Orthodox Cleveland - Ministries

Greater Cleveland Council of Orthodox Clergy (GCCOC)

The clergy of canonical Orthodox jurisdictions meet monthly to support one another and the ministries of all the Cleveland parishes. Projects include the "Pan-Orthodox" services such as the Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers (the first Sunday of Great Lent), lectures, the orthodoxcleveland.us web site and the Nativity concert. (right: Fr. Stephen Callos, President)

Next Meeting: December 5 - Archangel Michael Church, Broadview Heights

$St. Herman\'s Orthodox House of Hospitality$

A new corporation has been formed to assume the ministry of St. Herman's House of Hospitality, formerly run by the Little Brothers of Divine Compassion, Inc. The transtion is in progress and details will be released as soon as possible.

The Eastern Orothodox Women's Guild (EOWG) is a Pan Orthodox women's group that meets on a monthly basis to support fellowship and philanthropy among the faithful. (President: Josephine Vuich)

International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)

The Cleveland chapter of the IOCC raises funds and awareness of this Orthodox relief agency. Its annual events include an annual banquet in May, a fashion show in the fall, and a night at the Cleveland Indians (left: James P. Basilion, Ph.D., Cleveland chapter chairman).

20th Annual IOCC Banquet: - May 21, 2012- location: TBA

St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Monastery - St. Mary is a monastery of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh providing charitable services to the poor in the greater Cleveland area.

For more information about this ministry see the Monasteries page.

The OCF is a ministry to support area college students in their faith. Chapters are being organized at Baldwin Wallace College, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University and John Carroll University. (left: Milan & Mira Damljanovic, Coordinators)

Web site

August 2011 Calendar

$St. Nicholas Uganda Children\'s Fund$

The St. Nicholas Uganda Children’s Fund assists orphans and other vulnerable children with education, nutrition, and health care. We also provide extended support to child-headed households and families headed by a single HIV-positive parent.

Web site

St. Panteleimon Orthodox Christian Outreach, which as many of you know is a ministry designed to serve those who can no longer attend services on a regular basis at their home parish.

Web site December 2011 Newsletter

Young Orthodox Christian American Mission Adventures (YOCAMA)

YOCAMA (Young Orthodox Christian American Mission Adventures) is a non-profit organization. With the blessing of his Eminence Metropolitan Maximos, YOCAMA’s mission is to provide our youth with a Christ Centered Missionary Experience serving people living on Native American Reservations.

Web site

Zoe for Life: Ministry to Women in Crisis Pregnancy

Zoe for Life is an organization dedicated to helping women in crisis pregnancies. (right: Paula Kappos, President)

Web site