On the Christian Feast of Pentecost, the fiftieth day after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit descended upon the Mother of God and the Apostles who were gathered together in the Upper Room. John the Baptist once predicted that Christ would baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire (Luke 3.16): at Pentecost, at nine o'clock in the morning, the prophecy of the Forerunner came true in the fullness of divine power and joy. Read more...

From Tuesday, May 6, through Thursday, May 8, the Orthodox Christian Mission Center held its 2008 Spring Board of Directors Meeting in Troy, Michigan. The meeting was hosted by St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, under the auspices of the Metropolis of Detroit with the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA - His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas has announced today, that plans are underway for the Annual Altarboy's Retreat which will take place from June 29-July 22, 2008 at Christ the Saviour Seminary and Cathedral. The Very Rev. David Cochran has been appointed director of this year's retreat. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA - The Junior ACRY will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its establishment at the annual Weekend Encounter at Camp Nazareth, November 7-9, 2008. Read more...

JOHNSTOWN, PA - On Bright Friday, May 2, 2008, His Eminence, Metropolitan will be honored on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee of Consecration to the Episcopacy at Christ the Savior Cathedral in Johnstown, PA. Joining His Eminence will be hierarchs and dignitaries from throughout the U.S.A. and Europe as well as the priests and faithful of our diocese. The Chancery Staff along with clergy and faithful of the Diocese extend our heartfelt best wishes and congratulations to His Eminence on this milestone in his service as shepherd of our God-Saved Diocese. May Almighty God Grant His Eminence, Good Health, Peace and Salvation and Many More Years of Service in the Vineyard of our Lord. Eis Polla Eti Despota! Read more...