Grant me discernment,
understanding and
wisdom in learning.
Enable me to complete
my assignments and to
abound in every good work.

- Prayer before studies

. .Ministries / College Campus (OCF) Program

. .Long Island OCF Chapter

The Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) is the official collegiate campus ministry program under SCOBA (the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas).  Their mission is to support fellowships on college campuses, whose members experience and witness to the Orthodox Christian Church through community life, prayer, service to others and study of the Faith.

Their headquarters is located in Indianapolis, IN and supports over 300 local university chapter across the U.S. and Canada.  In addition, they provide a variety of thoughtful and innovative programming, including regional training, annual conferences, and domestic and international service learning projects such as Real Break.

OCF Real Break is a popular alternative to the traditional spring break. Each spring, over 100 students attend various trips in the United states and countries around the world. Past destinations include: Constantinople, Greece, Dominican Republic, Jerusalem, Romania, Mexico and Alaska. 

Each year during Christmas Break College Conferences are held in various regions in the Continental U.S.A. The largest, College Conference East is held at Antiochian Village in Bolivar, PA. Each year some 400 students on fire for Christ come together enjoying fellowship, prayer, service and interaction with some of the best Orthodox speakers.

Most importantly, through OCF a haven for Orthodoxy is available to any student who resides on each of those campuses housing an OCF chapter- upholding the vision of OCF's founder, His Grace, Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos, and the mission of OCF which was established in 2000.

With more chapters developing, the future of OCF is bright in its continued journey to Glorify God by supporting His students.

Resources from OCF

OCF is in the process of developing a chapter at St.
John's University in Queens and CW Post on
Long Island. If you are or know of students at either
university who are Orthodox Christians or are
interested in Orthodox Christianity, please let us
know, so we can help them become involved
with this exciting new ministry.

If you are a St. John's student, alumnus, or know of
one, or would like more information please contact
Dn. John Diamantis at JCDiamantis13@gmail.com or
347-624-0480.