Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania explained

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 States – Delaware and Pennsylvania. The diocesan chancery is located in South Canaan Township, Pennsylvania.

Bishops

• Adam (Filippovskiy) (1935-1944)
• Nikon (de Greve) (September 19, 1947 - May 7, 1952)
• Demetrius (Magan) (c. 1953-1964)
• Cyprian (Borisevich) (1964 - 14 December 1980)
• Herman (Swaiko) (March 17, 1981 - July 22, 2002)
• Tikhon (Mollard) (February 14, 2004 - November 13, 2012)
• Melchisedek (Pleska) (13 November 2012 - 18 March 2014) locum tenens
• Mark (Maymon) (since March 18, 2014)

Deaneries

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

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.

External links

• Official site
• Official Diocesan Youth Department site
• Official Diocesan Summer Camp site

Notes and References

1. Web site: "American Orthodoxy" or "Orthodoxy in America?" . 2023-06-04 . hirr.hartsem.edu.