Orthodox Family Center

A Department of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.

“In accordance with the decision of the Holy Synod of Antioch, held in Balamand on October 3-10, 2019, and building [on] its discussion of the topic ‘the concept of the family, its situation, and its needs’ as a primary concern because of the worries, difficulties, and challenges affecting the family today. The Holy Synod recommended the establishment of “Family Guidance Centers for supporting marriage and providing family guidance and social assistance…” especially pre- and post-marital programs. (Patriarch John X)

In response to this resolution, the ORTHODOX FAMILY CENTER (“OFC”) has been working to implement the desire of the Holy Synod of Antioch here in North America.

METROPOLITAN SABA ENDORSEMENT

OFC MISSION

The OFC is a department of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. that was
created with Metropolitan SABA’s blessing and in collaboration with the Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS), is ready to implement a unified and approved marriage and family curriculum that reflects the teachings of the Holy Orthodox Church based on the Antiochian Tradition.

Further, the OFC will provide consistent educational and spiritual programs with the goal of building and sustaining healthy Orthodox relationships, marriages, and families for the Kingdom of God and the Antiochian Archdiocese.

OFC programs, as mandated by the Metropolitan, will be a valuable resource for families throughout the Archdiocese by initially creating approved pre and post marital programs, materials and seminars.

Programs

SEMINARS & RESOURCES

Family Seminars

• Dynamics (in depth decision-making, etc.) • Retreats

Contemporary Moral issues

• Cohabitation • Gender Identity • Crisis Pregnancy • Addiction • Domestic Violence • Divorce • Adoption

Pastoral Counseling & Spiritual Theropy- AHOS

Resource Library

MEMBERS OF THE OFC ADVISORY AND EDITORIAL BOARDS

Members of the OFC Advisory Board and Editorial Board are as follows:

ADVISORY
BOARD

CONSULTANTS
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We have engaged with other experts in the field to augment the deep resources
of the OFC.

And others who are in the process of joining the OFC Boards.

Additionally, we will train other regional facilitators

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