Mission Statement:
- The Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada, and Australia exists to proclaim the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ to all people, to teach by both word and deed, to inspire all to lead a life of Orthodox Christian belief, worship, and service to others.
Christ is Born! Христос Се Роди!
With the blessing of His Eminence, we are announcing a fundraising campaign to pay down the mortgage and thus ensure the long-term propserity of the parish. Please share it.
The wake will be on Wed, 10/27/21 from 10:00 am. The funeral will be on Thu, 10/28/21 from 11:00 am. Both at St Sophia located at 404 W Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018.
Patriarchal Greeting to the Delegates and Participants
In English * * * In Bulgarian
Patriarchal Greeting to the Popadias and Diaconissas
In English * * * In Bulgarian
His Eminence visited St Petka's parish in St Petersburg, Florida
(article in Bulgarian)
| Fundraising Campaign to Support St Sophia (Des Plaines, IL) With the blessing of His Eminence, we are announcing a fundraising campaign to pay down the mortgage and thus ensure the long-term propserity of the parish. Please share it. |
| Memory Eternal to Fr. Grouu Tzonkov The wake will be on Wed, 10/27/21 from 10:00 am. The funeral will be on Thu, 10/28/21 from 11:00 am. Both at St Sophia located at 404 W Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018. |
Diocesan Convention Report
Convetion Photos
Patriarchal Greeting to the Delegates and Participants
In English * * * In Bulgarian
Patriarchal Greeting to the Popadias and Diaconissas
In English * * * In Bulgarian
Archpastoral Opening for Popadias and Diaconissas
In English * * * In Bulgarian
CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
(On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the death of the Bulgarian Exarch Stefan1-1878-2017)
On May 14, 1957, exiled in the village of Banja, Karlovo, died the Bulgarian Exarch Stefan 1. The clergy and laity of the Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia, with prayer and in good memory, will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the falling asleep of this great spiritual elder of Bulgarian Orthodoxy.
St. Clement Ohridski Eastern Orthodox Church sponsored the first Lenten Vesper (evening prayer) of the year on Sunday March 5, 2017, Orthodoxy Sunday.
Announcement from the Diocesan Chancery
The Chancery of the Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada
and Australia announces that the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church
– Bulgarian Patriarchate, at its session on Dec 15, 2016, confirmed the
decision of the Diocesan Spiritual Court of the Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox
Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia concerning the defrocking of
Archpriest Paisius DeLucia, former missionary priest at St. Innocent’s
Academy, Kodiak, AK.
Former Archpriest Paisius DeLucia was defrocked by the Diocesan Spiritual
Court of the Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the U.S.A., Canada, and
Australia on March 20, 2015. Mr. DeLucia appealed the decision to His
Holiness Patriarch Neofit and the Holy Synod. The decision of the Holy Synod
from Dec 15, 2016 closes Mr. DeLucia’s appeal and confirms his return to
layman status.
St Clement's Day With His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph
St Clement's Day Celebration, Dearborn, MI
Orthodox Church School
Teachers’ Resources
The Nativity of Christ
With the blessing of His Eminence, Metro. Joseph, we are please to make this new six part Church School Curriculum for the Nativity of Christ available to you free of charge for your use in church schools and in home based religious education.
This BOYA Church School Teachers' Resource has been developed especially with elementary school age children in mind. It is both classroom tested and ready for use by parents in the home, where that is necessary or preferred. The six illustrated lessons may also be easily adapted for use with middle school or even high school youth groups. It is the first of what we pray will be many such church school resources provided free of charge on this website in the future.
Please feel free to adapt the material for use according to your own program needs, and to share it with your fellow church school teachers and youth group leaders.
Yours in Christ,
V. Rev. Fr. Philip Tolbert
Director, Bulgarian Orthodox Youth Apostolate
Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada & Australia
Bulgarian Patriarchate
DECISION of the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church
– Bulgarian Patriarchate
At its meeting on 01Jun2016, the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Bulgarian Patriarchate, extensive discussions were held on issues related to the convening of the Great and Holy Council of the Orthodox Church, 16 to 26 June 2016 in Crete. (Continue Reading)
2016 Clergy Lenten Retreat at Holy Transfiguration Church
East Syracuse, NY
Celebrating Nativity And Ordinations At Holy Resurrection
Holy Dormition In Santa Rosa With His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph
This year His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph celebrated our Feast Day, the Holy Dormition of the Mother of God, on Friday, August 28 2015 in Santa Rosa CA.
ST. STEPHEN’S BULGARIAN EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH
CELEBRATES 100th YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Local Church is one of five original in U.S. & Canada in Bulgarian Diocese
Gala Dinner Dance and Special Church Services September 12 -13, 2015
2015 LENTEN RETREATS
At Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church Boston
MEN'S RETREAT WOMEN'S RETREAT
FROM THE DIOCESAN CHANCERY MARCH 21, 2015
The decision of the Diocesan Spiritual Court concerning the allegations against Archpriest Fr. Paisius DeLucia can be viewed at the following link: 21Mar Decision.pdf
Aid For The Suffering Church of Antioch
From the Diocesan Chancery
In these days, when we prepare ourselves for the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, we in the Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia have had the chance to experience the meeting with our Lord twice – first we were reminded of the needs of our small brothers and sisters in the Orphanage of St. Nicholas, near Novi Han, Bulgaria, and second we met our Lord in the person of His Holiness John X, the Patriarch of the Martyr Orthodox Church of Antioch. Read More Here
The 39th Annual Diocesan Convention
of the
Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia
Documents
PATRIARCHAL & Archpastoral Greetings
State of the Diocese
JULY 17 - 20 2014
The 39th Annual Diocesan Convention
of the
Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia
His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph Presiding
Information: Location, Schedule & Lodging
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His Grace, Bp. Daniil brought a portion of the relics of St, John Maximovitch to our church Thursday, December 12th, 2013. He was greeted at the Indianapolis Airport and then come to our church where we had an Akathist to St. John.
Photos & More
Sts. Martha and Mary Sisterhood raise money for Fr. John's St. Nicholas Orphanage in Novi Han, Bulgaria.
The 38th Annual Diocesan Convention
of the
Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia
His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph Presiding
PHOTOS HERE
Patriarch Neofit of Bulgaria
Enthroned at the Patriarchal cathedral "Alexander Nevski" on Sunday February 24 2013
"Worthy" "Достоен"
~ PRESS RELEASE ~
BULGARIAN ORTHODOX YOUTH APOSTOLATE
April 20, 2013
Youth Directors Release Resources in the Wake of Recent Tragedies
I would like to inform you that this morning November 6, 2012,
His Holiness Bulgarian Patriarch Maxim passed away.
I ask you very kindly to remember him in your holy prayers, proskomidias and
Divine Liturgies as the newly departed servant of God Maxim Patriarch of Bulgaria
and Metropolitan of Sofia.
May God give rest and peace to our beloved the newly departed Patriarch Maxim.
Bog da go prosti! Vechnaia pamiat!
With love in the Lord, + M.J.
The St. John of Rila Work and Pray Youth Pilgrimage to Bulgaria
Policy Statements on Contemporary Moral Issues
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