On May 28th, 2024, the nationally recognized historic St. Theodosius Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio suffered a great tragedy with a devastating fire that caused millions of dollars in damages. Insurance coverage will assist the restoration, but the full cost of renovation will not be realized by that alone.

The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America is coordinating a “virtual” Christmas concert to be streamed live via YouTube on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024. All Pastors and Parish Choirs are invited to participate by sending in a pre-recorded video including a greeting by your parish priest.

I was blessed with the opportunity to attend the FOCA annual convention in Akron this Summer.  There was much prayerful discussion at that meeting about the organization's future.  I would like to update you on a project from the past, in hope it will inspire those members who worked so hard to bring it to fruition.

The 97th FOCA Convention was a wonderful gathering of its members and guests in Mogadore (Akron), Ohio from July 26th through the 29th.  As glad as we were to see all participants make it to the event safely, we were just as happy to hear no issues for the safe returns home.

Full Event Agenda as well as the Convention Report Book are now available!

Come to Akron, Ohio for the 97th FOCA Convention July 26-29, 2024!  Hosted by Akron 20/32, all meetings and services will be held at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Mogadore, Ohio.  This year’s convention is a family friendly event for all ages in both activity and cost.  Plans for kids of all ages include the Akron Zoo, Akron Rubber Ducks Baseball (with fireworks), and the ProFootball Hall of Fame.  Of course, adults will meet for convention business all day Saturday and Monday morning.