Who We Are

"Truly wise is he who brings everything to bear on the Faith, so that from geometry, music, grammar, and philosophy itself, he gathers what is useful, since assuredly truth cannot be without reason."

+ St Clement of Alexandria

Jacob’s Well is the official magazine of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey (OCA) published twice a year in the Spring and Fall with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop MICHAEL.

Both clergy and lay people from the diocese and beyond volunteer to write, edit, design, and produce artwork for the publication. Each issue has a theme which is covered in a collection of essays. In separate articles other topics are covered such as liturgy, theology, book and film reviews, family life, science, the arts, and diocesan life. In all our content a variety of disciplines are brought to bear on the integration of culture and faith to address issues which relevant and perennial.

Jacob’s Well is the only magazine of its kind in the English-speaking Orthodox Christian world: a popular publication, smart but still accessible content, Orthodox in perspective yet relevant to a wider audience, experienced in a print and digital format free of charge.

For article submissions, art contributions, and general inquiries contact priestmatthewbrown@gmail.com