Organization:

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America is one of numerous bishops’ assemblies that have been established in different geographical regions throughout the world. It is made up of all of the active, canonical Orthodox bishops of the United States, of every jurisdiction.

The purpose of the Assembly of Bishops of North and Central America is to preserve and contribute to the unity of the Orthodox Church by helping to further her spiritual, theological, ecclesiological, canonical, educational, missionary and philanthropic aims. To accomplish this, the Assembly has as its goals: i) the proclamation and promotion of Church unity in North and Central America; ii) the strengthening of the common pastoral ministry to all the Orthodox faithful of this region; and iii) a common witness by the Church to all those outside her. In addition, the Assembly has as an express goal iv) the organization of the Church in North and Central America in accordance with the ecclesiological and the canonical tradition of the Orthodox Church.

Projects:

Provided funding for the first meeting of the Assembly, held in New York City in May 2010.

Funded the production of the Atlas of American Orthodox Monasteries.