNICATIONS] - The monastic brotherhood of the Monastery of Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk has announced the 122nd annual Memorial Day Pilgrimage to take place from May 22 to May 25, 2026. 


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Metropolitan Tikhon Encourages Support for Upcoming Office of Pastoral Life Retreats for Clergy and Clergy Wives - 04/01/26

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] - The Orthodox Church in America’s Office of Pastoral Life is pleased to share a message from His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon on the importance of supporting upcoming retreats sponsored by the Office of Pastoral Life retreats for clergy and clergy wives.


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In Memoriam: Repose of Stephanie Hojnicki - 04/15/26
Category: In Memoriam

WILMINGTON, DE [DOEPA] - On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Bright Wednesday, Stephanie Hojnicki, a longtime parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Wilmington, DE, and the beloved grandmother of Archpriest Timothy Hojnicki, has reposed in the Lord. Christ is Risen!


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His Eminence Archbishop Mark Calls for Prayers for Stephanie Hojnicki - 04/15/26

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Bright Wednesday, His Eminence Archbishop Mark has called for prayers for Stephanie Hojnicki, the beloved grandmother of Archpriest Timothy Hojnicki.


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Archbishop Mark Travels Across the Diocese During Holy Week and the Feast of Great and Holy Pascha 2026 - 04/12/26
Category: Diocesan News

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - From April 3-12, 2026, Holy Week and the Radiant Feast of Feasts, Great and Holy Pascha, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania traveled throughout the Diocese, leading the faithful in prayerful celebration of these sacred days.



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    Mat. Maryann Fetcho's Birthday


    V. Rev. Traian Staffiuc's 30th Anniv. of Ordination (1996)

    Archpriest Andrew Vanyush's 55th Anniv. of Ordination (+1971)

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    Mat. Nina Stroyen's 6th Anniv. of Repose (+2020)
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    V. Rev. Angelo Estrada-Rea's 10th Anniv. of Repose (+2016)

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    Fast: fish, wine, & oil
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    Mat. Irene Rachko's 6th Anniv. of Repose (+2020)
    Abp. Mark in Frackville @ 9:30am
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    Rev. Mircea & Mat. Jamie Airinei's 25th Wedding Anniv. (2001)

    V. Rev. Stephen Vernak's 19th Anniv. of Ordination (2007)

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    Wednesday
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    Fast: fish, wine, & oil
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    Fast: fish, wine, & oil
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    V. Rev. Paul Lazor's 6th Anniv. of Repose (+2020)
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    V. Rev. Nicholas Yuschak's 17th Anniv. of Repose (+2009)
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    V. Rev. Vladimir Fetcho's 60th Anniv. of Ordination (1966)
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    V. Rev. Daniel and Mat. Myra Kovalak's 50th Wedding Anniv. (1976)

    V. Rev. Daniel Donlick's 61st Anniv. of Ordination (1965)

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    Rev. John and Mat. Alexandra Black's 29th Wedding Anniv. (1997)

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