Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania

The Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania is a diocese of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA).[1] Its territory includes parishes, monasteries, and missions located in two states in the United StatesDelaware and Pennsylvania. The diocesan chancery is located in South Canaan Township, Pennsylvania.

Bishops

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Deaneries

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The diocese is grouped geographically into three 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 Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania are:

  • Frackville Deanery – Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia Deanery – Delaware and Pennsylvania
  • Wilkes-Barre Deanery – Pennsylvania

Diocesan Departments

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The diocese has several active departments, including

  • the Missions department
  • the Office of Church School Education and Curriculum
  • the Office of Young Adult Activities
  • the Liturgical Life Committee, and the Office of Vocations.

A Diocesan Revitalization committee has also been created for the purpose of revitalizing all parishes within the diocese, to foster spiritual growth and address the various challenges facing the Diocese today.

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References

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  1. ^ ""American Orthodoxy" or "Orthodoxy in America?"". hirr.hartsem.edu. Retrieved 2023-06-04.