View Larger Image Archiepiscopal Encyclical on the Fourth of July This post was originally published on this siteAs we gather with family and friends to celebrate our National holiday of the Fourth of July, let us all pause to give thanks for our American democracy. oia2021-06-29T20:30:39+00:00June 29th, 2021|Jurisdictions| Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditTumblrPinterestVkEmail Related Posts Love That Does Not Retreat: The Humanitarian Mission of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA Continues Across War-Torn Ukraine Gallery Love That Does Not Retreat: The Humanitarian Mission of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA Continues Across War-Torn Ukraine Registration Now Open for 2026 Pastoral Retreat Gallery Registration Now Open for 2026 Pastoral Retreat Bishop Matthew officiates Patronal Feast of St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral in New York City Gallery Bishop Matthew officiates Patronal Feast of St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral in New York City San Francisco’s 2026 YAL Conference will leave young adults “ROOTED” in faith and fellowship Gallery San Francisco’s 2026 YAL Conference will leave young adults “ROOTED” in faith and fellowship The Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council Gallery The Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council