OCA Holy Synod holds retreat in Denver

(OCA) - The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America gathered in the Diocese of the West with the blessing of His Grace, Bishop BENJAMIN for a spring retreat. The Synod held the retreat in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The Holy Synod attended the Divine Liturgy on the feast of Mid-Pentecost, celebrated by Bishop BENJAMIN, at Holy Theophany Orthodox Church in Colorado Springs. Afterwards, Archpriest Anthony Karbo, rector of Holy Theophany, Rocky Mountain Deanery clergy and parish faithful welcomed the Holy Synod with abundant hospitality in their parish hall.

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SYOSSET, NY (OCA) - The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America gathered for a spiritual retreat and discussions on pending matters in Colorado Springs, CO April 27-29, 2010.

The retreat was led by Archimandrite Meletios of the Monastery of Saint John of San Francisco, Manton, CA, on the spiritual impact of a variety of pastoral matters.

In the course of its discussions, the members of the Holy Synod considered their participation in the upcoming Episcopal Assembly in New York May 25-27, 2010. All active bishops of the Orthodox Church in America are planning to participate in this assembly, to which they have been invited.

The Holy Synod also formally endorsed the work of FOCUS North America in its efforts to support charitable outreach ministries on this continent. In addition, the Holy Synod discussed possible episcopal candidates.

The hierarchs participated in the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Mid-Pentecost at Theophany Church in Colorado Springs, Priest Anthony Karbo is the Rector and Dean of the Colorado Deanery of the Diocese of the West.