Paschal Vespers / Agape - 04/30/08

On Wednesday, April 30th, Christ the Savior Orthodox Church in Paramus, NJ, hosted the NJ Deanery for the celebration of the Paschal Vespers which was followed by a festive meal.

Mission Vespers in Mays Landing, NJ - 03/23/08

On Sunday, March 23, 2008, clergy and faithful from the diocese gathered at the Church of the Mother of God in Mays Landing, NJ, for Mission Vespers.

Sunday of Orthodoxy - 03/16/08

On Sunday, March 16, 2008, clergy and faithful gathered at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Randolph, NJ, for the celebration of Orthodoxy Vespers.

Clergy Retreat in Paramus, NJ - 02/11/08

On Monday, February 11, 2008, a clergy retreat was held at Christ the Saviour Church in Paramus, New Jersey. The retreat was led by VRev. Chad Hatfield, Chancellor of St. Vladimir's Seminary.  Clergy from throughout the Diocese of Washington and New York attended.

Pre-Lenten Youth Retreat - 02/10/08

The Diocesan Pre-Lenten Youth retreat, Jesus, Others, and Yourself (JOY) was held the weekend of February 8-10. Over 40 youth from the Diocese participated. It was hosted by the Mother of God Orthodox Church and was held at the Retreat Center located at St. Joseph's Seminary in Princeton, NJ.

Delmarva Orthodox Mission Enters New Home - 12/30/07

On the weekend of December 29-30, 2007, Christ the Savior Mission (formerly of Fenwick Island) celebrated its first services at its new home at Vines Creek (Dagsboro, Delaware). The new facility was chosen because it was more centrally located between the northern and southern beaches, closer to parishioners' homes and provided enough room to accommodate the mission's growing congregation which has steadily risen since the founding of the church in 2000.

Historic Divine Liturgy in Manville, NJ - 12/09/07

On Sunday, December 9th, Bishop Peter of Cleveland (ROCOR) celebrated Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Ss. Peter & Paul Church (OCA) in Manville, New Jersey. This joyous and historic celebration manifested the new-found unity of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad and the Orthodox Church in America, made possible by the re-unification of the Russian Church Abroad and the Moscow Patriarchate.

St. Alexander Hotovitsky Honored in Jersey City - 12/02/07

The faithful gathered on Sunday, December 2, 2007 to witness the erection of a street sign commemorating the saint and founder-priest of Saints Peter and Paul Church of Jersey City.

Repose of His Eminence, Archbishop PETER - 11/19/07

On Monday, November 19, 2007, His Eminence, Archbishop Peter, retired ruling hierarch of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey fell asleep in the Lord.

Ss. Peter and Paul in Bayonne, NJ Celebrates 85 Years - 10/28/07

On Sunday, October 28, 2007, the faithful of the parish of Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Bayonne, New Jersey were blessed by the presence and prayers of His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman as he presided over a hierarchical Divine Liturgy celebrating the parish’s eighty-fifth anniversary.

Archpastoral Visit: Ss. Peter & Paul, Syracuse, NY - 08/19/07

On the weekend of August 18-19, 2007, His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman visited Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Syracuse, NY, for the celebration of the Divine Services and a festal meal.

A New Chapter of OCF forms - 07/20/07

A new chapter of Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) is forming this year. This chapter will serve the college student population attending Rutgers-New Brunswick, Rider University, and the College of New Jersey.

Archpastoral Visit: Christ the Savior, Fenwick Island, DE - 07/08/07

On the weekend of July 7-8, 2007, His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman, the Archbishop of Washington and New York, visited Christ the Savior Church, Fenwick Island, DE, for the celebration of the liturgical services, a meeting with the Parish Council, and a festal meal with all the faithful parishioners and visitors.

The 50th Anniversary of Saint Andrew's Camp is set for August 15-18 - 06/21/07

Saint Andrew's Camp and Religious Center here will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday, August 18, 2007. His Beatitude, Metropolitan Herman, will offer prayers of thanksgiving and bless the camp facilities and grounds. A couples retreat and alumni homecoming are scheduled for August 15-18.

Bright Wednesday Vespers - 04/11/07

Clergy Retreat - 03/12/07

A retreat for diocesan clergy was held on Monday, March 12, 2007 at Holy Assumption Church, Clifton, NJ.

Diocesan Council Meeting - 02/12/07

On Monday, February 12, 2007, the Diocesan Council met at Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Jersey City, NJ.

New Website Launched - 02/01/07

With the blessing of His Beatitude, Metropolitan Herman, the Diocese of Washington and New York officially launched its new website on Thursday, February 1, 2007.

March for Life in Nation's Capital - 01/22/07

On January 22, 2007, the 34th Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision Roe vs Wade legalizing abortion, Metropolitan Herman led the Orthodox faithful and clergy in the Annual March For Life in Washington DC.

St. Catherine's Mission in Hagerstown, MD, Celebrates 25 Years - 12/03/06

On Sunday, December 3, 2006, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Herman visited Saint Catherine the Great Martyr Mission, Hagerstown, MD on the occasion of the parish's 25th anniversary.

Church of the Mother of God, Mays Landing, NJ, Celebrates 60 Years - 11/11/06

On November 11, 2006, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Herman visited the Church of the Mother of God, Mays Landing, NJ, on the occasion of the parish's 60th anniversary.

90th Anniversary of Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Herkimer, NY - 11/05/06

On the first weekend of November 2006, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Herman presided at the celebration of the 90th Anniversary of Saints Peter and Paul Church, Herkimer, NY.

Diocesan Assembly - 11/01/06

On Thursday, November 1, 2006, the Diocese of Washington and New York held its annual assembly at Saint Vladimir Church, Trenton, NJ.