
Latest Updates


Inviting Stillness Into Our Lives
We’re still near the beginning of our Lenten journey, and St. Gregory Palamas reminds us how important it is to humble ourselves before God.

Ukraine Response: A Note from the Field
Fr. Igor, a Romanian parish priest, has been working at his country’s border with Ukraine, organizing services for refugees as they arrive.

Ethiopia: The Fight against Podo Continues
IOCC focuses on education, equipping key players like community leaders to share what they’ve learned with their peers, neighbors, and friends.

Help When and Where It’s Needed
IOCC has provided vouchers for food, school supplies, hygiene items, and other basics in the immediate aftermath of the Greece fires.


Last chance: Virtual auction closes in 6 hours
We’re in the final hours of our online auction to benefit IOCC’s Ukraine Crisis Response — don’t miss your chance to bid on these custom blue and yellow Ukraine-themed shoes.

Ukraine Response: Field Update
IOCC is working to reach people whose homes, lives, and communities have been devastated by this tragedy.

The Meaning of Icons
Icons have been in use since the earliest days of the Church. In their simplest forms, icons were found in catacombs, graves, and other places of ancient Christian worship.
