An ancient faith with a thriving community.
About Us
Our Mission
OCCM is an organization that offers students a supplement to the secularism of academia, providing a safe space to pray, enjoy Christian fellowship, while bridging the campus to the Church throughout their collegiate journey. It is an organization which looks to center itself on Christ and follows in the ancient faith. We aim to nurture an environment of cultural awareness, tolerance and fellowship, while nurturing students’ spiritual, emotional, mental and social needs.
Who We Are
We are comprised of passionate individuals dedicated to serving our community. From student leaders to our Executive Board of Priests and Bishop, we are enthusiastic servants who support and build one another up (Thessalonians 5). Each member brings a unique perspective, yet we are all committed to the unity of the Body of Christ (Romans 12).
Get Involved
Interested in joining a mission trip? Yearning to meet like-minded individuals and refine your leadership skills? Are you looking to meet a new community? There's a place for you at OCCM-VA! Join us in creating a community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, connect, and contribute.
Contact Us
We would love to hear from you! If you have questions, ideas, or simply want to connect, reach out to us. Together, let's embark on a journey of empowerment, connection, and positive change.
Meet Our Student Leaders:
Co-Founding Regional Executive Board of Directors
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Martin Michael (VCU)
Bioinformatics Major W/ a minor in Bio & Chem on a Pre-Dental track
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Isaac Elias (VT)
Clinical Neuroscience Major
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Sonia Samantaroy (W&M)
Geology & Environmental Science
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Joy Bastawros (GMU)
Psychology Major, Neuroscience Minor, & Concentration in Clinical Psychology
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George Abouelsaad (ODU)
Information Systems & Technology Major
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Michael Messeh (CNU)
Finance & Leadership Studies
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Marina Kamal (UVA)
Behavioral Neuroscience, B.S., Minoring in Data Science