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Orthodox organizations, ministries, and local parish groups in good standing.
This directory gathers the pan-Orthodox agencies and affiliated ministries of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, the institutions of our own ROCOR jurisdiction, and the groups that meet here at St. Justin. Each entry notes its precise standing; a few local groups are still being confirmed by the parish.
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1
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The governing synod of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR), our parish's church body, headquartered in New York City.
Confirmed. ROCOR is a member jurisdiction of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America.
The ROCOR diocese covering the mid-United States; St. Justin Orthodox Church's diocese, under Archbishop Peter, chancery in Des Plaines, IL.
Confirmed. This is St. Justin Orthodox Church's diocese, a member jurisdiction of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops.
The Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America deanery covering Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, with Archpriest Sergii Alekseev (Fr. Sergii) as Dean.
Confirmed by the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America Administration page, which lists the Dean over these four states. There is no separate formal deanery name.
The body of all active canonical Orthodox bishops in the USA; coordinates the pan-Orthodox agencies and ministries listed in this directory.
This is the reference authority for canonical standing used throughout this directory. It succeeded SCOBA and coordinates the agencies and ministries below.
The official pan-Orthodox foreign-missions agency, sending missionaries and support to establish and strengthen the Church worldwide.
Confirmed. OCMC is named among the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops' agencies and affiliated ministries, and its homepage carries the Assembly logo.
The Assembly's official international humanitarian relief and development agency, working in disaster response, water and sanitation, food security, and health.
Confirmed. IOCC states it is the official humanitarian relief and development agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, founded in 1992 by SCOBA.
Pan-Orthodox domestic humanitarian ministry serving the poor (Food, Occupation, Clothing, Understanding, Shelter) through local FOCUS Centers.
Confirmed. The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops approved and welcomed FOCUS North America as an Affiliate Ministry.
Orthodox ministry building long-term, Christ-centered relationships that support incarcerated people and their families.
Confirmed. Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry is an Agency/Affiliated Ministry of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, with training delivered in partnership with St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary.
The official Assembly collegiate campus-ministry program, serving chapters on 300-plus campuses across the US and Canada.
Confirmed. OCF is the official collegiate campus ministry program under the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, with roots in the 1965 SCOBA Campus Commission.
A 10-month immersive residency of service and Orthodox formation for young adults, roughly ages 21 to 29.
Confirmed. Orthodox Volunteer Corps was approved as an official Agency of the Assembly of Bishops in October 2021.
Pan-Orthodox media house (Ancient Faith Radio, Publishing, Kids, Films) producing podcasts, books, and catechetical media.
Confirmed canonical via jurisdiction, as a department of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America (an Assembly member), with pan-Orthodox reach. Not an Assembly agency.
Pan-Orthodox media ministry (radio, podcasts, digital outreach) originally commissioned by SCOBA.
Confirmed. An Affiliated Ministry of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, originally commissioned by SCOBA and named an agency in 2003.
The publishing and catechetical arm of Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, publishing Orthodox books and journals for faith and education.
Confirmed canonical via jurisdiction (ROCOR, an Assembly member). Holy Trinity Publications is the publishing house of Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville (ROCOR), distinct from the monastery and seminary entries in this directory.
Pan-Orthodox support for women in crisis pregnancies, Orthodox adoption assistance, and education for life, based in Cleveland, OH.
Confirmed. Endorsed by the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops as an alternative resource for women in crisis pregnancies.
Historic ROCOR men's monastery and pilgrimage site in Jordanville, NY; home also to Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary.
Confirmed canonical via jurisdiction (ROCOR, an Assembly member).
The ROCOR seminary, founded in 1948 under Holy Trinity Monastery.
Confirmed canonical via jurisdiction (ROCOR, an Assembly member).
Pan-Orthodox OCA seminary in Yonkers, NY; also home to SVS Press, a major Orthodox academic publisher.
Confirmed canonical via jurisdiction (OCA, an Assembly member).
OCA seminary in South Canaan, PA; training partner for Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry.
Confirmed canonical via jurisdiction (OCA, an Assembly member).
GOARCH undergraduate college and graduate school of theology in Brookline, MA.
Confirmed canonical via jurisdiction (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, an Assembly member).
A women's fellowship group of St. Justin Orthodox Church.
Details for the Parish Sisterhood, including its purpose, contact, and meeting rhythm, are being confirmed by the parish and will be added here.
A men's Bible study at St. Justin Orthodox Church, using St. Jerome's commentary.
This study uses St. Jerome's commentary. Schedule, contact, and additional details are being confirmed by the parish and will be added here.
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.Ephesians 4:3