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The 2027 Desk Calendar of the Orthodox Church in America is currently in print and is now available in PDF format.
As in previous years, all clergy—active and retired—as well as clergy widows will receive a complimentary copy by mail within the coming three weeks. Additional copies may be requested for a $20.00 donation per unit to help offset the costs of printing and shipping. To order, please contact yearbook@oca.org.
The calendar includes ample space for daily notations and memos, along with a comprehensive directory of OCA ministries, departments, boards, commissions, diocesan chanceries, and seminaries. Key liturgical commemorations and significant historical dates for the year are also noted.
The Desk Calendar does not include diocesan and most national events, such as diocesan assemblies or seminary commencements. These dates are available on the web calendar found on the homepage of oca.org.
The 2027 Desk Calendar commemorates the 50th anniversary of the glorification of Saint Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow, Enlightener of the Aleuts and Apostle to America, who was glorified by the Orthodox Church in 1977. The cover features the vita icon of Saint Innocent surrounded by scenes from his life and missionary labors.
Throughout the calendar, readers will find selections from the writings and teachings of Saint Innocent, including passages from his Indication of the Pathway into the Kingdom of Heaven, as well as reflections on his missionary calling and pastoral ministry. These selections invite the faithful to draw inspiration from his life of prayer, sacrifice, and dedication to proclaiming the Gospel, and to reflect on the continuing missionary calling of the Orthodox Church in America.
