Documents & Publications

Official Documents

Official documents of the Orthodox Church in America including: Agreement of Tomos of Autocephaly; TOMOS of Alexis; OCA Statutes; 'Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Abuse' Guidelines; Policies, Standards, Procedures, on Sexual Misconduct....
Official Statements, Speeches, Addresses, and Sermons

A collection of official statements prepared and delivered by the Holy Synod of Bishops, current and past primates, hierarchs and clergy.

Encyclicals of the Holy Synod of Bishops

Encyclicals of the Holy Synod of Bishops on preaching, confession and communion, marriage, christian unity and ecumenism, and spiritual life.
The Orthodox Church

Featuring the Orthodox Church in America's official publication, The Orthodox Church News Magazine
All American Sobors and Councils

Addresses, reports, minutes, church-wide initiatives, council documents, delegate handbook, parish workbook, and many other documents of past OCA All American Sobors and Councils.
Tax Help for Parish Treasurers

Taxes in the United States are complex and consequences for noncompliance can be significant. Furthermore, there are nuances in the tax laws as they pertain specifically to churches and clergy. This material is intended to introduce parish treasurers to and assist them in meeting their church’s federal income and employment tax responsibilities. This guide has been provided by the OCA Pension Board.