New call for peace in the world by the Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USAtranslated

The Convention of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, meeting for the 15th time, from October 3 to 6, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, expressed its sincere gratitude to the Metropolitan of Pittsburgh Mr. Savva for hosting its work in the new Center of the Holy Metropolis of Pittsburgh, as well as to Orthodox community of the city for the organization of public events. The weekend program began on Saturday, October 3, with Vespers at the parish of Agios Georgios, under the Patriarchate of Antioch, and continued on Sunday, October 4, with the Mass at the Holy Cathedral of Agios Nikolaos.

The 15th Assembly focused mainly on trying to draw up a common catechetical text. After considering the work of the Theological Education Committee, the Assembly reaffirmed the mandate it had given it to compile a traditional form of catechetical text.

The Assembly approved the continuation of the catechetical work, in which many of its committees will participate, as well as some new working groups. This holistic approach stands out because it combines many voices and is based on…