Short-list submitted for Greek Metropolis of Pittsburgh

Update: "The Holy Synod of the the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America named Bishop of Troas Savvas the new Metropolitan Bishop of Pittsburgh. Bishop Savvas received 7 votes, while Archimandrite Sevastianos Skordallos received 4, and Archimandrite Constantine Moralis 2.

The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate will approve the election of the new Pittsburgh Metropolitan Bishop within the following days so that he will be able to perform his duties. Overall 8 Metropolitan Bishops took part in the voting of the Holy Synod." - (Greek Reporter)

For some background on this selection: "Archbishop Demetrios is expected to support the candidacy of his spiritual son Bishop Savas of Troas, his former Chancellor who now is the Director of the Department Church and Society of the Archdiocese. Although his previous attempts to have Bishop Savas elected to a Metropolis were rebuffed by the members of the Eparchial Synod, the Archbishop may feel renewed optimism, as both Metropolitans Methodios of Boston and Evangelos of New Jersey, who in the past opposed Bishop Sava’s promotion to a Metropolitan, may now feel beholden to His Eminence since they both are facing problems in their metropolises and need the support of the Archbishop." - (OCL)

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BOSTON (TNH) - The Holy Eparchial Synod has selected its short list of three candidates from among whom the new Metropolitan of Pittsburgh will be chosen by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate early next month.

The selection was made during the fall meeting of the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, which took place at the Archdiocese's headquarter in New York from Oct. 11-13. Bishop Savas of Troas received 7 votes, Archimandrite Sebastian Skordallos, Chief Secretary of the Holy Eparchial Synod received 4 votes, and Archimandrite Konstantinos Moralis received 2 votes.

The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is expected to elect Bishop Savas to shepherd the Metropolis of Pittsburgh, in keeping with the tradition of always electing the candidate receiving the most votes by the Holy Eparchial Synod.