Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] During a special session held via teleconference on Wednesday, May 21, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America confirmed His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon’s nomination of Archpriest Alessandro Margheritino as Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America. Father Alessandro’s appointment was made in accordance with Article VI, Section 2 of the Statute of the Orthodox Church in America. His nomination was endorsed by the Metropolitan Council during a special session earlier the same day. He succeeds Archpriest Alexander Rentel, who served as Chancellor from 2019 to 2024, when he was appointed Rector of Three Hierarchs Chapel at St. Vladimir’s…
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Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Primate of the Orthodox Church in America, today announced several significant leadership appointments that will take effect January 1, 2025. Archpriest Alexander Rentel, who has served as Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America since January 2019, has been appointed as rector of Three Hierarchs Chapel in Yonkers, NY. In his appointment, Fr. Alexander will simultaneously resume his teaching position at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, where he has been a distinguished faculty member since 2004. In his expanded role at the Seminary, Fr. Alexander has also accepted…