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Official Statements

Official statements from the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America.

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March 8, 2022

Update on the Financial Appeal for Ukrainian Refugee Relief

March 5, 2022

Archpastoral Message of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon for the Beginning of Great Lent

February 28, 2022

His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Makes Urgent Financial Appeal for Ukrainian Refugee Relief

February 24, 2022

His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon issues statement on war in Ukraine

January 2, 2022

Sanctity of Life Sunday Announced for 2022

December 15, 2021

Metropolitan Tikhon’s 2021 Nativity Message now available

November 25, 2021

Pastoral message from Metropolitan Tikhon for Thanksgiving Day

November 11, 2021

Pastoral message from Metropolitan Tikhon for Veterans (Remembrance) Day

September 29, 2021

Communique of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America

April 24, 2021

Metropolitan Tikhon’s 2021 Paschal Message now available

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