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"There can be no Christian without good deeds."
- HIS HOLINESS PATRIARCH KIRILL
A representative of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA participated in the feast in honor of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called.
On December 1, 2025, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, welcomed clergy and hierarchs of Orthodox churches from across New York to his annual Saint Andrew's Day dinner. The gathering, held in honor of the Catholic feast of Saint Andrew the First-Called, brought together representatives of various Orthodox traditions in a spirit of ecumenical fellowship.
Congratulations to His Grace, Right Reverend Bishop Matthew of Sourozh on the 10th Anniversary of His Episcopal Consecration
Your Grace, dear Vladyka and loving father!
On behalf of the clergy, monastics, and laity of the Diocese of Sourozh and the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, we sincerely congratulate you on this significant day in your life!
Congratulations from His Holiness Patriarch Kirill to the Primate of the Orthodox Church in America on his name day
To His Beatitude, Most Blessed Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America and Canada
New Year and the beginning of a new school year for Sunday School
On Sunday, September 14, 2025, the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, the beginning of the Indiction and the feast day of the Holy Princes Peter and Fevronia of Murom, Divine Liturgy was celebrated at St. Nicholas Cathedral in New York City. During the service, special prayers were offered from the New Year's hymn service, as well as prayers in honor of the patron saints of marriage—for families, love, and fidelity.
His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus', delivered an address on the occasion of All-Russian Day of Sobriety.
Beloved in the Lord, Most Reverend Archpastors! All-Reverend Fathers, Dear Brothers and Sisters!
The clergy of the Moscow Patriarchate took part in the first concelebration of the Primates of the Orthodox Church in America and the Ohrid Archdiocese.
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the first concelebration of the Primates of the American and Macedonian Churches took place at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Washington, DC, to mark the official recognition of the new Local Autocephalous Church by the Orthodox Church in America.
The Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
On August 27, 2025, on the eve of the Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, a solemn All-Night Vigil with the Rite of the Bringing Forth of the Epitaphios was served at the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Nicholas in New York.
At St. Nicholas Cathedral in New York, the Summer Camp for Young Parishioners Continues
On August 26, the second session of the Summer Sunday School began. In the morning, teachers, parents, and students of the school gathered in the cathedral, where a Moleben for the beginning of a good work was served. After offering words of guidance, the priest sprinkled the assembled with holy water.
The Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ
On August 19, 2025, on the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Nicholas in New York. In accordance with the festal tradition, the clergy performed the blessing of the first fruits of the new harvest.