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November 15, 2025

Holy Synod Meets for Regular Fall 2025 Session

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA]

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The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America met for its Regular Fall 2025 Session from November 10–14, 2025, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. The meetings were held at the Hotel Belvoir in Springfield, VA, and at St. Mark Orthodox Church in Bethesda, MD.

The session opened on Tuesday, November 11, with a Molieben, followed by a retreat…

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  • November 14, 2025

    St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary Receives Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

  • November 12, 2025

    Archpastoral Message of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon on the Beginning of the Nativity Fast

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    Thank You for Supporting Steward Sunday 2025

  • November 8, 2025

    Office of the Chancellor Issues Report on Clergy Data

  • November 7, 2025

    Thriving in Ministry: Strengthening the Hearts of Our Clergy and Their Families

  • November 5, 2025

    A Time for Fellowship and Renewal:  OCA Clergy and Clergy Wives Retreats Announced for 2026

  • November 4, 2025

    St. Tikhon’s Seminary Opens Search for Faculty Position in Church History / Historical Theology

  • November 3, 2025

    Steward Sunday: Supporting the Well-Being of Clergy and Families

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