St. Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist parish in Ottawa expects the date of November 16th every year with much joy. First, because we begin the Nativity Fast, second because St. Matthew is the protector of our parish and he is commemorated on this date.  
Once again this year, His Grace Bishop Ioan Casian blessed us with his hierarchal visit. On Saturday, November 15th, he served the Lesser Sanctification of Water and the Holy Unction Services. Rev. Fr. Grigorie Ţăpuc, the parish priest, joined His Grace along with Rev. Fr. Teofil Arsene, from St. Mary’s parish in Gatineau, and Rev. Fr. Daniel Banu from St. Nicholas parish in Ottawa....(Continue)

The activities surrounding our parish feast started earlier than custom this year with the arrival of a guest from afar. One week before the day of our Patrons Sts. Archangels Michael and Gabriel, we received Rev. Father Josiah Trenham, who travelled from California to Montreal to be in our midst. Indeed, travelling as a theme pervaded his conferences and sermons to us that spanned over two days....(Continue)

On the weekend of November 8th and 9th St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Southbridge, Massachusetts celebrated the patronal feast day of the church.   The weekend began with the service of Vespers on Saturday evening. Many members of the church as well as parishioners from the neighboring Orthodox Churches were in attendance. Fr. Peter Preble, Pastor was assisted at the altar by Fr. Nicholas Apostola, Dean and Vicar of the Romanian Archdiocese as well as a son of St. Michael’s Church. Also present at the altar was Fr. Luke Veronis of Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Webster, Massachusetts....(Continue)

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference
of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and Devout Faithful
of the Holy Orthodox Churches in the Americas

Dearly Beloved in Christ Jesus,
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ.
On this Sunday before our national feast of Thanksgiving, we give thanks to our Merciful God for all His blessings, and we take time to remember International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). As the humanitarian aid agency of SCOBA, IOCC serves throughout the world as ambassadors of God’s mercy. Agency staff and partners feed the hungry, care for the sick, and provide essential relief to those whose lives have been shattered by man-made and natural disasters.  Through your generous support, millions of hurting people receive the care and attention that all people deserve.

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On Sunday November 9, 2008 St. Dumitru Retreat and Monastic Center celebrated their name day, St. Demetrios the New from Basarabi. Clergy and faithful from the New York area joined His Eminence Archbishop Nicolae and the monks of the monastery in celebrating the protector of this holy place. Fr. Archm. Paisie and Fr. Protosinghelos Andrei, from the Patriarchal Center in Bucharest, were the messengers of His Beatitude Daniel at this event. ...(Continue)