On the Eve of Easter 2020: Coronavirus and US Orthodox Christian Parishes
This report examines the sweeping changes in American Orthodox parish life that were triggered by the Coronavirus pandemic. The report is based on a survey of parish clergy representing eight Orthodox jurisdictions who completed questionnaires during April 6-13, 2020. Among the questions addressed in this report are: How have parishes adjusted their liturgical services and small group ministries to the new circumstances? What help is most needed by parish clergy?…
Volume on Global Orthodoxy
The role and place of Orthodox Christianity in the modern world is largely understudied. With the intention of addressing this subject, this volume seeks to highlight three intertwined aspects which are all related to the global context of Orthodox Christianity: religion, politics, and human rights. Fourteen authors from ten countries contributed articles for this book. The chapter on Orthodox Christian Churches in the USA was written by Alexei Krindatch.
“Singing an Old Song in a New Land” Powerpoint
PowerPoint Presentation “Singing an Old Song in a New Land: How Orthodox Churches Contribute to America’s Diverse Religious Landscape” This presentation: Examines the place (membership, geography) of Orthodox Churches in America’s diverse religious landscape, Discusses how “ethnic” are US Orthodox Churches, Highlights some features that (besides theology) distinguish US Orthodox parishes from Roman Catholic parishes and Protestant congregations…
Second (2020) Census of American Orthodox Christian Churches
The Second National Census of Orthodox Christian Churches is presently underway as a part of the 2020 US Religion Census Below are answers to some questions that you might have. Make sure to check this web-page regularly as we soon plan to post our results and findings here. What makes Census information so valuable is that it offers both a big-picture view (nationwide) and fine granularity down to the county level in each state for each religious group. The first data-gathering was…