Archdiocese of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania
Orthodox Church in America
/ Ministries / FOCA
Pittsburgh District of the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America

We are the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America, an official organization of the Orthodox Church in America, and our mission is to proclaim, share and reveal our Orthodox Christian Faith through service, fellowship and example.

We strive to accomplish this by

  • studying the tenets of our Faith
  • support and encourage Orthodox Youth ministries
  • support and encourage missionary growth of our church
  • encourage and promote unity among all Orthodox jurisdictions
  • establish practical means for Orthodox Christians to endure lasting friendships on local and  national levels through networking provide educational, cultural, social and athletic activities for the people of our Orthodox Faith

You can always find FOCA members involved with various functions on the local and district level throughout our Archdiocese.

Among the activities we help support are the following:

  • Ice skating
  • Orthodox Day at Kennywood
  • Youth Retreats
  • Summer Picnics
  • Russian New Year Tea; Family Day
  • Junior Basketball Tournament
  • National conventions
  • and more!

For more information, contacxt Dr John Schultz.