Fr. John Jillions Appointed OCA Chancellor

The Holy Synod of the American Orthodox Church (OCA) has appointed Archpriest John Jillions, well known throughout the Orthodox world, as the new chancellor of the OCA. Fr. John is well known for his erudition and has served parishes in New York, Queensland, New Jersey, Greece, the United Kingdom, Ottawa, and Ontario. More here. Hat tip to Byzantine Texas!

San Francisco Diocesan Council Passes Resolution on Metropolitan Jonah and the OCA

The Diocesan Council of the Diocese of San Francisco and Western America of the American Orthodox Church (OCA) has unanimously passed a resolution concerning recent events in the life of the OCA involving Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen) and the day-to-day operation of the OCA's chancery. More here. Hat tip to Byzantine Texas for posting this first!

Discussion of OCA Chancery Move Continues

The deliberations over moving the chancery of the American Orthodox Church from metro New York to Washington, DC, have been stepped up a notch through a recent meeting in Maryland to study the costs and benefits associated with a possible move. More here.