With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Michael, this fall between October 10-25, the Diocese of New York and New Jersey will have the great blessing of visitations by the Hawaiian Myrrh-Streaming Iveron Icon of the Theotokos, in 20 parishes over 16 days.  Countless healings have occurred for those anointed with the miraculous myrrh that flows from the Icon, by the grace of God and the prayers of the Most-Holy Mother of God.  All are invited to gather at the Diocesan parishes that will be hosting the Icon; please see the schedule below. 

The Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross in Medford, New Jersey, invites the faithful to a special retreat with Dr. Mary Farag, Associate Professor of Early Christian Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary, on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The retreat, entitled “Caring for the Beauty of God’s House: How Holy Beauty Heals,” will explore the meaning and importance of holy beauty in the life of the Church.

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America has designated Sunday, September 27, 2026, as Youth and Young Adult Sunday.

In his encyclical for the occasion, His Grace Bishop Thomas, Episcopal Liaison to Orthodox Youth and Young Adult Ministries, reflects on St. Timothy and the vital role of parents, godparents, clergy, youth workers, and volunteers in nurturing and passing the Orthodox Faith to the next generation.

His Grace calls upon the faithful especially to pray for those serving the Church's young people and to remain present in their lives, so that “the faith handed to us might be handed on again.”

The Orthodox Parishes of the Southern Tier invite everyone to a special Spaghetti & Song Dinner Show benefiting St. Andrew’s Camp on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM at SS. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 210 Hill Ave., Endicott, NY.

The evening will feature St. Andrew’s Camp staff and camper performances, special guest singers in “Bid for a Ballad,” and basket raffles. Dinner includes appetizers, pasta and meatballs, salad, garlic bread, drinks, and desserts.

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Michael, the Diocese of New York and New Jersey is pleased to announce the release of Lampada — Orthodox Calendar, a new app created by Nektarios (Manny) Montiel, a parishioner of St. Vladimir Orthodox Church in Trenton, New Jersey.

Designed as a companion for daily Orthodox Christian life, Lampada brings together the Church calendar, daily Scripture readings, fasting guidance, commemorations of the saints, prayers, and other resources in one convenient app.

The Diocese of New York and New Jersey is pleased to announce two New York State Deanery Appreciation Dinners honoring the 2025 Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors (DDBs).

Hosted with gratitude by His Eminence Archbishop Michael, the dinners offer an opportunity to recognize and thank the Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors for their faithful stewardship and generous support of the work and ministries of the Diocese.