Welcome to St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in Shillington, Pennsylvania! Our parish is part of the Orthodox Church in America's Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania, under the leadership and guidance of His Eminence, Archbishop Mark of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania. It was established in June 1973 under the jurisdiction of the OCA, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Kiprian, of blessed memory.
St Herman's Orthodox Church was planted in Shillington in order to witness the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the greater Reading area. If you are already Orthodox and wish to find out more about our parish, or perhaps if you are not an Orthodox Christian and desire to learn more about the “One, Holy, Catholic & Apostolic Church” of Christ, please feel free to contact Father John. You are welcome to find his contact information on our web-page.
Our parish follows the "New" (Revised Julian) Calendar. All services are in English. St. Herman’s parish family is very welcoming and loving. Come, visit us, and “you will see the Glory of God!” (Jn 11, 40)
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In accordance with Article III, Section 5.b of the Statute of the Orthodox Church in America, the Preconciliar Commission has established a Resolutions Committee in preparation for the upcoming 21st...
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According to Article XVII of the Statute of the Orthodox Church in America, “The Statute may be amended by a regular All-American Council or an extraordinary All-American Council called for that pur...
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An exciting and spiritually enriching youth program is planned for the 21st All-American Council in Phoenix, AZ, on July 14-18, 2025. Youth participants and adult volunteers are invited to join us. ...
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The Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund provides financial assistance for organizations and parishes with innovative approaches to advancing the mission of Orthodoxy in the United States. June 30 i...