- Orthodox Church in America Archdiocese of Canada
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The Orthodox Church in America Archdiocese of Canada is an archdiocese of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). Its territory includes parishes, monasteries, and missions located in eight provinces and territories in Canada—Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. The diocesan center is located in Spencerville, Ontario.
The current Bishop of Ottawa and Canada is Seraphim Storheim. He was consecrated auxiliary bishop of Edmonton in 1987, and became ruling bishop of the archdiocese in 1990. He was elevated as Archbishop during the Spring Holy Synod meeting in March 2007.
On 5 October 2010, Seraphim Storheim stepped down for three months pending an investigation by Winnipeg police. Storheim is accused of sexually assaulting two 10-year-old boys over 20 years ago; the allegations resurfaced in fall 2008 when a clergyman filed a written report with the national church. The New York headquarters of the church issued a release saying that Storheim is being investigated after a complaint of misconduct about 25 years ago. It is also reported that Storheim sent a letter of apology to the two alleged victims.[1]
Deaneries
The diocese is grouped geographically into six deaneries, each consisting of a number of parishes. Each deanery is headed by a parish priest, known as a dean. The deans coordinate activities in their area's parishes, and report to the diocesan bishop. The current deaneries of the Archdiocese of Canada are:
- Alberta Deanery
- British Columbia Deanery
- Manitoba Deanery
- Ontario Deanery
- Quebec Deanery
- Saskatchewan Deanery
References
- ^ "Church leader steps down amid abuse probe". The Toronto Sun. QMI Agency. 5 October 2010. http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2010/10/05/15595616.html.
External links
Categories:- Dioceses of the Orthodox Church in America
- Eastern Orthodox dioceses in Canada
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