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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.


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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. 

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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. 

The Holy Right-Believing King Upravda-Justinian - Builder of Hagia Sophia
2019—Brampton, ON
2019—Brampton, ON

Patriarchal Greeting to the Delegates and Participants
In English   * * *  In Bulgarian

Patriarchal Greeting to the Popadias and Diaconissas
In English   * * *  In Bulgarian

State of the Diocese 2019
In English 

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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. 

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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

2018 PASCHAL ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE

English &  Bulgarian

 



NATIVITY ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE
ENGLISH    BULGARIAN

 



PATRIARCHAL GREETING
TO 42nd ANNUAL CONVENTION
& CONVENTION REPORT

ENGLISH    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.







2017 PASCHAL ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE

English             Bulgarian

 

SUNDAY OF 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.



Nativity Archpastoral Message 2016

English              Bulgarian

 

Orthodox Church School
Teachers’ Resources
The Nativity of Christ

 

BOYA Nativity Curriculum.pdf

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

See Article and Photos



2016 PASCHAL ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE

English             Bulgarian

 

Celebrating Nativity And Ordinations At Holy Resurrection

See Article & Photos

 

 

2015 NATIVITY ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE

English           Bulgarian



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.

See Article and Photos



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

 

More Info Click Here

  





2015 PASCHAL ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE

English             Bulgarian

 

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



2014 NATIVITY ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE

English             Bulgarian

 

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
Click Here to View or Download pdf

 

2014 PASCHAL ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE

English             Bulgarian

 

Archpastoral Nativity Message 2013

Bulgarian              English

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

Donations for St. Nicholas Orphanage in Novi Han, Bulgaria

Sts. Martha and Mary Sisterhood raise money for Fr. John's St. Nicholas Orphanage in Novi Han, Bulgaria.

Photos & More

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"

ARCHPASTORAL PASCHAL GREETING

Bulgarian          English









Your Grace, Beloved Fathers, Brethren and Sisters in the Lord,
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.

In August of 2012, His Grace Bishop Daniil visited Holy Dormition Orthodox Church in Santa Rosa, CA. During the visit His Grace was able to attend the 200th anniversary of the founding of Fort Ross and the 30th anniversary of the repose of Fr. Seraphim Rose in Platina, CA.

Policy Statements on Contemporary Moral Issues

Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia
Bulgarian Patriarchat



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