The 15th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America
November 2008
On November 10-13, the Orthodox Church in America will convene its 15th All American Council in Pittsburgh. It is a significant event as a new Metropolitan will be elected. Ancient Faith Radio is honored to be the official media partner for the Council and will be there to make the sessions available for those who cannot come. We will also bring you the announcement of the new Metropolitan as well as an interview with him.
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| Nov 15, 2008 |
The HIstory of the All American CouncilsInterview with OCA Archivist Alexis Liberovsky about the history of the OCA All American Councils. |
19:23 |
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| Nov 14, 2008 |
Closing reflections from Fr. Andrew JarmusAt 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. |
04:13 |
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| Nov 13, 2008 |
Metropolitan Jonah on Proportional Giving vs. the “Head Tax”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. |
08:20 |
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| Nov 13, 2008 |
Fr. Thomas Hopko Reacts to New MetropolitanFr. 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. |
09:06 |
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| Nov 13, 2008 |
Thursday Hierarchical Divine LiturgyNewly elected Metropolitan Jonah presides and gives the sermon. |
157:39 |
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| Nov 13, 2008 |
A Vision for the Future - Metropolitan JonahIn a stirring conclusion to the banquet, the newly elected Metropolitan Jonah encouraged the faithful with his vision for the future. |
29:06 |
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| Nov 13, 2008 |
Banquet Address - Fr. Alexander GarklavsFr. Alexander is Chancellor of the OCA. |
40:21 |
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| Nov 13, 2008 |
AFR Interviews New Metropolitan!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. |
06:03 |
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| Nov 13, 2008 |
Pension Fund ReportFr. Michael Westerberg |
18:21 |
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| Nov 13, 2008 |
Internal Audit ReportFr. Paul Suda |
09:28 |
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| Nov 12, 2008 |
Treasurer’s ReportFr. Michael Tassos - Treasurer |
70:47 |
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| Nov 12, 2008 |
A New Metropolitan for the Orthodox Church in America!At long last, the announcement is made by Archbishop Dmitri! |
31:08 |
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| Nov 12, 2008 |
Interview with Fr. John Erickson During Tallying ProcessWhile the delegates and clergy wait for the results and sing hymns, Fr. John Erickson from St. Vladimir's Seminary explains what is happening. |
12:03 |
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| Nov 12, 2008 |
Explanation of the Election Process From The FloorFr. Alexander Rentel (St. Vladimir's Seminary) explains the election process to the Clergy and Delegates. |
06:05 |
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| Nov 12, 2008 |
Election Process BeginsAt 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. |
19:17 |
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| Nov 12, 2008 |
Wednesday Morning Divine LiturgyBishop Jonah presiding and giving the homily. |
125:41 |
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| Nov 12, 2008 |
Meet OCMC Missionary Candidate Christina SemonFr. Tom Soroka (The Path and Sermons At St. Nicholas podcasts) interviews OCMC missionary candidate to Romania Christina Semon while at the All American Council. |
05:07 |
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| Nov 12, 2008 |
Bishop TikhonAt the close of a long day on Tuesday, Bishop Tikhon offers these brief closing comments. |
02:47 |
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| Nov 12, 2008 |
Archbishop Nathaniel Updates on Romanian Orthodox Episcopate in AmericaHis Eminence addresses questions concerning the proposal to establish a Romanian Orthodox Metropolitanate in North America. |
25:47 |
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| Nov 12, 2008 |
Bishop Nikon RespondsFrom late on Tuesday evening, Bishop Nikon offered this response to the questions submitted to the Bishops. |
07:33 |
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| Nov 12, 2008 |
Bishop Jonah Addresses Questions and ConcernsNewly consecrated Bishop Jonah is the Bishop of Fort Worth and Chancellor of the Diocese of Dallas and the South. |
31:05 |
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| Nov 12, 2008 |
Department of Ministry and CommunicationsFr. Andrew Jarmus |
20:36 |
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| Nov 12, 2008 |
General Secretary ReportFr. Eric Tosi |
09:24 |
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| Nov 12, 2008 |
Chancellor’s ReportFr. Alexander Garklavs |
16:35 |
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| Nov 11, 2008 |
Vespers SermonArchimandrite Meletios Webber - Abbot of St. John of San Francisco Monastery (Manton, California). |
11:05 |
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| Nov 11, 2008 |
Tuesday Vespers4:30 PM Vespers service followed by a sermon by Archimandrite Meletios Webber (in the next post). |
37:27 |
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| Nov 11, 2008 |
Recommendations from the Special Investigating CommitteeDr. Dmitri Solodow is a member of the Metropolitan Council and the SIC and he reported on the SIC recommendations. |
12:54 |
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| Nov 11, 2008 |
Special Investigating Committee Report - Bishop BenjaminBishop Benjamin reports on the findings of the SIC. This report is on the findings only. The recommendations will be in a subsequent report. |
37:22 |
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| Nov 11, 2008 |
Tuesday Morning Hierarchical Divine LiturgyAt 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. |
122:32 |
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| Nov 11, 2008 |
Greeting from ROCOR Metropolitan HilarionFr. 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. |
04:15 |
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| Nov 11, 2008 |
Report on Town Hall Meetings by Bp. NikonHis Grace, Bishop Nikon gave a report on the Town Hall meetings held over the past year. |
07:43 |
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| Nov 11, 2008 |
Greeting from His Grace Bishop TikhonThe local presiding Bishop Tikhon welcomes the 15th AAC to Pittsburgh. |
04:47 |
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| Nov 11, 2008 |
Opening Key Note Address of His Eminence Archbishop DmitriFollowing the Service of Prayer, His Eminence Archbishop Dmitri addressed the Hierarchs, Clergy and Faithful. |
22:09 |
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| Nov 11, 2008 |
The Opening of a Sacred CouncilThe clergy and delegates participated in the Service of Prayer at the Opening of a Sacred Council. |
21:11 |
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| Nov 10, 2008 |
Monday VespersThe opening of the 15th AAC began with the prayers of Vespers at 4:30 PM on Monday. |
37:49 |
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| Nov 10, 2008 |
Interview with Bp. Nikon - Pre-Conciliar Commission ChairmanA pastoral conversation with His Grace Bishop Nikon as he anticipates this historic week in the life of the Church. |
08:44 |
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| Nov 10, 2008 |
Local Coordination By An Experienced TeamOur 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. |
10:44 |
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| Nov 09, 2008 |
OCA Chancellor Fr. Alexander GarklavsIn 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. |
10:19 |
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| Nov 06, 2008 |
All American Council LogisticsFr. 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) |
09:07 |
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| Oct 01, 2008 |
OCA 15th All American Council Coming SoonIn 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) |
18:34 |
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