Antiochian Orthodox Christian Women of North America
The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Women of North America was founded in 1973 through the vision of His Eminence Metropolitan Philip Saliba as an organization of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. Its purpose is to develop a spirit of Christian leadership, awareness, and commitment; to foster a genuine expression of love and service through works of charity; and to instill a sense of fellowship and a deeper understanding of the heritage and traditions of the Orthodox Church.
The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Women of North America brings the women of the Antiochian Archdiocese together for prayer, charitable works, and mutual support as we strive to fulfill our calling in Christ through serving others. The Antiochian Women are organized according to region, but come together for communication and collaboration through the North American Board (NAB), which consists of officers and delegates from each region. The Antiochian Women communicate through this web page, with information on programs, such as a scholarships for women who wish to continue their education and spiritual resources such as the lives of women saints. Back issues of DIAKONIA and SOPHIA, print newsletters that keep the members of Antiochian Women inspired and informed, can also be found here in PDF format.
We are encouraged by the words of His Grace Bishop Joseph who, when addressing the General Assembly once said: “When everyone left our Lord Jesus Christ alone on the cross, the women were there. Can you see how important the women are? You are the myrrh-bearing women.”
Summer 2012 Issue of DIAKONIA Available Online
The Summer 2012 issue of DIAKONIA is now available online. This issue highlights the Diocese of Miami and the Southeast, and contains:
- A message from His Eminence Archbishop Joseph
- A message from His Grace Bishop Antoun
- The Living Waters of Mid-Pentecost by Diocesan Spiritual Advisor Fr. Stephen Rogers
- A message from Diocese of Miami Antiochian Women President Dorothy Tampary
...and more! Click here to download (PDF)
Spring 2012 Issue of DIAKONIA Available Online
The Spring 2012 issue of DIAKONIA is now available online. This issue highlights the Diocese of Los Angeles and the West and the Diocese of Eagle River and the Northwest, and contains:
- A message from His Eminence Archbishop Joseph
- An Orthodox University: Higher Education for Orthodox Christians by His Grace Bishop Thomas
- A message from Diocese of L.A. Antiochian Women President Melinda Bentz
...and more! Click here to download (PDF)
Antiochian Women's Month
WOMEN'S MONTH RESOURCES
Metropolitan Philip's 2012 Letter (PDF)
2012 Cover Letter from Vice-President Dianne O'Regan (Word)
2012 Project: The Convent of St. Thekla
March has been designated as Antiochian Women’s Month by His Eminence Metropolitan Philip. Each year, women are encouraged to express the fullness of their ministry in the Church. Sponsored by the North American Board of the Antiochian Women, all local chapters are encouraged to hold activities during the month and have women more fully participate in the Liturgy by reading the Epistle, taking the collections, delivering the homily, and ministering to their parish, their diocese, and the Archdiocese.
Women are also encouraged to minister to the needs of the poor, infirm and aged, engage in local charitable and humanitarian works, and raise funds for the Project of the Antiochian Women. By doing so, they fulfill their mission of a sisterhood serving Christ through serving others.
