The 15th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America

The HIstory of the All American Councils

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:01:54 +0000

Interview with OCA Archivist Alexis Liberovsky about the history of the OCA All American Councils.

Closing reflections from Fr. Andrew Jarmus

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:18:51 +0000

At the conclusion of Thursday's final session, Fr. Andrew Jarmus, the Director of the Department of Ministry and Communications offers his reflections on the week in this interview.

Metropolitan Jonah on Proportional Giving vs. the “Head Tax”

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:33:43 +0000

In the midst of budget discussions during the Thursday morning session, Metropolitan Jonah had these comments on the so called head tax for parishes supporting the national church administration.

Fr. Thomas Hopko Reacts to New Metropolitan

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:00:40 +0000

Fr. Tom Soroka (The Path and Sermons At St. Nicholas) interviews Fr. Thomas Hopko (Speaking the Truth in Love) on the convention floor and asks for his reaction to the election of Metropolitan Jonah.

Thursday Hierarchical Divine Liturgy

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:19:25 +0000

Newly elected Metropolitan Jonah presides and gives the sermon.

A Vision for the Future - Metropolitan Jonah

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:06:50 +0000

In a stirring conclusion to the banquet, the newly elected Metropolitan Jonah encouraged the faithful with his vision for the future.

Banquet Address - Fr. Alexander Garklavs

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:33:27 +0000

Fr. Alexander is Chancellor of the OCA.

AFR Interviews New Metropolitan!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:47:44 +0000

In his first media interview as the newly elected Metropolitan of the Orthodox Church in America, His Beatitude Metropolitan Jonah gives his reaction to and vision for his new assignment.

Pension Fund Report

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:19:07 +0000

Fr. Michael Westerberg

Internal Audit Report

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:07:52 +0000

Fr. Paul Suda

Treasurer’s Report

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:51:52 +0000

Fr. Michael Tassos - Treasurer Fr. Matthew Tate - Chair of Finance Committee

A New Metropolitan for the Orthodox Church in America!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:02:19 +0000

At long last, the announcement is made by Archbishop Dmitri!

Interview with Fr. John Erickson During Tallying Process

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:14:05 +0000

While the delegates and clergy wait for the results and sing hymns, Fr. John Erickson from St. Vladimir's Seminary explains what is happening.

Explanation of the Election Process From The Floor

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:58:56 +0000

Fr. Alexander Rentel (St. Vladimir's Seminary) explains the election process to the Clergy and Delegates.

Election Process Begins

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:46:46 +0000

At the beginning of the session, greetings were read from other Patriarchs by Very Rev. Leonid Kishkovsky followed by the reading of the resolution to elect a new Metropolitan read by Archbishop Dmitri.

Wednesday Morning Divine Liturgy

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:43:56 +0000

Bishop Jonah presiding and giving the homily.

Meet OCMC Missionary Candidate Christina Semon

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:08:40 +0000

Fr. Tom Soroka (The Path and Sermons At St. Nicholas podcasts) interviews OCMC missionary candidate to Romania Christina Semon while at the All American Council.

Bishop Tikhon

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:29:55 +0000

At the close of a long day on Tuesday, Bishop Tikhon offers these brief closing comments.

Archbishop Nathaniel Updates on Romanian Orthodox Episcopate in America

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:09:27 +0000

His Eminence addresses questions concerning the proposal to establish a Romanian Orthodox Metropolitanate in North America.

Bishop Nikon Responds

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:00:06 +0000

From late on Tuesday evening, Bishop Nikon offered this response to the questions submitted to the Bishops.

Bishop Jonah Addresses Questions and Concerns

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:23:35 +0000

Newly consecrated Bishop Jonah is the Bishop of Fort Worth and Chancellor of the Diocese of Dallas and the South.

Department of Ministry and Communications

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:21:01 +0000

Fr. Andrew Jarmus

General Secretary Report

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:14:09 +0000

Fr. Eric Tosi

Chancellor’s Report

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:55:10 +0000

Fr. Alexander Garklavs

Vespers Sermon

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:33:02 +0000

Archimandrite Meletios Webber - Abbot of St. John of San Francisco Monastery (Manton, California).

Tuesday Vespers

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:20:27 +0000

4:30 PM Vespers service followed by a sermon by Archimandrite Meletios Webber (in the next post).

Recommendations from the Special Investigating Committee

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:27:00 +0000

Dr. Dmitri Solodow is a member of the Metropolitan Council and the SIC and he reported on the SIC recommendations.

Special Investigating Committee Report - Bishop Benjamin

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:45:29 +0000

Bishop Benjamin reports on the findings of the SIC. This report is on the findings only. The recommendations will be in a subsequent report.

Tuesday Morning Hierarchical Divine Liturgy

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:06:49 +0000

At 7:00 AM, a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was celebrated including a homily by Fr. Alexis Vinogradov from St. Gregory the Theologian Orthodox Church in Wappingers Falls, New York. He is also a member of the OCA Metropolitan Council.

Greeting from ROCOR Metropolitan Hilarion

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:43:47 +0000

Fr. Alexander Lebedev is the Secretary for Inter-Orthodox relations of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. He brings greetings from Metropolitan Hilarion.

Report on Town Hall Meetings by Bp. Nikon

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:03:57 +0000

His Grace, Bishop Nikon gave a report on the Town Hall meetings held over the past year.

Greeting from His Grace Bishop Tikhon

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:02:27 +0000

The local presiding Bishop Tikhon welcomes the 15th AAC to Pittsburgh.

Opening Key Note Address of His Eminence Archbishop Dmitri

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:52:49 +0000

Following the Service of Prayer, His Eminence Archbishop Dmitri addressed the Hierarchs, Clergy and Faithful.

The Opening of a Sacred Council

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:27:12 +0000

The clergy and delegates participated in the Service of Prayer at the Opening of a Sacred Council.

Monday Vespers

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:53:31 +0000

The opening of the 15th AAC began with the prayers of Vespers at 4:30 PM on Monday.

Interview with Bp. Nikon - Pre-Conciliar Commission Chairman

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:25:50 +0000

A pastoral conversation with His Grace Bishop Nikon as he anticipates this historic week in the life of the Church.

Local Coordination By An Experienced Team

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:37:16 +0000

Our next report features the local coordinating team of Fr. Bill Evansky and Matushka Myra Oleynik. Listen for some helpful information if you are on your way here! Also, Mat.Myra mentioned a blog she is maintaining just for this week. Access it HERE.

OCA Chancellor Fr. Alexander Garklavs

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:54:47 +0000

In our first report from the convention floor, we chat with the Chancellor of the OCA, Fr. Alexander Garklavs about the coming week and what he is anticipating.

All American Council Logistics

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:58:32 +0000

Fr. Eric Tosi is the General Secretary for the Orthodox Church in America and he talks with us about the logistics of the upcoming All American Council in Pittsburgh November 10-13. (October 09, 2008)

OCA 15th All American Council Coming Soon

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:57:19 +0000

In this first interview we talk with Fr. Andrew Jarmus, the Director of Ministries and Communications for the OCA and provide some basic information about the event including the process followed in electing a new Metropolitan. (October 1, 2008)