Brookline, MA – Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)—the official college ministry for all twelve (12) jurisdictions of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops—has named Rev. Deacon Marek Simon as Executive Director. He will begin his tenure on September 16, 2019. Dn. Marek will be formally introduced to the dozens of student leaders attending OCF’s Summer Leadership Institute being held August 14-17 at St. Iakovos Retreat Center in Kansasville, WI.Deacon Marek with his wife, Allison, and two sons – Elias and Luke. After
graduating from St. Vladimir’s Seminary in 2001, Dn. Marek has been serving at
Antiochian Village Camp since 2002, where he oversees the development and
advancement efforts of the camp. He also serves as supervisor of the camp’s
staff and manages its team-building ropes course program. During this
time, Dn. Marek remained committed to campus ministry, serving as the advisor
for OCF’s Student Leadership Board from 2005-2009. “I first
learned about the scope of OCF’s work in 2002, and now I am both excited
and honored to focus my efforts in hopes of advancing the mission, vision,
and goals of OCF,” said Dn. Marek, speaking of his long history and bright
future with OCF. “I am
passionate about working with young people as they navigate their journey into
adulthood, experience college, explore vocation, and seek to grow in their
faith. I look forward to working with the staff of OCF, college students,
clergy, lay leaders, and other Orthodox ministries to share the Good News of
Christ throughout our college communities,” he added. Deacon Marek’s
hiring is a significant part of the growth and restructuring of the
organization currently being conducted by OCF’s Board of Directors. “On behalf
of our dedicated staff and the students we serve, I look forward to working
with Dn. Marek as a fellow colleague in realizing the Board’s vision of
bringing Christ in His fullness to the college campus,” said Dn. Alexander
Cadman, Board Chairman. OCF
transforms the lives of college students in the United States and Canada by
guiding them along the path to Jesus Christ through His Church, cultivating a
campus community of worship, witness, service, fellowship and education. You
can learn more about the ongoing work of this vital ministry by visiting ocf.net or emailing info@ocf.net.
