I repost this article from Mystagogy only to note that this is the second time I have seen reports that there is something afoot. Whenever (if ever) anything is officially posted, I'll put it up immediately.
Update: OCANews has had its say on the matter (see here).
Update #2: A more official source has told me that there will not be a resignation or leave of absence. I should have something more substantive to post shortly.
Update #3: Met. Jonah: winding down his busy schedule over Lent to rest from a very hectic few years of travel. Fr. Alexander Garklavs: resigned. Bp. Melchisadek: interim chancellor. Abp. Nathaniel: assisting in Met. Jonah's duties during lent.
According to exclusive information from Romfea.gr (in Greek), a few hours ago the leader of the OCA, Metropolitan Jonah of America, resigned.
Furthermore, the same sources indicate that the governance of the throne is taken up by Archbishop Nathaniel of the Romanian Episcopate of the OCA.
Lastly, it should be noted that the new head of the OCA will be elected during the All-American Council of the OCA in the autumn.
Furthermore, the same sources indicate that the governance of the throne is taken up by Archbishop Nathaniel of the Romanian Episcopate of the OCA.
Lastly, it should be noted that the new head of the OCA will be elected during the All-American Council of the OCA in the autumn.
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It has been confirmed by numerous priests (reportedly also by Bp-elect Matthias) that Met. Jonah will be taking a leave of absence. Garklavs, too, is supposedly out. Until the AAC, Abp Nathaniel will be locum tenens and Bp Melchizedek will be Chancellor. No reasons given, though the OCANews article points it to being about the mishandling of the Abp Serpahim case and not following the pertinent OCA guidelines.
ReplyDeleteThe main question is now whether to learn Russian or Greek.