The Russian Orthodox Youth Committee Turns 35.

Many members of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, even those in Russia, have likely heard of the Russian Orthodox Youth Committee. The ROYC was established with the blessing of the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, His Eminence Metropolitan Philaret of blessed memory in 1968. The main goal of the ROYC was to help the young generation, and all Russian Orthodox people abroad in general, learn the history of Russia, its culture, and also to gain a deeper understanding of their Orthodox faith, which colored the world-view of the Russian people.
The ROYC is a benevolent organization by nature. The Committee has managed to help:

• Some young people are aided in making pilgrimages to the Holy Land.
  
• Material aid is provided for erecting churches throughout the Russian diaspora.
  
• In extreme instances, material aid is provided to monasteries and clergymen.

What is the source of funding for the ROYC? At the present time, there are two: from the sale of literature, and voluntary donations from Russian people. By the mercy of God, these are continuing.

The members of ROYC give their time without compensation with great dedication for this God-pleasing work.

Over these 35 years, the ROYC has published 53 books and 34 full-color wall calendars. Thousands of books have been sent to Russia to distribute among the faithful--books are needed more in the Homeland than abroad. Among the books published by ROYC are:

• The Holy Land- Jerusalem, the Holy Mountain of Athos
  
• Monasteries and Churches of Holy Russia
  
• E.A. Slobodskoy's "Azbuka"
  
• "Discussions on Holy Scripture, Faith and the Church," by Archbishop Nathaniel, in five volumes
  
• "Lives of Saints," by Protopriest Victor Ilienko
  
• "Sermons of Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky)" in two volumes
  
• "Miracle-working Icons of the Mother of God in Russian History," by Protopriest Alexander Kiselev
  
  

The Committee's main offering is a 16-page color bilingual calendar on Orthdox historical themes.

The so-called "Martianoff" tear-off calendars have enjoyed great popularity.
At the present time, the ROYC is headed by His Eminence Archbishop Hilarion of Sydney and the Australian-New Zealand Diocese; the Vice President is Nadezhda Mokhoff, and the Secretary is Matushka Irina Dutikow.

The ROYC's activities are very important for the Russian people, both in the Homeland and abroad. The management of ROYC gives heartfelt thanks to all Russian people who give moral and material support, and asks everyone for their prayers.

The ROYC would like to do a great deal more, remembering that "the harvest truly is great, and the laborers are few."

ROYC
38-08 Astoria Blvd.
Astoria, NY 1103

Glory be to God!

V. Molchanov