On Sunday, April 28, 2024, Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair commemorated the Entrance of Our Lord into Jerusalem.

The Triumphal Entrance of Our Lord into Jerusalem-Palm Sunday services were held on April 28, 2024 at St Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA.

On April 21, the 5th Sunday of Great Lent: St. Mary of Egypt, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant hosted a mission service for the parishes of the Wilkes Barre Deanery.

On Sunday, March 24, the community of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA celebrated the Sunday of Orthodoxy.

The First Sunday of Great Lent, the Sunday of Orthodoxy, was observed by the parish of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant on Sunday, March 24.

On the second day of Lent (3/19), we continued evening services of the Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete.

On Monday evening, March 18, the first day of Great Lent 2024, the service of the Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete was held at Holy Apostles (Mechanicsburg).

On Sunday, March 17, the faithful of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA were blessed to have His Eminence, Archbishop Mark, visit the parish.

On Sunday, February 17, Cheesefare Sunday, the faithful of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant celebrated Divine Liturgy and Forgiveness Vespers.

Over the last week iconographer Ivan Roumiantsev installed the first phase of the iconography project at Holy Trinity Church in Wilkes-Barre, PA. 

Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary is offering Great Lent Meditations for your journey.

His Beatitude Metropolitan TIKHON has released an Archpastoral Message on the beginning of Lent.

His Eminence, Archbishop MARK has released his message to the Diocese for Lent. CLICK HERE to read it.

The Sitka Icon of the Mother of God will visit our Diocese twice during Great Lent.

The Orthodox Church in America has announced its March Synaxis entitled: "Freedom to Change your Habits".

St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary will host a keynote address by Professor Emeritus and former Dean, the Very Rev. Dr John Erickson, on the topic “Identity, Authenticity, Fidelity: Stories From the Last Century and What We Might Learn From Them Today." THE ADDRESS IS TOMORROW, MARCH 13 BEGINNING AT 7PM EST, your time to register is limited so do not wait.

St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Old Forge will host a Lenten Retreat featuring iconographer Susan Shipkoski on March 16 - seats are limited.

Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church will host a Lenten Retreat featuring speaker Dr. David Ford on Saturday, March 30

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, Doreen Kruk received the Holy Sacrament of Chrismation at Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair.

As part of its ongoing mission to see its clergy families healthy and thriving in ministry, the OCA Office of Pastoral Life hosted a three-day meeting to bring together stakeholders from across the church to discuss ways to help address the unique economic challenges its clergy families face.

Last weekend (March 2/3), was a jam-packed flurry of activity for Holy Apostles (Mechaniscburg) with the visit of our dear friend Father Gabriel Bilas, of Saint Mary Magdalene (Fenton, MI), who celebrated Divine Liturgy with Father Timothy and Father Nicholas, and gave a captivating sermon on the Parable of the Prodigal Son!

Over the weekend of March 2nd and 3rd, Fr. Kirill Zawatski, Our Diocesan Seminarian at St. Tikhon’s Seminary met with Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest

Booklets for Lenten Services are available for download at the LITURGICAL RESOURCES Page.

The Orthodox Christian Men’s Association will hold a Paschal Rally on May 10-12 in Natural Bridge, Virginia. See link for more details or to register.

On Saturday, March 2nd, over 100 women from the diocese and neighboring churches gathered at Holy Trinity in Stroudsburg for a retreat on Compassion led by Presbytera Kerry Pappas.

On Saturday, February 17, at Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA the newest member of the community, baby Odette Noel Crews, was baptized.

On Sunday, February 4, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA welcomed our Administrator, Fr. Innocent Neal, along with the newly ordained Fr. Kirill Zawatski and his wife, Olivia. We were also most overjoyed to welcome Fr. Michael Evans and Matushka Sonia, our dear friends.

Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair welcomed a new Catechumen on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

In the most important gathering of the year for our diocese, the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania had its 60th Diocesan Assembly on Thursday, January 25th and Friday, January 26th hosted by Christ the Saviour Church in Harrisburg, PA.

On Sunday, February 4, 2024, Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair celebrated the Feast Day of Meeting of Christ in the Temple.

On Saturday January 27, 2023, Dn Kirill Zawatski was ordained to the Holy Priesthood at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Wilkes Barre.

Holy Apostles parish (Mechanicsburg, PA) enjoyed a wonderful weekend (1/27-1/28) with His Eminence, our Archbishop Mark!

His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate has been hospitalized. Following medical diagnostic testing, his medical team has decided to perform open-heart coronary bypass surgery.

Registration for the 2024 St. Tikhon Summer Camp is now open - go HERE to register now!

The Diocese is seeking volunteers for Summer Camp at St. Tikhon's from June 31 - July 6.

On Sunday, January 21st the Orthodox parishes of Greater Harrisburg gathered at City Island Park for the 15th Annual Pan-Orthodox Great Blessing of the Susquehanna.

On Sunday, January 14, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church celebrated (belatedly due to severe weather the previous week) the Feast of Theophany.

On Sunday, January 14, 2023, Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair celebrated the Theophany of Christ.

On Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7 the community of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church welcomed Herman (Richard), Olga (Corina), and Lydia Hall into Christ's Holy Church through the Sacraments of Baptism and Chrismation; and Monique (Adriel) Armstrong through the Sacrament of Chrismation!

On January 6, 2024, Father Aleksey Paranyuk celebrated Theophany and Blessed Water following Liturgy at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Stroudsburg, PA will host a Women's retreat for the Diocese on Saturday, March 2nd.

Friday, January 5, the community of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA celebrated the Eve of Theophany with a Holy Lenten Supper.

On Sunday, January 7, Holy Apostles welcomed Dakoda Bender into the Catechumenate!

On Saturday, Jan.6 St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant celebrated the baptism of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the great feast of Theophany.

On Friday, January 5th the community of Christ the Saviour celebrated the Compline and the Great Blessing of Water of Theophany.

On Sunday, Dec 31 the community of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church welcomed the Baird family into the Catechumenate of the Orthodox Church.

The faithful of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church gathered for the Nativity Eve Vigil on Sun, Dec 24, and the Divine Liturgy on Christmas Day (Mon, Dec 25).

Joyous Feast! Happy New Year! On the Feasts of Saint Basil and Circumcision/Naming of our Lord, Monday, January 1, Holy Apostles (Mechanicsburg) welcomed visiting Deacon Kirill Zawtski, seminarian at Saint Tikhon's, and his Matushka Olivia.

With much joy and gladness, we closed out 2023 on Sunday, December 31 by welcoming Emma Imboden as a catechumen at the beginning of Divine Liturgy.

On Monday, December 25, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

On Thursday evening, December 28, 2023, Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church, Saint Clair opened their doors and welcomed the faithful of different backgrounds.

Father Aleksey Paranyuk celebrated Nativity Eve Vigil and Liturgy for Nativity at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel.

On Sunday evening of December 24th and Monday morning of December 25th, Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair celebrated the Feast Day of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

On December 16, 2023, the elves at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel were busy making Christmas cookies for the nursing home and to distribute to the parish.

The parish family of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA who once again participated in the “Angel Tree” project this year.

On Sunday, December 17, an extended coffee hour was held in Chernay Fellowship Hall at St Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA, where the Annual Yolka was held, presented by the Sunday school students.

In the afternoon on Sunday, December 17 the community of the Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church welcomed neighbors, family and friends for our annual Christmas Concert featuring our parish choir and youth choir.

On Saturday, December 16, members of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA provided a Christmas Dinner to their neighbors at St. Hedwig’s Veterans Center.

On Sunday, December 10, the choir at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA presented its Annual Christmas Choir Concert.

FOCA will hold a "Virtual" Christmas Concert on Monday, December 25, beginning at 7PM (EST)

On Saturday, Dec 16 and Sunday, December 17 the community of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church welcomed Evgeny (Owen) and Ludmilla (Jessica) Williams into Christ's Holy Church.

On Sunday, December 17, 2023, Father Timothy Hasenecz blessed donated Altar coverings and Altar cloth, Analoy Icons, and Icon Kiosk at Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair.

Announcing the 2024 Youth Winter Retreat

The Annual Frackville Deanery Meeting was held at Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, Frackville, PA, on December 13, 2023, the Feastday of St. Herman of Alaska, the Wonderworker.

orty-five HAOC (Mechanicsburg) parish youth learned about the Life of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker and the importance of charitable giving at our annual Saint Nicholas Youth Celebration on Saturday, December 9.

Once again St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel did many activities in commemoration of St. Nicholas Day.

This past Sunday, December 3, was an absolute joy as we received three faithful people into the Orthodox Church.

On Wednesday, December 6, the congregation of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant and several other local Orthodox congregations gathered in Olyphant to celebrate Saint Nicholas Day.

On Sunday November 26, 2023 his Eminence Archbishop Mark, Archbishop of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania blessed SS Peter Paul parishioners with his visit.

On Sunday, November 19, at St. Nicholas Church in Olyphant three new sets of robes for our altar servers were blessed by Fr. Clausson.  

The community of St. John the Baptist continued its annual ministry of providing a full Thanksgiving Dinner to veterans at St. Hedwig's Village.

On Saturday, November 11th, Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge performed a Moleben service to honor the 60th wedding anniversary of Sarah and Peter Jubinski.

On Sunday, November 12 the community of Christ the Saviour enjoyed Eritrean and Ethiopian Fellowship.

On Sunday, November 12, the community of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA gathered to celebrate Mitered Archpriest Fr. James Mason’s very notable 90th birthday. 

On Sunday, November 12, for our post-Divine Liturgy Fellowship meal, the youth of our parish hosted HAOC's annual Youth Charity Luncheon.

On Sunday, November 12, Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge presented Blue Sashes and elective pins to 8 parish youth from St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA participating in the Heavenly Host program.

After Divine Liturgy, on Sunday, November 12, at HAOC parish, we said special prayers in recognition of and to honor our parish Veterans.

The Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania is happy to announce the resumption of the Teen Winter Retreat program!

On November 8th, St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel had its annual celebration in commemoration of St. Michael, their patron saint, and in honor of living and departed veterans in the parish and the community.

After Divine Liturgy this past Sunday, November 5, the third Synaxis of HAOC’s “Heavenly Host” program was celebrated.

Father Michael Sekela and his wife Matushka Theresa with the congregation of Holy Trinity parish, Stroudsburg, PA celebrated 50 years since his ordination.

The 60th Annual DIocesan Assembly will take place on Thursday and Friday, January 25 & 26, at Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA. CLICK HERE for official announcement and details, and watch the Diocesan Assembly 2024 Tab for latest reports and news.

On Sunday, October 29th the community of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church was blessed to have His Eminence Archbishop Mark lead us in the celebration of the Divine Liturgy and to have him receive Peter (Henry) Laskowski into Christ's Holy Church through the Sacrament of Chrismation.

During the month of October, through the generosity of its faithful and focused fundraising efforts, the community of All Saints in Olyphant undertook a significant exterior renovation of the Church's domes and windows.

On Saturday, October 28th the community of Christ the Saviour celebrated its 60th Anniversary and the blessing of our iconography project, which began in the early 90's.

Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) and St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (STOTS) have partnered together to create the new Certificate Program in Prison Ministry, the first program of its kind in the United States.

On October 22nd, 2023, St. Michael’s parish in Mt. Carmel PA was blessed to have His Eminence, Archbishop Mark, co-celebrate Divine Liturgy with Father Aleksey Paranyuk.

St.Michael's Orthodox Church in Mount Carmel Will hold a St. Michael's Day and Veterans Day Celebration on November 8.

On Sunday, October 1st the community of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church received Gregory Spear into Christ's Holy Church through the Sacrament of Chrismation.

During the annual visit to Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral. His Eminence Archbishop Mark received three new Catechumens, Olivia Cowburn, Connor Rosencrans and his brother Zak Rosencrans.

HAOC's 17th Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction "Family Board Games" was held Sunday, September 24 at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, PA.

Following the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Sunday, September 24, 2023, the 50th Anniversary Grand Banquet was held at the Ballrooms in Boothwyn, located in Upper Chichester, Pa. for over 250 people.

On Sunday morning September 24, 2023, the 229th anniversary of the arrival of the Valaam Mission to Kodiak, His Beatitude Metropolitan arrived at the Church for the celebration of the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for St. Herman of Alaska and the Holy Martyrs Peter the Aleut and Juvenaly the Hieromonk, after vesting in the center of the Church His Beatitude was joined by His Eminence Archbishop Mark and His Grace Bishop Alexis.

On Saturday morning, September 23, 2023, members of the Parish Charity Committee, clergy and church choir of St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church (Glen Mills / Gradyville, PA) accompanied the bishops to Nemours/Dupont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington, DE, where a Service of Thanksgiving was held for the health of the children of the hospital in the special hospital chapel.

On Friday September 22, 2023, the Hierarchs, Clergy and Faithful began the celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church, Glen Mills, PA. with the Akafist Service to St. Herman of Alaska, our heavenly patron.

Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA had a VERY busy Sunday.

St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in Glen Mills, PA recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary, welcoming guests including His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon and His Grace Bishop Alexis of Sitka and Alaska.

The Orthodox Church in America Clergy Wives Ministry will hold a meeting entitled "Working For You! Working With You!" on Saturday, September 30, at 1PM. Click HERE to register.

On Sunday, Sept 10 the community of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church celebrated the reception of Vincent, Natalie, Annika and Alistair Kennedy, Zachary Platt, and Nectaria (Mariana) Cruz into the Orthodox Church.

Father Aleksey Paranyuk celebrated Vespers and Liturgy for Elevation of the Cross at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel.

On Sunday September 17, 2023, Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair welcomed Father Timothy Hasenecz.

Last evening (9/14), on the Great Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, we were blessed with a visit by the Miraculous Myrrh-Streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Holy Theotokos.

A new Chalice was blessed at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant on Saturday, September 9 by Fr. Clausson.

At Liturgy on Sunday, September 10, the family of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant honored V. Rev. Vladimir Fetcho's retirement and also offered prayers for all the students returning to school this fall.

On Sunday, September 10, Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge gave a Moleben prayer and blessing to the teachers, students and parents who were celebrating the beginning of the Sunday School Church Year.

Father Aleksey Paranyuk celebrated Vespers and Liturgy for the Nativity of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel.

The Myrrh-streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Mother of God will visit Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA on Thursday, September 14. An Akathist will be served at 6:30pm. All are welcome!

Archpriest James Jadick celebrated 45th anniversary of his ordination into holy priesthood in Holy Ascension Church, Frackville, PA, on Sunday, Sep 03, 2023.

The parish of All Saints was blessed through the underwriting of the Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation to have a parish internship throughout the course of the Summer at the parish.  On Pentecost, Fr. Paul Witek, Rector, welcomed Fr. Dcn. Gregory Fedorchak and his Matushka, Kristen, to the parish for the Summer.

After Divine Liturgy service, Sunday, September 3, we said special prayers on the occasion of the 62nd Wedding Anniversary of Father Nicholas & Matushka Anastasia Molodyko-Harris!

On August 27, 2023, Father Aleksey Paranyuk at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel, gave a blessing to children, teachers, and Sunday school teachers for the start of the school year.

On Tuesday, August 29, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA welcomed their Orthodox brethren from around the Wilkes-Barre Deanery for Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, their patron Saint.

On Sunday, Aug 27 our youth group gathered for their monthly meeting (last Sunday of the month).

On Sunday, Aug 27 the community of Christ the Saviour honored the memory of St. Phanorios of Rhodes, and his intercession for members of our community, by offering a special bread/cake in his honor.

On Sunday, August 20, parishioners of Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church, Berwick, celebrated Father Michael’s 15th anniversary with the parish!

On a brilliantly sunny day (Sunday, August 20), HAOC's parish faithful, family, and friends came together for our annual pool party -- lovingly referred to as P6 -- Parish Potteiger Pool Party Picnic Palooza!

On August 20th, 2023, St. Michael’s Parish in Mt. Carmel, welcomed Fr. Aleksey and Matushka  Natallia Paranyuk and their children Katrina, Ioann, Helena, and Patrick to the parish.

On Tuesday, August 15, the faithful of St Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant gathered to commemorate the Dormition of the Holy Theotokos.

On Tuesday Aug 15 the community of Christ the Saviour celebrated the Great Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.

On Sunday, August 13, the community of Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA rejoiced in welcoming into the Orthodox Faith the newest member of our parish, Clara Frances "Photini" Rosentrater, through Holy Baptism!

Holy Ascension parish in Frackville, PA, was very blessed this past weekend. On Sunday morning we celebrated Baptismal Liturgy adding a new member to the Orthodox Church.

On Sunday, August 13, the leave-taking of Transfiguration, the community of Christ the Saviour offered prayers for our newest catechumen Adriel, for “the Klipa sisters” as they leave the area and begin a new journey, as well as for our students and teachers as they prepare to return to school in the coming weeks.

On August 13th, Father Barnabas Fravel presented Emily F. Geist with and Icon of Creation of the Animals following Divine Liturgy.

On Sunday, August 13, the community of St. John the Baptist welcomed His Eminence Archbishop MARK to serve Divine Liturgy and break bread with his flock.

The parish of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA celebrated the feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 6.

On August 6th, 2023, at St.Michael's Orthodox Church in Mount Carmel,Father Barnabas Fravel celebrated the Divine Liturgy for Transfiguration and blessed fruit and vegetables following Liturgy.

On Sunday, Aug 6 the community of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church celebrated the great feast of Transfiguration.

On Sunday August 6, 2023, His Eminence, Archbishop Mark served Divine Liturgy on the Feast Day of the Holy Transfiguration at Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair.

On Sunday, August 6, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church welcomed Fr. Igor Tarasov as we celebrated Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Transfiguration.

Holy Ascension Parish, Frackville, PA begun the Dormition Fast with Vespers and Liturgy for the Feast of the Procession of the Honorable Wood of the Lifegiving Cross of the Lord (Aug 1), the first of the three feast of the Savor in August.

e had the Blessing of the Vehicles service at Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, Frackville, PA on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

On Sunday, July 30, 2023, Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair held their annual church picnic.

His Eminence Archbishop MARK has released a message offering his gratitude for a very successful 2023 Youth Summer camp which can be read HERE.

Earlier this month, Sunday, July 9, Mitered Archpriest Nicholas Molydoko-Harris presented 30 sashes and pins to 12 of our parish youth, recognizing their completion of rank and elective requirements in Holy Apostles Orthodox Church's Heavenly Host (HH) program.

On Sunday, July 23, we had our annual Blessing of Vehicles procession in honor of Saint Elijah.

On Sunday, July 16, the annual blessing of cars was held at St Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant.

On Sunday, July 23, the faithful of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral gathered following Divine Liturgy for the Blessing of Vehicles in honor of the Feast of the Prophet Elias.

On Sunday July 16, the community of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church enrolled three new catechumens and celebrated our annual vehicle blessing in honor of the feast of the great Prophet Elijah (July 20th).

On Sunday, July 9, St Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant held their annual family picnic.

On July 9th, St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel held its annual parish picnic.

Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg celebrated the second ever Synaxis to recognize the completion of rank and elective requirements in the Heavenly Host program.

On June 25, 2023, St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel, paid tribute to Father Barnabas by having a light lunch in his honor following Divine Liturgy.

On Sunday, July 2, the parish of All Saints Orthodox Church joined with St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in welcoming Archbishop Mark on his Archpastoral visit to St Nicholas parish in Olyphant.

SS. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Minersville celebrated its Patronal Feast day on June 29th with Divine Liturgy Liturgy followed by a luncheon.

On June 29, 2023, St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel kicked off the Community Garden Project.

On June 28 and June 29, 2023, Vespers with Litya and Blessing of Loaves and Divine Liturgy were celebrated at St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn for the Feast of Saints Peter & Paul.

On Sunday, June 25 our youth group had their monthly gathering. We honored our graduating seniors, played volleyball, and enjoyed a blessed afternoon of fellowship with one another. Glory to God for all things!

This past year we articulated that our parish's reason for existence (our Why statement) was - "To experience and share Christ's love so that everyone we encounter finds healing, purpose, and eternal life."

On Sunday, June 11 the community of Christ the Saviour recognized our Class of 2023 Graduates.

On June 25th, 2023 the Hart Family was received into the Orthodox Church.

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, Father Deacon Peter Staller served Pro-Liturgy at Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair.

On June 23 and June 24, Vespers and Liturgy were celebrated at St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.

As part of HAOC’s monthly Special Presentation Series, last Saturday evening (June 10), parishioner Stephen Williams shared his perspective on C.S. Lewis’s epic children’s book series “The Chronicles of Narnia,” with specific focus on the 5th installment: “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.”

Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday (PMAS) is right around the corner: July 30, 2023. On this day, the feast of St. Silas (patron saint of OCPM), hundreds of Orthodox churches across the U.S. will be preaching about the importance of prison ministry.

The community of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church was blessed to welcome back Dr. Nicholas Reeves for a choir workshop for our adults and youth from Friday, May 26 through Sunday, May 28.

The Feast of All Saints day yesterday morning (Sunday, 6/11) was bustling with activity at Holy Apostles!

On May 28, His Eminence visited St John the Baptist in Nanticoke.

On June 4th, 2023, Father Barnabas Fravel celebrated Divine Liturgy for Pentecost St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel.

Joyous Feast! On Sunday, June 4, we celebrated Holy Pentecost by welcoming three new Catechumens into our Parish Family – Dustin and Katie Baily and Jonathon Wilt.

Part of the preparation for the great Feastday of Pentecost was remembering departed members of our community. We served Vespers and Panikhida for the departed on Friday evening, Jun 02, and Divine Liturgy and Panikhida on Saturday morning, Jun 03.

On Sunday, June 4, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant joyfully welcomed our new Acting Rector Fr. Nathan Clausson and his family to our parish.

On June 4, 2023, the community of St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, PA celebrated Divine Liturgy and Vespers with Kneeling Prayers for Holy Pentecost.

A Memorial Panikhida was served by Father Mikel Hill at St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn for members of the Church who made the ultimate patriotic sacrifice in World War II and the Korean War.

Our parish celebrated it’s patronal Feast, The Ascension of Our Lord, on Thursday, May 25. We served Festal Vespers on Wednesday evening, and Divine Liturgy on Thursday morning.

After 38 years as Pastor of St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, PA, Fr. John Kowalczyk served his final Divine Liturgy at the Parish on May 21, 2023.

On Sunday, May 21 the community of Christ the Saviour honored our Church School Teachers at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy.

With the blessing of His Eminence, our Archbishop Mark, we were delighted to host a visit by His Grace, Bishop Neofitos, of the Eldoret Diocese of the Orthodox Church of Kenya, on Saturday, May 13 for Great Vespers.

In Holy Ascension Church, Frackville, PA, on Sunday, May 7th, following Divine Liturgy we served Panikhida for Matushka Helen Kuchta and her husband Archpriest John Kuchta.

The 2023 Diaconal Liturgical Practicum of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) will be held June 19–23, 2023 on the campus of St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY. 

n Thursday, May 4 the community of Christ the Saviour enjoyed a special presentation by Rdr. Christopher Rakowski on the rite of coronation - which was first composed, pre-schism, by St. Dunstan of Canterbury (909-988 AD).

At the end of Divine Liturgy, we shared a special prayer for Steven and Barbara Williams who celebrated their 40-Year Wedding Anniversary yesterday, Sunday, May 7!

On the 2nd Sunday of Pascha, St. Thomas Sunday, Apr 23, Holy Ascension Church organized Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt for the youngest members of our parish.

On April 30, the 3rd Sunday of Holy Pascha, the St. Tikhon Seminary Mission Choir visited the community of Christ the Saviour and sang the responses at the Divine Liturgy.

On Saturday, April 29 over 30 members of the Christ the Saviour community partnered Hummelstown UCC as part of the Rebuilding Together Harrisburg service day.

Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair welcomed Reverend Deacon Peter and Matushka Hilarene Staller on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

On Sunday, April 23, the community of St. John the Baptist welcomed many friends and family for St. Thomas Sunday Divine Liturgy.

n Sunday, April 23rd the community at Christ the Saviour celebrated our patronal feast - St. Thomas Sunday (Antipascha). 

On Bright Saturday, April 22 the faithful of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church and All Saints Orthodox Church in Olyphant gathered for a Pachal Divine Liturgy.

On Sunday, April 15, the faithful of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral in Wilkes-Barre, PA gathered to celebrate the Feast of Feasts, Great and Holy Pascha. Following services, baskets were blessed as is tradition.
Christ is Risen!

Bright Monday Liturgy was celebrated by Fr. Nickolai Breckenridge, rector, assisted by Mitered Archpriest Fr. James Mason, and guest priest, Fr. Michael Kon. Archbishop Mark honored St. Nicholas with a visit.

After 38 years as Pastor of St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, PA, Fr. John Kowalczyk has accepted a full-time position at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary as Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Interim Chair of the Department.

Christ is Risen! After a powerfully exhilarating celebration Sunday morning (4/16) of the Feast of Feasts -- Holy Pascha, our parish faithful gathered together in the afternoon continuing the joy of the celebration for our Agape Vespers service. Truly He is Risen!

The community of Christ the Saviour welcomed clergy and faithful from our local Orthodox parishes to celebrate Liturgy on Bright Monday.

Sunday morning April 16, Fr Nikolai Breckenridge, led the parishioners in an Agape Vespers Service.

Late Saturday evening (April 15), and “while it was still dark” into Sunday (April 16), our community gathered for the “Feast of feasts, and Holy Day of holy days” - Great and Holy Pascha!

Christ is Risen! During the Course of Holy Week 2023, Fr. Paul Witek and the parishioners of All Saints gathered on a daily basis for the celebration of divine services.

On Saturday, April 15, the community of St. John the Baptist welcomed many friends, visitors, travelers and our Parish Family to celebrate PASCHA, the Feast of Feasts.

On April 16th, Father Barnabas Fravel celebrated a joyous Pascha Liturgy at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church. 

Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death and upon those in the tomb bestowing life!

he Community of SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Minersville gathered for PASCHA with Fr. Joseph Ramishvili celebrating.
“Christ Is Risen Indeed He Is Risen “

Great and Holy Saturday Vesperal Liturgy with 15 Old Testament Readings.

Paschal Liturgy at St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Jermyn, PA: Fr. John Black was the main celebrant, with Protodeacon Gabriel Petorak,

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Olyphant, PA celebrated Great and Holy Pascha this weekend with Nocturns, Matins and a Paschal Liturgy.

On the evening of Saturday, April 15, 2023, combined Resurrection services were joyously celebrated by Father Joseph Ramashvili in front of a full parish at Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair.

n April 15th, 2023 Father Barnabas Fravel celebrated Holy Saturday Liturgy, Nocturns and Matins at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel.

On Saturday, April 15, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA gathered for the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great, with the 15 Old Testament readings.

Highlights from HAOC's Lazarus Saturday Liturgy, featuring the entry into the Orthodox Faith by Baptism of Justina Hoke and by Chrismation of Martin Klime!

On Lazarus Saturday, April 08, the pussy willows and palms were blessed by Fr. Nikolai at Evening Vespers.

Very Rev. John Kowalczyk, with Protodeacon Gabriel Petorak, served the Holy Thursday Reading of the 12 Passion Gospels, April 13, 2023, and Holy Friday Vespers and Procession with the Holy Shroud (Plaschanitsa), April 14, 2023, at St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Jermyn, PA.

On April 14, Great and Holy Friday, the faithful of St Nicholas Orthodox Church and All Saints Orthodox Church in Olyphant joined to commemorate the time leading up to and of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

An error in the Address to submit St. Tikhon's Summer Camp Packets has been noted, the correct address is:

St. Tikhon’s Summer Camp
Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Program
PO Box 123
South Canaan, PA 18459

On Friday, April 14, the community of St. John the Baptist gathered for Burial Vespers and Lamentations of Holy Saturday.

Holy Friday Vespers were held at Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Burial Vespers and Lamentations were held on Friday, April 14 at Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA

On April 13, 2023 at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel, PA, Father Barnabas Fravel provided Matins and read the 12 Passion Gospels.

During this Holy Week, HAOC Mechanicsburg was blessed by a Paschal visit by His Eminence, our Archbishop Mark, on the evening of Holy Wednesday (4/12) where he presided over our Holy Unction service and Holy Thursday (4/13) morning where he co-celebrated Vesperal Liturgy with Father Timothy, Father Nicholas, Father Joseph, and Deacon Peter. EIS POLLA ETI DESPOTA!

On Thursday, April 13, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA gathered to hear the 12 Passion Gospels.

On Holy Wednesday (April 12) the community of Christ the Saviour celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Unction - interceding the Lord’s mercy, and the healing of soul and body. 

From Tuesday April 11 - Wednesday April 12, His Eminence Archbishop Mark made an Archpastoral visit to the community of Christ the Saviour.

Highlights from Divine Liturgy and Procession for the Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem, Palm Sunday, April 9 at Holy Apostles (Mechanicsburg).

On Sunday, 9 April 2023, the faithful of All Saints greeted the Feast of the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem. 

St Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant celebrated Palm Sunday, the Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem, on Sunday, April 9.

Bridegroom Matins, Sunday evening, April 9.

Palm Sunday (Entry of our Lord into Jerusalem) was celebrated at St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, PA, on April 9, 2023.

On April 9th, 2023, Father Barnabas Fravel celebrated a beautiful Liturgy for Palm Sunday at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel.

On Lazarus Saturday, Father Joseph Ramashvili blessed willows for the Feast Day of Christ’s Entry into Jerusalem at Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair.

On Sunday, April 9, the community of St. John the Baptist gathered for Divine Liturgy celebrated by Fr. David Hester followed by the blessing of palms and Willows.

On Sunday, April 2 several children who have been studying throughout the past few months to make their first Holy Confession received a prayer book to commemorate their first confession the evening before (Saturday, April 1).

The Institute of Sacred Arts (ISA) at St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) will host a panel discussion with artists and scholars Aidan Hart, Jonathan Pageau, and Andrew Gould, on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.

St Vladimir’s Seminary and its Institute of Sacred Arts announce the 2023 Summer Music Institute, “Sing to the Lord a New Song: American Orthodox Music,” taking place on June 20–24.

Since September of 2022 five members of our parish family (Jaclynn Choma, Symeon Jekel, Sophia Kellachow, Lydia Mantle, and Fr. Stephen Vernak) have been participating in the Effective Christian Ministry (ECM) Cohort program offered by Y2AM

HAOC's Teen Lenten Retreat was held on Saturday, April 1 with the theme: "Sinner to Saint: Nothing is Impossible with God," during which the teens decoupaged special icons of Saint Mary of Egypt.

On Sunday, March 26 the community of Christ the Saviour hosted our local Orthodox parishes for the Fourth Sunday of Great and Holy Lent.

Over the past three weeks our community has been blessed to hear members of our parish family present on the topic of "Prayer" for our 2023 Lenten Adult Education Series.

On Sunday, March 26 (the leavetaking of Annunciation and St. John of the Ladder), the community of Christ the Saviour offered a fond and loving farewell to Fr. Aaron and M. Tatiana Rutz.

His Eminence Archbishop MARK has released his message to the Dicoese for Palm Sunday

Archbishop MARK has released a Paschal Appeal for our seminarians.

Stewardship Calling Host Bill Marianes will host a show on Ancient Faith Radio entitled "Religious Freedom and Living Your Calling" on April 5, 2023 beginning at 8PM.

On Sunday, Mar 26, 2023, the community of Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville rejoiced and was blessed to welcome the new catechumen, Austin Roman.

On Sunday, March 26, Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge administered the oath of office to members of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church council and to the church auditors.

group of ladies from HAOC's "Orthodox Golden Girls" (with their not-yet GG "drivers") visited the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City, PA for an overnight retreat on March 21.

His Eminence Archbishop MARK has released his schedule of services for Holy Week around the Diocese.

On March 19, 2023, St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel, PA hosted a Lenten Mission Service for the Third Sunday of Great Lent.

n March 19th, Father Barnabas Fravel celebrated the Liturgy for the Third Week of Lent, Veneration of the Cross at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel.

Today during Divine Liturgy, we celebrated The Sunday of The Veneration of the Holy Cross and the 88th birthday of our beloved Mitered Archpriest Nicholas Molodyko-Harris!

Following Divine Liturgy celebrating the Veneration of the Cross, the youngest members of St. Nicholas Church in Olyphant decorated crosses.

St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, PA celebrated Divine Liturgy for Lenten Sunday of the Cross and installed new Members of the Church Council and St. Mary's Altar Society, March 19, 2023.

On this beautiful, sunny, Spring, Saturday morning (3/18), HAOC held a Lenten retreat for our Pre- through Middle School children.

On Sunday, March 12, before the Divine Liturgy Service, Elsie Ann Livesey, Age 5, received the Sacrament of Chrismation, performed by Fr. Nikolai.

Archbishop Mark made a Hierarchal visit to Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Orthodox parishes in Coal Region, PA, have a great blessing and joy this year to restore their tradition of having mission vespers on Sunday evenings during the Great Lent. First mission vespers was served in Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville, PA.

Father Vjekoslav Jovicic, administrator of the Frackville Deanery, kindly offered Presanctified Liturgy to the faithful parishioners of Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair on March 10, 2023.

St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) will host a free concert entitled "Hymns for the Theotokos and the Lenten Season" on Sunday, March 26, beginning at 5PM.

On Sunday, March 5, Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA celebrated the Triumph of Orthodoxy to commemorate the final defeat of iconoclasm!

On Sunday, March 5th the community of Christ the Saviour celebrated the first Sunday of Great Lent (the Triumph of Orthodoxy) in thanksgiving to God for His many blessings.

On Sunday, March 5, Pan-Orthodox Mission Vespers were celebrated on the 1st Sunday of Great Lent, by Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge, rector and president of the Lehigh Valley Orthodox Brotherhood, assisted by several Orthodox priests and deacons of the Lehigh Valley.

n March 5, 2023, Father Barnabas Fravel administered the Oath of Office to the 2023 Parish Council and Auditors at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel.

On Sunday, March 5, the faithful of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem celebrated the Sunday of Orthodoxy.

70 plus faithful and 13 Clergy from around the greater Wilkes-Barre, PA area celebrated Sunday of Orthodox Vespers at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

oliva, in commemoration of the Miracle of St. Theodore the Recruit, was blessed at St. Michael's Orthodox Church, on March 5, 2023.

On Saturday, March 4 the community of Christ the Saviour was blessed to host the clergy and faithful of the Orthodox Council of Churches of South Central PA (OCCSCP) to celebrate the Vespers for the Triumph of Orthodoxy.

By the grace of God and with the blessing of His Eminence, Archbishop Mark, Archpriest James and Matushka Natalie Jadick received the Diocesan Gramota for their service to the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania and especially for their ministry in the Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville, PA, that lasted over a decade.

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Olyphant gathered on Sunday, Feb.26 for Divine Liturgy and Forgiveness Vespers.

The Diocese of New York and New Jersey will hold their Annual Lenten Teen Retreat in-person this year!

His Eminence Archbishop MARK has released his message for Lent which can be read HERE.

The Office of Pastoral Life presents its March Synaxis entitled "THe Priest's Confession: Finding the Thread that Runs Through You Life," with guest speaker Fr. Vladimir Aleandro, on March 21, 2023.

Following Divine Liturgy on February 12, 2023, our parishioners shared a pot-luck Pre-Lenten dinner with all.

On Sunday, February 5, 2023, Scouting Sunday, Jacob Lezinsky received the St. George's Award Medal from Cub Scouts.

cout Sunday is designated by the Boy Scouts of America as the Sunday that falls before February 8 every year. On February 5, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church honored Life Scout Maxim Gingo on the occasion of earning his Alpha Omega Orthodox Religious Award.

On Sunday, February 5 (Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee), the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA gathered for Divine Liturgy and the celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord.

Day 2 of the 59th Annual Diocesan Assembly began with a Hierarchal Divine Liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Mark, assisted by the Chancellor and Deans of the Diocese.

The 59th Annual Diocesan Assembly was hosted by St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA on January 26 & 27, 2023.

On January 29, 2023 His Eminence Archbishop Mark gave out the first rank and elective pins earned in the Heavenly Host program.

On Sunday, January 29, the Sunday of Zacchaeus, we were blessed by a visit from His Eminence, our Archbishop Mark, who celebrated a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy -- during which he tonsured Rdr Nicholas Hojnicki.

On January 29th, the Sunday of Zacchaeus, His Eminence, our Archbishop Mark, tonsured our very own Nicholas Hojnicki to the rank of Reader! 

The faithful of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral celebrated Zacchaeus Sunday with a special visit from the Myrrh Streaming Icon of the Mother of God, "Kardiotissa, The Tender Heart".

The 59th Diocesan Assembly took place in Bethlehem, PA on January 26-27. The highlight of our Assembly was the Hierarchical Liturgy with the Ordination of Subdeacon Kirill Zawatski to the Holy Diaconate and Dn Nathan Clausson to the Holy Priesthood by His Eminence, Archbishop MARK.

The beautification, restoration, and revival of Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church continues with painting of the Iconostasis before installation of new iconography that will adorn the church.

ST. Tikhons Summer Camp is seeking volunteers for the 2023 camp.

On Saturday, Jan 21 the Strategic Planning Team (SPT) at Christ the Saviour gathered for their final planning retreat.

On Sunday January 22, His Eminence Archbishop MARK Ordained Dn. John Black to the Holy Priesthood at Three Hierarch's Chapel of St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary.

His Eminence Archbishop MARK has released a message announcing the 2023 St. Tikhons Summer Camp, with an appeal to all parishes. ALL parishes are encouraged to support this important Youth Ministry program.

The St. Tikhon's Summer Camp website has been updated and is live to accept registrations for the 2023 Camp. It also has much information for Orthodox youth everywhere.

On Saturday, January 14, 2023, the faithful of Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair gathered together to commemorate the Feast Day of the Theophany.

On Sunday, January 8, before Divine Liturgy we blessed a new processional cross donated by Benyam and Alem Tegene and their family.

On Friday, January 6, the faithful of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant gathered to celebrate the Feast of Theophany.

On Sunday, January 8th, 2023, the parish of SS Peter & Paul in Minersville celebrated Theophany with The Blessing of The Water with Fr. Joseph & Fr. Mircea.

On Thursday, January 5, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA celebrated the Eve of Theophany with a Holy Lenten Supper, a Great Compline and Litya with the Great Blessing of the Water.

On Sunday, January 8, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA celebrated the Feast of Theophany.

The Great Blessing of Water for the Feast of Theophany was celebrated on January 6, 2023, following Divine Liturgy, at St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, PA.

On Thursday, January 5th the community of Christ the Saviour celebrated the Compline and the Great Blessing of Water for Theophany.

On Saturday, December 31, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA gathered to witness the baptism and chrismation of Ann (Amari), daughter of Connie and Granddaughter of Florence.

This Nativity season, All Saints parish sponsored a Christmas Giving Drive to support high school students in need in the Mid Valley School District.

On Sunday, December 11, the choir at St. Nicholas presented its Annual Christmas Choir Concert.

On Sunday, January 1st the community of Christ the Saviour rejoiced in the commemoration of the Circumcision of Christ (8th day of Christmas), St. Basil the Great, and our Civil New Year.

The faithful of Christ the Saviour gathered for the Christmas Eve Vigil on Saturday evening, and on Christmas Day to celebrate the Divine Liturgy and partake of God made flesh for our salvation in the Holy Eucharist!

Saint Michaels Orthodox Church in Mount Carme, PA celebrated the Feast of the Nativity.

Christmas Day Divine Liturgy.

Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord.

St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, celebrated Divine Liturgy for the Nativity of Christ on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

A special thanks to our beloved parish family who once again participated in the “Angel Tree” project this year.

On Sunday, December 18 the community of Christ the Saviour welcomed St. Tikhon Seminarian Dn. Nathan Clausson, his wife M. Katherine and their children to celebrate the Divine Liturgy.

On Saturday, December 17, the Sunday School of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA accompanied by many parishioners purchased, prepared and delivered a full Christmas dinner to residents at St. Hedwig’s Veterans Center.

Father Nicholas and Norman Stinger of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Stroudsburg, PA delivered Holiday meals to VALOR for Veterans. 

With great joy, on Sunday, December 18 we welcomed into the Orthodox Church Joseph DeJesus, Elizabeth and James Lowell, and Mary Miller.

Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair is getting ready for the joyous birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

A beautiful and most serene Holy Unction service last evening at Holy Apostles (Mechanicsburg) as we continue to prepare for the Nativity of Christ.

Hie Eminence, Archbishop MARK has released his message to the faithful for the Nativity Feast.

At fellowship on Sunday, Dec 11 the Sunday School of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church (Harrisburg, PA) held its annual Nativity Play, entitled "ABC's of Orthodox Christmas" written by our very own - Janice Zuro and Garnice Leer.

On December 10th,  parishioners from St. Michael’s Orthodox Church sang Christmas Carols in front of the Mt. Carmel Public Library. 

Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA held its annual Saint Nicholas Youth Celebration on Saturday, December 10.

On Tuesday, December 6 in Olyphant, the faithful of All Saints Orthodox Church joined those at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church to celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas.

Joyous Feast of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia! 'Tis the season at Holy Apostles!

On Sunday, December 4, an extended coffee hour was held in Chernay Fellowship Hall at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA, where the Annual Yolka was held, presented by the Sunday school students.

The 59th Diocesan Assembly will be held on Thursday and Friday, January 26 and 27, at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA.

Last Sunday, November 20, our littlest parishioner, Wyatt Edmund Potteiger, was baptized during a Baptismal Divine Liturgy!

During this season of thanksgiving, we have so much to be thankful for at Holy Apostles.

The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America is coordinating a “virtual” Christmas concert to be streamed live via YouTube on Sunday, December 25th, 2022.

We are grateful to the faithful of our community for their generosity in supporting our annual food drive for Thanksgiving.

On Sunday, November 20, the parish of Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville recognized Tom and Barbara Wilson.

On Saturday, November 19, the Sunday School students and teachers, along with many parishioners cooked, delivered and served a full Thanksgiving meal to the Veterans living at St. Hedwig’s Veteran Center.

On Thursday, Nov. 3 - Friday Nov. 4, the clergy of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania gathered at Daylesford Abby in Paoli, PA for their annual Pre-Advent Retreat.

THe National Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America will present a virtual St. Andrew's Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 30 beginning at 8PM.

On Tuesday, October 25, the clergy of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania gathered at Holy Apostles Parish in Mechanicsburg, for our quarterly Continuing Education Session.

On Sunday, November13, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA honored Fr. Mike and Matushka Sonya Evans on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary of their wedding.

On Sunday, 30 October the Faithful of All Saints in Olyphant had the pleasure of greeting His Eminence, Archbishop Mark for an Archpastoral Visit to the parish.

On Sunday, November 13th following Divine Liturgy our parish family of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church (Harrisburg) enjoyed its Annual Ethiopian and Eritrean Fellowship.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Stroudsburg, PA had a busy fall season.

On November 8th, St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mount Carmel had its annual celebration in commemoration of St. Michael, their patron saint, and in honor of living and departed veterans in the parish and the community.

On November 8th, St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mount Carmel had its annual celebration in commemoration of St. Michael, their patron saint, and in honor of living and departed veterans in the parish and the community.

His Eminence, Archbishop Mark presented Fr Joseph with The Gold Cross as awarded by The Holy Synod of Bishops at our parish, SS Peter and Paul Minersville, followed by a luncheon.

On Tuesday, October 25th His Eminence, Archbishop Mark gave a compelling presentation on the formation of the New Testament Canon of Scripture.

On October 25, the Diocesan Clergy gathered for continuing education at Holy Apostles in Mechanicsburg.

From Friday, Oct 21 - Sunday, Oct 23 Christ the Saviour community welcomed Bill Marianes, of Stewardship Calling and Orthodox Ministry Services, who led forty members of our parish family in our Strategic Planning opening retreat.

On Sunday, October 9th, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA had a potluck coffee hour to honor the dedicated clergy of our church.

His Eminence, Archbishop MARK spent the weekend of October 8 - 9 with us here at Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Williamsport, PA, and joined us for our Annual Pig Roast after Vespers on Saturday.

On Sunday, Oct. 9, the parishioners of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant celebrated the feast of St. Tikhon.

St. Michaels Orthodox Church in Mount Carmel will hold a St. Michael's Day and Veterans Day Celebration on November 8th.

Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA will host a FREE Public Lecture on Tuesday, October 25 beginning at 7PM entitled: Where Did The Bible Come From?

Now live, you can make a donation to help the Diocese reach its goal to support the future - our youth

On Sunday, 2 October 2022 the faithful of All Saints in Olyphant celebrated the newly inaugurated OCA Church Musician Sunday -- honoring the gifts, talents, and abilities of those who beautify the services with their voices and music.

In honor of September 11th, All Saints Parish paid tribute to first responders of the Olyphant Fire and Police Departments.

Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair celebrated the Feast Day of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos on Saturday, October 1st.

On Saturday, October 1, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Wilkes-Barre, PA welcomed His Eminence, Archbishop Mark, as well as clergy, choir members, parish leadership and parishioners from the Wilkes-Barre Deanery for a retreat entitled: Igniting the Flames of Renewal, led by noted retreat leader, Bill Marianes.

2022 Clergy Synaxis @ the Antiochian Village (Oct. 17-20) that will include a pilgrimage to the graveside of St Raphael of Brooklyn at the Antiochian Village.  This synaxis is for all Orthodox clergy of all jurisdictions.  The speaker for the retreat is Fr. Stephen DeYoung, renowned biblical scholar, author and broadcaster.  The title of the synaxis is "God is a Man of War."

Peter Holoviak, 63, of Sugarloaf Township, PA,  passed away after a valiant two year battle with cancer at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

his morning HAOC OGG -- "Orthodox Golden Girls" -- got together to cook up some tasty meals, including chicken chili, Texas-style lasagna, and vegetable strada. These meals will be frozen for future use by parishioners or folks in our community who are in need of a hot, home-cooked meal due to hardship, illness, or whatever the case may be.

The evening of September 14, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, a Panikhida was offered by the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania at Holy Resurrection Cathedral for the Ever Memorable Metropolitan Herman who fell asleep in the Lord at the age of 90 on September 6 2022.

Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair celebrated the Feast Day of the Elevation of the Precious Cross. Great Vespers with Litya and Divine Liturgy were celebrated by Father Vjekoslav Jovicic and the faithful.

St. Michael’s Celebrates Feast of the Elevation of the Cross
On September 13th  Vespers was celebrated and on September 14th Divine Liturgy for Elevation of the Cross  was celebrated by Father Vjekoslav Jovicic, at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel.

On Sunday, September 11, Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge gave a Moleben prayer and blessing to the teachers, students and parents who were celebrating the beginning of the Sunday School Church Year.

What an abundance of blessings we had at Holy Apostles on Sunday, September 11! Here's a selection of photos highlighting all the commemorations, memorials, and activities that took place.

On Saturday, September 10, the community of St. John the Baptist gathered to celebrate the Baptism and Chrismation of Clarity Joyce (Ann) Puterbaugh by Father Michael Evans.

Sunday, September 4, was jam-packed with blessings and celebrations at Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg!

Diocesan Clergy are invited to attend a Continuing Education event entitled For Our Deliverance From All Wrath: Dealing with Anger in an Angry Society with retreat leader Fr. Ted Pulcini. The retreat is scheduled for October 25 from 10AM until 3PM at Holy Apostles Orthdox Church. Please RSVP by Octboer 19

On August 21, 2022, St. Michael’s Orthodox Church held its annual parish picnic following Divine Liturgy celebrated by Father Vjekoslav Jovicic.

The community of Holy Apostles Orthdox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA celebrated the Great Feast of the Falling Asleep of the Most-Holy Theotokos.

On Sunday, August 21, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA celebrated the afterfeast of the Dormition of the Holy Theotokos.

On Sunday, Aug 14 and Monday Aug 15 the community of Christ the Saviour celebrated the Great Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.

The Orthodox Church in America has released the schedule of services for His Beatitude Metropolitan HERMAN.

(OCA) On September 6, 2022, His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko), retired Primate of the Orthodox Church in America, fell asleep in the Lord at the age of 90.  He had served as Metropolitan of All America and Canada from 2002 until his retirement in 2008.

(OCA) The OCA Music Department will once again offer two of its popular introductory online courses for the benefit of church singers and conductors

The Wilkes-Barre Deanery will hold a retreat entitled: Igniting the Flames of Renewal in your Heart and in your Parish featuring Bill Marianes on Saturday, October 1 beginning at 9AM. All are strongly urged to attend. This event is being sponsored by the Diocese and is free to all.

On Sunday, August 14 the community of Christ the Saviour offered prayers for our students and teachers as they prepare to return to school in the coming weeks.

Divine Liturgy for the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary was served, followed by the blessing of fresh flowers and herbs by Very Rev. John Kowalczyk, assisted by Protodeacon Gabriel Petorak, at St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, August 15, 2022.

Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church (Assumption) of Saint Clair celebrated Great Vespers with Litiya with placing the Plaschanitza of the Virgin Mary onto the tomb by Father Vjekoslav Jovicic.

On Saturday, August 13th our parish youth group made a pilgrimage to St. Tikhon Monastery for their patronal feast day.

The Romanian Episcopate of the Orthodox Church in America has announced a further donation for Ukrainian refugees totaling $70,000.

The faithful of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant, PA celebrated the Transfiguration of Christ with Liturgy and the Blessing of Fruits.

Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair celebrated the Feast Day of the Holy Transfiguration on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

On Sunday, August 7, the community of Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg celebrated the Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and the Blessing of Fruit.

On Sunday, August 7, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville celebrated the Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord.

On Sunday July 17, the community of Christ the Saviour celebrated our annual vehicle blessing in honor of the feast of the great Prophet Elijah (July 20th).

On Sunday, July 17, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA had their vehicles blessed by Fr. Mike Evans following Divine Liturgy.

St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, PA, extended a warm welcome to Rev. Fr. Deacon Herman Belt who is working on a summer internship with Fr. John Kowalczyk at SCI Waymart, St. Tikhon’s Monastery, and St. Michael's Parish.

On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church, Saint Clair warmly welcomed His Eminence, +Archbishop MARK, as he served Divine Liturgy.

On Sunday, July 31, Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge, rector of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA administered a ‘Blessing of the Vehicles’ after the Divine Liturgy.

(Courtesy OCA) Matushka Anne “Anya” (Schmemann) Hopko, 78, for the last two decades of Ellwood City, PA, and previously, for many years, of Crestwood (Yonkers), NY, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday afternoon, August 4, 2022, in Quebec, Canada, where she was vacationing with family.

Rt. Rev. Duane Pederson, 83, the beloved founder of the Antiochian Archdiocese’s prison ministry, reposed in the Lord on July 20, 2022.

On Sunday, July 10, the Divine Liturgy was served by Archbishop Mark and Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge rector, assisted by Mitered Archpriest James Mason and Deacon Geoffrey LoBalbo, Altar Servers, and the St. Nicholas Choir, directed by Reader Nicholas Lezinsky.

On Wednesday, 29 June 2022 the faithful of All Saints held a festive Liturgy for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul.

On Thursday, July 7, Clergy from around the Diocese gathered at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem for a Continuing Education session presented by Dr. Mary Farag entitled “What Makes a Church Sacred.”

Last Thursday, June 30 was a day of blessings and celebration as we commemorated our parish Feast Day, the Feast of the Synaxis of the Holy Apostles.

On the Feast Day of Saint John Maximovitch on Saturday, July 2, 2022, Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair welcomed its newly appointed Administrator, Father Vjekoslav Jovicic, pastor of Saint Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mount Carmel.

On Sunday, July 3, after the Divine Liturgy, a prayer was said by Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge and “Many Years” was sung by the congregation, for the 2022 graduates of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Bethlehem, PA.

On Sunday, July 3, the faithful of St Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Mark for an Archpastoral visit.

Highlights from the second night, Tuesday, June 21, of Holy Apostles's 2022 Vacation Church School Program, "Holy Apostles Zoo: All of Creation Rejoiced," held last week.

The weekend of Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, the feast of All Saints of North America, our community welcomed His Eminence, Archbishop Mark for an Archpastoral visit. At the Hierarchical Liturgy, Dn. Aaron Rutz was ordained to the Holy Priesthood.

The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians invites everyone to join us Sunday July 10th . Arrive after Liturgy and enjoy the day in the park, then at 6pm a Hamburger/ Hot Dog dinner with sides and soda will be served in Pavilion D, near the Ferris Wheel.   No need to RSVP, $5 per person, children under 6 FREE.

Today at Holy Apostles (Mechanicsburg) we honored our 2022 High School and College Graduates

On Sunday, June 19, the Feast of All Saints, as well as Father's Day, we celebrated Holy Baptism and Chrismation for the newest member of our Parish and Church family, Gwendolyn Morrow.

On June 18th, 2022, Father Vjekoslav Jovicic, blessed graves at Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Cemetery in Centralia.

On Sunday, May 22, 2022 at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in Coaldale, the Very Reverend, James Weremedic received Thomas Shanosky through the sacrament of Holy Chrismation.

On Saturday and Sunday 21 and 22 May 2022, the faithful of All Saints in Olyphant joined by honored guests celebrated the ordination of the parish’s Council President, Dcn. Paul Witek to the Holy Priesthood by the hand of His Eminence Archbishop Mark.

On Sunday, June 5th the community of Christ the Saviour celebrated the churching and first Communion of Malcolm Uehlein and recognized our Class of 2022 Graduates.

At St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in Coaldale, the Very Reverend Fr James Weremedic served the Parastas for those who gave their all for our freedom.

On Sunday, June 12, the community of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA gathered to celebrate Fr. James Mason's very notable anniversary.

On the weekend of June 11-12 Holy Apostles Church celebrated the Great Feast of Pentecost with a festive Vigil the night before, and the Divine Liturgy and Vespers with Kneeling Prayers on the Feast.

On Sunday, June 12th the faithful of Christ the Saviour celebrated the great and holy feast of Pentecost.

On Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair, the Very Reverend Timothy Hojnicki received the DiBaggio Family - Michael, Michelle, Victor, and Penelope - through the Sacrament of Holy Chrismation.

On Sunday morning, June 12 Liturgy was served by Very Rev. John Kowalczyk and Protodeacon Gabriel Petorak, followed by Vespers with Kneeling Prayers.

Matushka Lovey Ropitsky of Frackville fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at her residence.

The Office of Pastoral Life is pleased to announce our summer Pastoral Life Synaxis online clergy conference for the clergy of the Orthodox Church in America on Tuesday, June 21st from 2:00-4:00 pm EST.

On Saturday, June 18 Isaiah Kerstetter was received into the Orthodox Church through the Sacrament of Baptism.

A major announcement - Fees for Diocesan Youth attending St. Tikhon Summer Camp will be covered by the Diocese for 2022.

St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn welcomed Archbishop Mark on his Archpastoral visitation on Sunday, May 22, 2022 for the Divine Liturgy.

Faithful from the partner parishes of the Orthodox Christian Charities of Greater Harrisburg (OCCGH) prepared lunch and helped around the facilities at the Bethesda Mission Women’s Shelter on May 14.

The Orthodox Christian Charities of Greater Harrisburg, Inc. (OCCGH) is pleased to announce its 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

On the Feast of Feasts, Great and Holy Pascha, Sunday, April 24, 2022, His Eminence, the Most Reverend Paul (Gassios), Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest, fell asleep in the Lord at the age of 69 after a grave illness.

On Saturday, April 23, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA gathered to celebrate the Feast of Feasts, Great and Holy PASCHA.

On Saturday, April 23, the community of St. John the Baptist gathered to celebrate the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great with the 15 Old Testament readings.

On Good Friday, April 22, the community of St. John the Baptist gathered for Vespers and Lamentations.

Late Saturday evening (April 23), and “while it was still dark” into Sunday (April 24), our community gathered for the “Feast of feasts, and Holy Day of holy days” - Great and Holy Pascha!

On Saturday, April 23, the community of Christ the Saviour gathered for Great and Holy Saturday Vesperal Liturgy.

On Friday, April 22, the community of Christ the Saviour gathered for Burial Vespers and Lamentations.

On Monday morning, April 25, the parishioners of Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church, Saint Clair, gathered to celebrate Bright Monday Divine Liturgy.

On Saturday evening, April 23/24, the parishioners of Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church in Saint Clair, PA gathered to celebrate Nocturns, Matins, and Paschal Divine Liturgy.

On Saturday, April 23 into the early morning hours of April 24, the parishioners of St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, PA gathered to celebrate the GREAT Feast - PASCHA.

Sunday morning April 24, Fr Nikolai Breckenridge, with the help of guess priest, Fr. Michael Kon, lead the parishioners of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA in an Agape Vespers Service.

On Holy Friday, April 22, the parishioners of Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church, Saint Clair gathered for Vespers and Lamentations.

On Friday, April 22, the parish of St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Jermyn, PA gathered for the services of Good Friday.

Vesperal Liturgy of Great and Holy Thursday - Institution of the Eucharist.

On Thursday, April 21, the faithful of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA gathered for Holy Thursday.

On Wednesday, April 20, Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge, rector, assisted by Fr. James Mason, administered Holy Unction for the parishioners of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA.

On April 24, Father Vjekoslav Jovicic and the community of St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel celebrated Pascha.

During the course of Holy Week, the faithful of All Saints in Olyphant gathered for daily services to walk with the Lord to his Voluntary Passion, His Descent into Hades, and His Glorious Resurrection.

On April 17th, Palm Sunday was celebrated by Father Vjekoslav Jovicic at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel with Blessing of Willows.

On April 25, Bright Monday Liturgy was celebrated by Fr. Nickolai Breckenridge, rector, assisted by Mitered Archpriest Fr. James Mason, and guest priest, Fr. Michael Kon at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, PA.

On Sunday, May 1 the community at Christ the Saviour celebrated our patronal feast - St. Thomas Sunday (Antipascha).

Yesterday, On Saint Thomas Sunday, we said prayers for and welcomed into the catechumanate, Cazen Cowfer and Derek Robertson!

St. Michael’s Parish had Panikhida Service in both St. Michael's Cemetery at Sibley and Minooka Cemetery on Sunday morning, May 1st after Divine Liturgy.

On Sunday,\ May 1, the community of St. John the Baptist in Edwardsville, PA gathered for St. Thomas Sunday.

On Saturday, April 30 over 25 members of our community partnered Hummelstown UCC to work on two homes as part of the Rebuilding Together Harrisburg service day.

The entire Slack Family (6 members) were Chrismated on Palm Sunday April 17, 2022 at the Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Stroudsburg.

On the weekend of April 23, the community of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant celebrated the services of PASCHA.

We were delighted and blessed by a surprise visit from His Beatitude, The Most Blessed Metropolitan Tikhon.

On Thursday, May 5, Clergy from around the Diocese gathered at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Old Forge for a Continuing Education Seminar presented by Fr. Victor Gorodenchuk.

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! On the "Antipascha," or Saint Thomas Sunday, May 1, we processed to our Parish Cemetery and blessed it.

What fun it was to hold our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Holy Apostles last Saturday evening, April 30.

Matushka Helen Kuchta, 81, of Frackville, PA, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning at Lehigh Valley Medical Center-East, Pottsville, PA.

St. Tikhon Summer Camp is back for 2022.

On Palm Sunday, April 17, we welcomed (back!) via Holy Chrismation, Susan Savko, into the Orthodox faith!

On April 20th. St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel was blessed to have His Eminence, Archbishop Mark, joined the parish for Presanctified Liturgy and a Lenten Lunch.

On Saturday, April 16, Father Joseph Ramashvili blessed willows after Great Vespers.

On Sunday, April 17, the community of St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in Coaldale gathered to celebrate the Feast of Palm Sunday.

The service of the Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem began with the blessing of palms and willows by Father John Kowalczyk, with Protodeacon Gabriel Petorak, followed by the Divine Liturgy.

On Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17 the faithful of Christ the Saviour (Harrisburg) celebrated the Great Feast of the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday).

On Sunday April 17, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA gathered for the Feast of Palm Sunday - The Entrance of Our Lord Into Jerusalem.

From Tuesday April 19 - Wednesday April 20, His Eminence Archbishop Mark made an Archpastoral visit to the community of Christ the Saviour.

International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) has released a fact sheet regarding their impact on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Hie Eminence Archbishop MARK has released his message for PASCHA

His Eminence Archbishop MARK has released his message for the Diocese for Palm Sunday

St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, reached out during Great Lent in helping the suffering refugees in the Ukraine.

On Sunday, April 3, of Saint John Climacus, we welcomed Brandi Hoke into the Catechumenate.

On Sunday, April 3, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church welcomed His Eminence, MARK, Archbishop of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania for a Patriarchal visit.

On March 27th, Father Vjekoslav Jovicic, celebrated Sunday of the Cross at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel.

On March 25th and 26th, parishioners of St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Mt. Carmel  resumed its Paska baking.

A Wednesday evening Presanctified Liturgy was held at St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, PA, on March 30, 2022.

On Sunday, March 27 the youth group at Christ the Saviour (Harrisburg) offered their time and talents to help clean the men's overnight shelter at Downtown Daily Bread (DDB).

FOCA will host a virtual Pascha concert on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

On Sunday, March 27, Pan-Orthodox Mission Vespers were celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of Great Lent, by Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge, assisted by several Orthodox priests and deacons of the Lehigh Valley.

The Sunday of the Cross Lenten Mission Vesper Service was held at St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, PA, on March 27, 2022.

On Sunday, March 27 the community of Christ the Saviour hosted our local Orthodox parishes for the Third Sunday of Great and Holy Lent.

On Sunday, 27 March 2022 the faithful of All Saints in Olyphant greeted the midpoint of the Great Fast with celebrating the Sunday of the Veneration of the Precious and Life-creating Cross.

On Sunday, March 27, the community of Holy Apostles Orthodox CHurch in Mechanicsburg gathered for the 3rd Sunday of Great Lent - Sunday of the Cross.

On Sunday, March 27, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville PA gathered to celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Great Lent - Sunday of the Cross.

On Wednesday, March 23, the community of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA gathered for a Lenten Presanctified Liturgy.

On Saturday March 19, 2022 His Eminence, Archbishop Mark began His Archpastoral visit to St. Herman of Alaska Church Glen Mills, PA, with the Great Vespers service followed by a Lenten Dinner in the Church Memorial Hall.

n Sunday, March 20, Fr. Nikolai Breckenridge administered the oath of office to members of St. Nicholas Orthodox church council and to the church auditors.

On Sunday, March 20, the community of Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville installed their 2022 Parish Council.

On Tuesday, March 22 our Adult Education Committee at Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church (Harrisburg, PA) hosted the second of four lectures surrounding the theme "Bread for the Journey".

n Friday, 18 March 2022 the faithful of All Saints in Olyphant gathered for a Panikhida to remember all the faithful departed of the parish community.

On March 13th Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers was held at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral in Wilkes Barre.

On Tuesday, March 15 the Adult Education Committee of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg presented the first of four lectures surrounding the theme "Bread for the Journey".

On Sunday, March 13 the clergy and faithful of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA marked the first Sunday of Lent by celebrating the Triumph (Sunday) of Orthodoxy with an icon procession.

Holy Trinity Church, Wilkes Barre is hosting a Youth/College age event in Wilkes Barre this Great Lent.

His Eminence Archbishop MARK has released his message for Great Lent which can be read HERE.

FOCA (the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America) will hold a virtual National Lenten Youth Retreat on Sunday, March 20 from 4-6pm.

On the Sunday of Orthodoxy, March 13, 2022, Father John Kowalczyk, assisted by Protodeacon Gabriel Petorak, blessed Koliva.

On Friday, March 11 the community of Christ the Saviour in Harrisburg, PA welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Mark, as we concluded the first week of the Fast.

His Beatitude Metropolitan TIKHON has released an urgent message for support for Ukrainian refugee assitance.

On Sunday, March 6, 2022 the parishioners of St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church and volunteers worked energetically to pack boxes of badly needed medical equipment, children's medicines  diapers, analgesics, personal hygiene kits, hospice care supplies and many other items for shipment to the thousand of refugees who are pouring into Poland from the ferocious fighting in Ukraine.

On Saturday, March 12, with the blessing of His Eminence, Archbishop Mark, Great Vespers was served for the first time in the historic city of Gettysburg, PA.

St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, PA is collecting items to help Ukraine

From last evening's (March 7, 2022) Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete...

On Sunday, March 6, 2022, we were blessed to have His Eminence, Archbishop Mark, visit our parish.

The faithful of our parish gathered for Forgiveness Sunday Vespers last evening.

On Sunday, February 27th All Saints Parish in Olyphant honored Archpriest Daniel Geeza on his 63rd Anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood.

On Sunday, March 6, St Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant, lead in prayer by Rev. James Chuta and Rev. John Nightingale, celebrated Divine Liturgy and Forgiveness Vespers to mark the beginning of the Lenten season.

Sunday, February 27 - With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Mark our newly elected parish council was installed at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy.

PSP Training for Church Committee Members was held on Monday, February 21 at St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, Pa.

As we prepare to enter the Lenten Season, yesterday we heard one of Jesus's most powerfully emotional parables, The Prodigal Son.

Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral welcomed seminarian Elias Rehmet Class of ’23 from St. Tikhon’s.

St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn congratulates Melanie Ringa on her retirement as CFO of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary.

On Sunday Jan. 30th, Fr. Gregory White, Rector of Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Wilkes-Barre, PA continued the tradition of installing the Parish Council in the presence of the faithful following Divine Liturgy.

Friday, January 28 was the second day of the 58th Diocesan Assembly.

On Thursday, January 27, the 58th Diocesan Assembly began.

This morning (Sunday, January 23) at Divine Liturgy, with joy in our hearts, we welcomed new catechumens, Jane & Jim Lowell.

The devastation from the tornados that recently occurred throughout Kentucky and other states is beyond belief!

Congratulations to our newly installed 2022 Parish Council!

Installation of St. Michael's Orthodox Church Council & St. Michael’s Center Committee for 2022 took place on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

What a joyful Theopany Liturgy and Blessing of Water service held last Wednesday evening, January 5 at Holy Apostles Orthodox Church, Mechanicsburg! Joyous Feast!

Today our parish family at Holy Apostles (Mechanicsburg) celebrated and paid tribute to our parish matriarch, Mrs. Irene Sumple, on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

On Sunday, January 2nd the community of Christ the Saviour celebrated the New Year and a delayed celebration of St. Basils Day by blessing several Vasilopita (St. Basil’s bread) at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy.

The faithful of Christ the Saviour gathered on Christmas Day to celebrate the Divine Liturgy and partake of God made flesh for our salvation in the Holy Eucharist! Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

The faithful of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Olyphant, PA celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of Christ on Dec. 25, 2021.

The faithful of Christ the Saviour gathered on Christmas Eve to celebrate the Vigil service to proclaim birth of Jesus Christ - God made flesh for our salvation!

On Saturday, December 25, the community of St. John the Baptist gathered for Divine Liturgy for the Great Feast of the Nativity of our Lord and Saviour.

The Nativity of Christ at St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, 2021.

Christ is Born! Glorify Him!
Χριστός Γεννάται! Δόξασέ Τον!
Христос родился! Славьте Его!
Wishing you and yours a Joyous Feast of the Nativity!

On 12-19-21, Fr. Innocent of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Wilkes-Barre, led the annual Yolka, with Paula Holoviak instructing the Sunday school students, in a play entitled Holy Night.

At fellowship on Sunday, Dec 12 the Sunday School of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church (Harrisburg, PA) held its annual Nativity Play.

A special thanks to our beloved parish family who once again participated in the “Angel Tree” project this year.

On Sunday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, Fr. Victor and the faithful gathered outside after the Liturgy for the service of the blessing of the new gazebo.

Today we heard the beautiful booming baritone of our Mitered Archpriest Nicholas Molodyko-Harris, as he eloquently read from Saint Matthew's Gospel the Geneology of Jesus Christ.

On Saturday, December 18, the Sunday School of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Edwardsville, PA participated in their yearly Christmas Dinner tradition.

Throughout the Nativity fast the community of Christ the Saviour was edified through a series of talks entitled "Finding Christ in Christmas" organized by our Adult Education Ministry.

On Sunday, December 12th, Archbishop Mark celebrated  Liturgy with Father Joseph Ramishvili & parishioners of SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Minersville Pennsylvania.

With the Blessing of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon & Archbishop Mark of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania, Deacon Michael Rehmet, a second-year student from St. Tikhon's served at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral on the Sunday of the Forefathers.

On Sunday, December 5th, an extended coffee hour was held in Chernay Fellowship Hall, where the Annual Yolka was held by the Sunday School.

On Monday, December 6, the faithful of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant celebrated their patronal feast day.

Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg parish youth learned about the Life of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker and the importance of charitable giving at our annual Saint Nicholas Youth Celebration in the afternoon of Saturday, December 4.

The Diocesan Council met at the Chancery in Bath PA in September and November, with a few considerable announcements resulting.

On Saturday, November 19, the community of St. John the Baptist visited our Friends at St. Hedwig’s Village, a shelter for veterans to share a Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings.

On Sunday, November 14 the faithful of Christ the Saviour were over-joyed to receive the Rieck family into the Orthodox Church through the Sacrament of Chrismation.

Thank you to the faithful of Christ the Saviour (Harrisburg, PA) for their generosity in supporting our annual food drive for Thanksgiving.

On this joyful Feast day of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, our Mitered Archpriest Nicholas Molodyko-Harris celebrated Divine Liturgy, with Fr. Timothy Hojnicki co-celebrating at Holy Apostles (Mechanicsburg)

(OCA) Matushka Anne Pawlush, 99, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, 7 December 2021, at County Meadows Leader Heights, York, PA. She was the beloved wife of the late Archpriest George Pawlush.

The Diocesan Council recenly met and has approved three noteworthy items.

As we enter the Advent Fast, it is wise to reflect on the words of St. John Chrysostom.

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bethlehem PA has been cancelled.

On Sunday, November 7th following Divine Liturgy our parish family of Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church (Harrisburg) enjoyed its Annual Eritrean/Ethiopian Fellowship.

On Saturday, November 6th the youth group at Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church (Harrisburg, PA) offered their time and talents for a service project at Paxton Ministries.

FOCA will present A Virtual Tour of Bethlehem on Sunday, December 12 at 7PM (EST) via Zoom. Those interested should follow this link for details