OCA.org is the official website of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA), representing Orthodox Christians in the United States. The website serves as an invaluable resource for individuals seeking information about the Orthodox faith, the OCA's various ministries, and its hierarchical structure. It offers articles, news, and multimedia content on topics including liturgical practices, spiritual guidance, social issues, and the Church's history. Additionally, the website provides a directory of parishes, dioceses, and clergy members across the country, facilitating connections within the Orthodox community. OCA.org serves as a platform that promotes the Church's teachings, fosters unity, and supports the spiritual growth of its members.

The Church expanded to Alaska through the efforts of the then Bishop Tikhon who, in 1905, relocated the seat from San Francisco to New York due to the great wave of faithful immigrants from the east.churchgoers.comIt’s been said that the first Orthodox diocese in America was established in 1868. Throughout the 19 th century, many Orthodox parishes began to sprout.

The OCA traces it’s history to the Russians in Alaska notably Saint Herman and Saint Innocent. Until 1970 or so it was the Archdioceses of the Russian Orthodox Church in America.quora.comI became Orthodox in the Orthodox Church of America (OCA). The first few Orthodox Churches I went to were OCA churches. The first two were in Alaska which is the birthplace of the OCA.

The name change took place because:oca.org1. Prior to 1970, what is today known as the “Orthodox Church in America” was known as the “Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church of America.”