The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America (ACOB-US) will convene in Washington D.C. between October 2 and 5.
This year’s agenda will feature proposals to introduce new channels to connect with the Orthodox faithful and several new ministries and committees to support Orthodox youth and volunteer programs.
The meeting starts on Saturday, October 2, with the Vespers officiated at the at Saints Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church in Potomac, Maryland. The office will be followed by a private reception for the local clergy and their families.
The official opening of the Assembly will take place on Sunday morning, October 3rd, where the jurisdictional heads will concelebrate the Divine Liturgy at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington, D.C. A reception will follow in the Cathedral’s banquet facilities.
The schedule includes, on the same day, a charitable event where the youth will be able to interact with the hierarchs while assembling hygiene kits for those in need. The event will start at 5:00 PM EDT at the Museum of the Bible and will be open to the public.
The Assembly of Bishops is made up of all the active, canonical Orthodox bishops in the United States of America, of every jurisdiction. For the last decade, members of the Assembly have gathered annually to discuss and decide important matters affecting the life, growth, and unity of the Orthodox Church, its ministries, finances, and philanthropic concerns.
Photo credit: ACOB-US (archive)
