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November 2, 2026 — Martyrs Acindynus, Pegasius, Aphthonius, Elpidephorus, Anempodistus, and 7,000 with them, of Persia

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November 2, 2026

Holy Synod Elects His Grace Bishop Gerasim (Eliel) as Bishop of Dallas and the South

YONKERS, NY [OCA]

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On Monday, November 2, 2026, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America, meeting at Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, canonically elected His Grace Bishop Gerasim (Eliel) as Bishop of Dallas and the South. ...

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    In Memoriam: Dr. Constantine Kallaur

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    His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Presides at Services for the Feast of Saint Olga of Alaska at St. Nicholas Cathedral

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    Metropolitan Council Meets for its Regular Fall 2026 Session

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    Bishop Vasily Represents Metropolitan Tikhon at Celebrations Marking 1,700 Years of Christianity in Georgia

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    Pastoral Changes for July and August 2026 released

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    2026 Fall Semester Underway at OCA Seminaries

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    Pastoral Retreat Provides Time for Prayer, Reflection, and Renewal

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