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Sacramento, California:  May 22, 2012 The Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joins the Orthodox community of faith in mourning the passing of a renown spiritual leader in the person of His Eminence, +Metropolitan Constantine, Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the USA. As Protohierarch of the ŒCOCW, +Metropolitan Scholarios-Gennadius III, OSB expresses the …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide joins the universal Orthodox and Christian faithful in mourning the irreplaceable loss of a great spiritual leader in the person of His Holiness, Pope Shenouda III who reposed today in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His Holiness will be remembered as a model of …

January 30, 2012 It has come to the attention of the Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) that the canonically chosen, consecrated and enthroned patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewhado Church, His Holiness Abune Antonios has been shamefully subjected to religious persecution by the Eritrean government. The Holy Synod of the …

The ŒCOCW strongly supports the decision of the Melkite Church of America to ordain a married clergy.  This decision sends a clear message to the worldwide faith community that the Church is listening to the needs of its members in a clear and direct dialogue to ensure the future of the church.  Additionally, this development …

November 3, 2011 The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) extends heartfelt brotherly congratulations to His Grace +Bishop Savas on his election as Metropolitan of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The ŒCOCW is excited that a native Orthodox American has been chosen to lead the Church in this current time period when Orthodoxy is …

  As America mourned 9/11, religious organizations promoted tolerance and peace.   At the September meeting of the Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC), members discussed ethics, justice and morals and how these apply to communicating about religion.  The RCC publishes its own Code of Ethics, which fosters religious tolerance by providing a …

  As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 draws near, an interfaith organization is reaching out. The Religion Communicators Council board of governors has issued a resolution asking for civility, accuracy and tolerance in the 9/11 reporting and discussions.   The Council urged journalists and bloggers to pursue accuracy, respect and understanding of people of all faiths and faith …

The Nashville Religion Communicators Council held their July meeting in the Wisdom House at Scarritt Bennett Center, where they heard from Interfaith Dialogian Chance Dillon on the perils and perks of interfaith communication. Chance Dillon, who was raised in a fundamental Christian environment, says his calling to the world of interfaith work was shaped by …

The faithful along with the Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide join the family of +Archbishop Antonio Mathieu in mourning the repose of his father, the holy servant of God, Mr. Jean Charles Mathieu.  Mr. Mathieu reposed in the Lord Sunday, June 19, 2011 in New York City following a brief illness. …

In prior consultation with The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) +Catholicos Scholarios-Gennadius III, OSB, Protosyncellus of the ŒCOCW formally installed the Rev. Father Samuel Borbón+ of Gervais, Oregon as Archpriest on the Feast of the Ascension, Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the Chapel of the Holy Virgin of the Holy …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joins her sister Orthodox Churches in mourning the recent repose of Metropolitan Epiphanios of Bryoula.  Metropolitan Epiphanios was elected in April 2003 as the first bishop of the Metropolis of Spain and Portugal, which at the time was a newly recreated Orthodox jurisdiction and …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joins her elder sister, the Church of Rome in celebrating the most worthy servant of God, Pope John-Paul II who will join the choir of Blessed on May 1, 2011. The Holy Synod of the ŒCOCW along with the many faithful recognize the unselfish …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joins her sister churches in extending heartfelt congratulations to the British Royal Family and the House of Windsor on the approaching nuptials of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales, KG and Miss Catherine Middleton. In recognition of the historical contributions the British Isles …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joins their Orthodox Sister the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the U.S.A. in mourning the passing of Metropolitan Nicholas following a heroic battle against cancer. Metropolitan Nicholas is well known as a true shepherd who loved both the flock entrusted to him and the …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) extends joyful congratulations to the newly elected leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.  As an ethnically diverse and multicultural church the ŒCOCW sees the choice of a young, progressive Argentinean as evidence of the Roman Church’s recognition of the importance of a culturally …

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has joined with the PGA of America in support of the Golf Industry Supplier Initiative. Established by the PGA of America in 2008, this unique program strives to achieve greater diversity and participation in the game and business of golf. The goal of the initiative is to …

Tinie Tempah, Alexandra Burke, Rihanna, JLS, Chipmunk and Black Eyed Peas are just a few chart-toppers joining the list of nominees for the Urban Music Awards 2010. LONDON, UK – June 1st, 2010; The Urban Music Awards today announced the nominees for this year’s 8th annual celebration.  Tinie Tempah,  Rihanna, Alexandra Burke, JLS, Professor Green, …

This year at London Fashion Week, a new initiative was launched to promote more diversity in the fashion and modelling industries.