Helping at Home and Abroad
IOCC began responding to needs in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, almost immediately following Hurricane Ida in 2021.
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First Sunday of Lent 2023 | The Sunday of Orthodoxy
On the first Sunday of Lent, we remember the restoration of icons to the churches in 843, after years of repression by iconoclast rulers and agitators.
Recovering from the Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey
Amid terrible loss, injuries, and displacement, IOCC is addressing the most basic human needs of survivors.
Reflections for Great Lent: An Introduction
Through Great and Holy Lent, the Church draws us into repentance and renewal. Through the fast, we attend to our spiritual well-being, seeking deeper communion with our good and loving God.
Ukraine Response: One Year Later
IOCC has been helping people affected by the conflict in Ukraine for the last year—both people displaced in their own country and those who fled as refugees.
Syria and Turkey: Earthquake Response
IOCC is working closely with partners on the ground to meet the immediate needs of those displaced and to identify the most effective and responsible next steps.
Uganda: Supporting Ebola Response
Working with the Uganda Orthodox Medical Bureau, IOCC support provided much-needed equipment and supplies to combat and contain the Ebola outbreak in Uganda.
Ukraine: Resources, Connection Ease Displacement
An IOCC-supported resource center in Ukraine is helping thousands of people who have fled conflict and need help to provide for themselves and their families in a new city.