5.7.08 From the Kodiak Daily Mirror
Alaska diocese struggle draws to a close as Bishop Nikolai steps down
By Ralph Gibbs
Mirror Writer
When this week comes to a close, so too will another chapter in the history of the Orthodox Church in America Alaska diocese.
(Read more here)
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5.5.08 New Reflection
The Real Scandal of the OCA
by Fr. Ted Bobosh, Dayton OH (Read it here)
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5.3.08
Six Million Dollar Lawsuit Filed Against OCA, Others
• Employment Discrimination and Retaliation
Alleged by Maryland Couple
• Contend Priest Breached Seal Of Confession
To Embarrass, Harm Them
Lack of accountability and financial misconduct have cost the OCA at least three million dollars in the past decade. That figure may be about to triple as a six-million dollar lawsuit was filed against Metropolitan Herman, the Orthodox Church in America, the Diocese of Washington and New York, Fr. Raymond Velencia, the Orthodox Church of St. Matthew (OCA), St. Matthew Housing Development, Inc., and the Board of Directors of St. Matthew Housing Development, Inc., on Thursday, May 1st in Howard County, Maryland.
And for the same reasons...... (Read more here)
From the "Tundra Drums", Yukon Delta
‘Alcoholism’ plays role in attacks
against bishop, chancellor claims
by ALEX DeMARBAN
A top official in the Russian Orthodox Diocese of Alaska blasted priests who hope to overthrow the bishop, calling some "paranoid" and overly fearful because they’re battling alcoholism.
The rebellion comes because the bishop’s strict demands clashed with the priests’ once-easy lifestyle, said Chancellor Archimandrite Isidore, the diocese’s second-ranking official and a close
supporter of Bishop Nikolai Soraich. (Read more here)
From KTUU TV, Anchorage
Russian Orthodox bishop leaving Alaska
by Sean Doogan
Thursday, May 1, 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- The leader of the Alaska Russian Orthodox Church said he is stepping down, and will leave the state within a week. (Read more here)
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4.30.08
News From Around the OCA
• Western Pennsylvania Election Postponed
• Paffhausen To Be Vicar for the South
• Fr. Isidore Says +Nikolai Victim of "Slander"
The Diocese of Western Pennsylvania's Extraordinary Assembly to nominate a candidate for the office of Ruling Bishop of the Archdiocese, scheduled for this Saturday, May 3rd, at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Allison Park outside of Pittsburgh, has been postponed until sometime after July 1. (Read more here)
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4.19.07
(Editor's note: As has been our custom, OCAnews.org will not be posting new articles or reader's comments during Holy Week. We will resume regular publication on Bright Wednesday, April 30th.
We wish you all a joyous Pascha.)
ALASKAN PAPERS REACT TO +NIKOLAI'S DEPARTURE
From the Anchorage Daily News:
Alaska bishop goes on leave
RUSSIAN ORTHODOX:
Nikolai's leadership under investigation.
By MEGAN HOLLAND
Published: April 18th, 2008
From the Kodiak Daily Mirror:
Bishop Nikolai put on leave
By RALPH GIBBS
Mirror Writer
Article published on Friday, April 18th, 2008
(Read those stories here)
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4.17.08
+NIKOLAI TO LEAVE ALASKA
• Controversial Bishop of Alaska Agrees to Leave
• +Herman, +Benjamin To Administer Diocese
• Other Important Decisions Made
The Synod of Bishops, meeting in Syosset today, persuaded Bishop Nikolai of Alaska to agree to a voluntary 'Leave of Absence'. The decision follows an investigative tour of the Diocese, conducted last week, by Archbishop Nathaniel and Bishop Tikhon at the request of the Synod during its last meeting two weeks ago. In announcing their decision the Bishops stated: (Read more here)
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