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WALDORF, MD -- Pentecost weekend 2013 was the perfect venue for the long-awaited Consecration of St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Church. Arriving on Friday, June 22, 2013 for the celebration of Great Vespers and the reception of the Holy Relics, His Grace Bishop, Gregory presided over the weekend's Consecration Services. Calling upon the Grace of the Holy Spirit, His Grace, Bishop Gregory consecrated the beautiful, Carpathian style wooden Church on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Following the Consecration Ceremony, the first Liturgy, took place in the newly consecrated Church. The weekend festivities concluded with the celebration of the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of Pentecost. Read more...

WOODSTOCK, GA - His Grace, Bishop Gregory arrived yesterday in Woodstock, Georgia for the Consecration of St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church. Upon his arrival with the Holy Relics for enthronement in the Altar Table, the Service of Great Vespers was celebrated. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA - Plans are underway for the Annual Altar Bby Retreat which will take place from June 30- July 1, 2013 at Christ the Saviour Seminary and Cathedral and SS. Peter & Paul Church facilities in Windber. This is the time and place for your faithful Altar Servers to join other Altar Boys from all over our Diocese. Read more...

CHICAGO, IL - ACRY members and Diocesan faithful are cordially invited to the Annual National Senior and Junior ACRY convention, to be held in Chicago from August 30 - Sept 2, 2013. Hosted by St. Michael's Orthodox Church and ACRY of Niles, Illinois at the O'Hare Airport Marriott, the annual convention will offer the opportunity for the faithful of the diocese to gather to review and set in motion exciting new plans for philanthropic, outreach and mission projects, and enjoy Christian Fellowship. There is much to do and see in Chicago and the Niles Parish is looking forward to welcoming you to the area. While serving as the annual convention for the National Sr. and Jr. ACRY, this year, the ACRY is encouraging those who diocesan faithful and friends who are not ACRY members to come learn more about the good works of the ACRY Read more...

Very Reverend Protopresbyters, Very Reverend and Reverend Fathers, and the Faithful of our God-Protected Diocese: CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED, HE IS RISEN! On this great and glorious feast of Pascha—the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, our hearts are filled with tremendous joy, our souls are transformed and we bask in the Light of Truth. I wish to share with you the inspiring, uplifting and brilliant homily of our Father among the Saints, John Chrysostom. Read more...