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The Most Reverend +MARK |
His Eminence Archbishop Mark (Maymon) was born on Saturday, June 22, 1958, in New Albany, IN. He was baptized at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church in 1958 and was confirmed at the age of nine. He attended elementary school at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and graduated from New Albany High School in 1976. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK, in 1985. In 1987, he was awarded a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Literature from Oral Roberts University and accepted a position as Adjunct Professor of Old Testament.
His Eminence Archbishop Mark was introduced to the Orthodox Church by the V. Rev. George Eber, pastor of St. Antony Church in Tulsa, OK, as well as his Church History professors, Dr. Jerry Sandidge and Dr. Howard Ervin. He was received into the Church through Holy Chrismation on Great and Holy Wednesday in 1989. He attended St. Vladimir’s Theological Seminary, where he received his Master of Divinity degree in 1991.
From 1993 to 1997, His Eminence worked in mental health, initially as a mental health worker at Mercy Psychiatric Hospital on a dual diagnosis unit. From 1997 to 2000, he worked as a crisis worker in the emergency room at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Aliquippa, PA.
Archbishop Mark was ordained to the Diaconate on Sunday, August 17, 1997, and to the Holy Priesthood on Sunday, September 7, 1997. He served as priest of St. John the Evangelist Church in Beaver Falls, PA, from 1997 to 2000. In January 2001, he was assigned to St. George Church in Grand Rapids, MI.
His Eminence was consecrated to the Episcopacy on Sunday, December 5, 2004. His consecrating bishops included His Beatitude Ignatius IV at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Damascus, Syria, along with numerous Metropolitans of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch. Archbishop Mark was enthroned at St. George Cathedral in Toledo, OH, on Friday, August 25, 2005, and served as Bishop of the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.
He was received into the Orthodox Church in America on Saturday, January 1, 2011, and given the title of Bishop of Baltimore. On Friday, January 17, 2014, he was nominated to fill the vacant Episcopal See of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania during a special Diocesan Assembly at St. Nicholas Church in Bethlehem, PA, having served as the Diocese's Administrator since 2012.
On Monday, March 18, 2014, he was elected by the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America to fill the vacant Episcopal See of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania. His Eminence was enthroned as Bishop of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania during the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Philadelphia, PA, on Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was elevated to the rank of Archbishop during the 2015 Spring Session of the Holy Synod and has presided as Archbishop of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania for over 11 years. His Eminence has been deeply committed to the spiritual growth and unity of the Diocese.
One of Archbishop Mark's key areas of focus has been revitalizing the Diocese's youth ministry, particularly the Summer Camp and Retreats, which were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his Omophorion, the Diocese worked to reopen and expand these vital programs, offering a place for youth to reconnect with their faith and build community after a period of isolation. These programs have become a central part of the Diocese's mission to foster spiritual growth and fellowship among the Youth. Beyond administrative initiatives and structural renewal, His Eminence’s care for the youth is deeply personal. He consistently makes time to be present at summer camp and teen retreats, speaking directly with young people, listening to their questions, and encouraging them in their faith. He sees the youth not simply as the future of the Church, but as her living and active members today. Through his words, his prayers, and his steady presence, he seeks to nurture in them a love for Christ, a commitment to the Divine Services, and a desire to serve. His fatherly guidance and genuine concern have strengthened the bond between the hierarch and the younger generation, reminding them that they are valued, heard, and called to holiness.
Additionally, Archbishop Mark has recognized the importance of modern communication and media, formally founding the Diocesan Media Office on May 6, 2024, to enhance outreach and keep the faithful connected through the website, digital platforms and resources.
His Eminence Archbishop Mark’s leadership continues to guide the Diocese with clarity, stability, and vision. Through prayerful discernment and pastoral sensitivity, he has responded thoughtfully to the challenges of the present age while remaining firmly rooted in the timeless tradition of the Orthodox Church. His steady hand has strengthened parishes, renewed ministries, and fostered a deeper sense of unity across the Diocese. By God’s grace, his archpastoral care continues to shape a vibrant and faithful diocesan community for generations to come.
Vital Statistics:
Born: June 22, 1958
Namesday: April 25
Consecrated: December 5, 2004
Contact Information:
325 N. Walnut Street
Bath PA 18014
(484) 281-3406 (Phone)
| Archbishop Mark’s Holy Week Schedule Released for 2026 - 03/25/26 |
| Archbishop Mark Visits Holy Ascension Church in Frackville During Lenten Season - 03/22/26 |
| Archbishop Mark Makes Archpastoral Visit to Holy Apostles Church on the Sunday of St. John Climacus of the Ladder - 03/22/26 |
| Archbishop Mark Makes Archpastoral Visit to St. Michael the Archangel Church on the Sunday of the Veneration of the Cross - 03/15/26 |
| Archbishop Mark Makes Archpastoral Visit to Assumption of the Holy Virgin Church on the Sunday of Orthodoxy - 03/01/26 |
Issued by the Diocesan Media Office
