Archdiocese News
Impressions of a Visit, Part One
"The disintegration of the family and the confusion about its meaning in the Western world is just one example of what happens when God is absent from society," Metropolitan Saba writes.
New! Nov.-Dec. 2025 Mobile Issue of The WORD Magazine
Edifying articles for the Nativity season, news from the Archdiocesan office, minutes from the General Assembly, information about the Fellowship of St. Julian, and more!
Three Archdiocese Camps Re-accredited, One Accredited by the ACA
The American Camp Association (ACA) also recognized the camps for excellence in youth programming and safety.
Metropolitan Saba Celebrates Vigil for Patron Saint of Archdiocese
Joined by area clergy, seminarians and faithful, His Eminence celebrates St. Raphael of Brooklyn, who founded what is now the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America.
St. Raphael of Brooklyn + First Saturday in November
Our Father among the Saints, Raphael (Hawaweeny), Bishop of Brooklyn, was the first Orthodox Christian bishop consecrated on American soil. His feast day is celebrated in the Antiochian Archdiocese on the first Saturday of November.
"Within every human being lies a desire to appear admirable before others. This desire may vary in intensity from one person to another, yet the need to exist in the eyes of others, rather than in our own, remains strong," Metropolitan Saba writes.
The Order Hosts Town Hall in Los Angeles
The evening gathered 52 members and inquirers from six parishes in southern California for a dialogue about the immediate future of the Archdiocese’s philanthropic arm.
Online Liturgical Guide Presents Service Texts for November
The first bishop of the missionary church that would become the Antiochian Archdiocese, three of the “Twelve” Apostles, a Great Feast of the Theotokos, and a great martyr fill the celebrations of the Orthodox Church in the month of November.
Recap: Free Zoom Workshop for Orthodox Teen Ministry Leaders
Did you miss it? Here are the highlights that included discussion guides based on the 2026 festivals theme, a future youth ministries conference, and Teen SOYO TRUST grants.
4th Annual Fr. Joseph Allen Memorial Lecture Features Fr. Nicholas Louh
"It’s not just enough to believe in Jesus," emphasized Fr. Nick, "we also need to follow Him."
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