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Second Sunday of Lent 2023 | St. Gregory Palamas

March 10, 2023

St. Gregory Palamas was able, through his effective teaching and by his example, to show that the energies of God manifest themselves in the life of every Christian.

Helping at Home and Abroad

March 8, 2023

IOCC began responding to needs in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, almost immediately following Hurricane Ida in 2021.

Lenten Recipe: Green Curry with Chickpeas & Tofu

March 8, 2023

Our weekly Lenten recipe is here!

First Sunday of Lent 2023 | The Sunday of Orthodoxy

March 3, 2023

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

March 1, 2023

Amid terrible loss, injuries, and displacement, IOCC is addressing the most basic human needs of survivors.

Lenten Recipe: Syrian Beetroot Moutabal

March 1, 2023

Our weekly Lenten recipe is here!

Reflections for Great Lent: An Introduction

February 26, 2023

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

February 24, 2023

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

February 23, 2023

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

February 23, 2023

Working with the Uganda Orthodox Medical Bureau, IOCC support provided much-needed equipment and supplies to combat and contain the Ebola outbreak in Uganda.