Press Releases - 2004
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Archpastoral Appeal for Asia Disaster Relief
Please be aware that the jurisdictions of the Ecumenical Patriarchate have been advised of the need for us, as the people of God, to act with mercy in alleviating the suffering of so many who have been affected by the recent earthquake and tidal waves in Asia. Please continue to pray for them in your parish. Read more...
Archpastoral Letter for the Nativity 2004
There is a reason why the Church calls our thoughts to the story of the Wise Men, every year at this season. The story is an icon of the journey we must all make - a journey out of the darkness, through the winter, following a mysterious star to the radiance of the New-Born King. Read more...
New Christmas/Theophany Eve Service Books
JOHNSTOWN, PA Newly updated Nativity and Theophany Eve Service Books are now available for sale. Orders are now being accepted by the Diocesan Chancery with advance payment required. Read more...
Archpastoral Appeal for Disaster Relief
In the last two months, several disastrous hurricanes have ravaged the Florida area and the Gulf coast. Recently, Hurricane Ivan proceeded from the Gulf and badgered the Pittsburgh area with massive flooding. Many thousands of people have been affected by these grievous storms. Some have perished, many more have been injured. Still more have suffered the loss of their homes and livelihood. Read more...
Archpastoral Letter for the New Seminary Year 2004
By the authority invested in me by the Holy Synod of Constantinople, I solemnly proclaim the opening of the sixty-fifth academic year of Christ the Saviour Seminary. I attend to this event with great devotion, as should we all. The Lord has given this Diocese many gifts, of whose worth it is impossible to measure. But some from these many rise to prominence, even amidst such a rich array. And one such prominent gift is Christ the Saviour Seminary. Read more...