The Orthodox Church in America’s Office of Pastoral Life Awarded $1.25 Million Grant to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders

by Deb Colitas | Mar 14, 2025 | Financial Health Initiative

By the Grace of God, the Orthodox Church in America’s (OCA) Office of Pastoral Life (OPL) is thrilled to announce a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. that will better equip clergy and their families to face economic challenges that can persist throughout...

Strengthening Our Clergy: The Office of Pastoral Life’s Commitment to Support and Growth

by Deb Colitas | Feb 27, 2025 | Retreats & Events

OPL Leaders Gather at The Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration The well-being of our clergy is essential to the health of the Church. Strong, supported clergy lead vibrant, thriving parishes, creating communities where faith can flourish. The Office of Pastoral...

Office of Pastoral Life Winter 2024 Synaxis Clergy Online Event Held

by Deb Colitas | Jan 13, 2025 | Synaxis

More than 100 clergy from across the Orthodox Church in America participated in the OCA’s Office of Pastoral Life (OPL) December 2024 Synaxis Clergy Online Event on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon delivered the keynote presentation...