Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA, PA [DOEPA] - On Sunday, July 19, 2026, following the Divine Liturgy at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Philadelphia, PA, the faithful gathered for the annual blessing of vehicles, continuing the Cathedral's longstanding tradition observed on the Sunday closest to the Feast of the Holy Prophet Elijah.

BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS] - On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, on behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Mark and the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, the Diocesan Media Office extends its heartfelt birthday wishes to His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon on the joyous occasion of his 60th birthday.

OLYPHANT, PA [DOEPA] - From July 11-12, 2026, the 6th Sunday after Pentecost, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania made an archpastoral visit to All Saints Church in Olyphant, PA.

FRACKVILLE, PA [DOEPA] - From July 4-5, 2026, the faithful of Holy Ascension Church in Frackville, PA, rejoiced as the parish welcomed a newly illumined member into the Orthodox Faith and received nine new catechumens who have begun preparing for reception into the Holy Orthodox Church.

SOUTH CANAAN, PA [DOEPA] - On Saturday, July 4, 2026, St. Tikhon's Summer Camp concluded its week of worship, fellowship, learning, and recreation as campers, counselors, clergy, volunteers, and families gathered for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy before departing for home.