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Metropolitan Herman was born on [[February 1]], 1932, in Briarford, Pennsylvania. He completed his primary and secondary education in the West Deer Township school system, and enrolled in Robert Morris University, where he received a degree in business administration and secretarial science. Upon graduation, he served in the Adjutant General's Corps of the United States Army, and was stationed in Labrador.
 
Metropolitan Herman was born on [[February 1]], 1932, in Briarford, Pennsylvania. He completed his primary and secondary education in the West Deer Township school system, and enrolled in Robert Morris University, where he received a degree in business administration and secretarial science. Upon graduation, he served in the Adjutant General's Corps of the United States Army, and was stationed in Labrador.
  
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After his discharge from the army in 1959, he enrolled at [[St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary (South Canaan, Pennsylvania)|Saint Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary]], and graduated in 1963. In March 1964, he was ordained as a deacon, and in April 1964 was ordained a priest. Subsequently, he served on the seminary's administrative staff and was an instructor of Church Slavonic. He also served as rector of churches in Dundaff and Union Dale, PA.
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After his discharge from the army in 1959, he enrolled at [[St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary (South Canaan, Pennsylvania)|Saint Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary]], and graduated in 1963. In March 1964, he was [[ordinatio|ordained]] as a [[deacon]], and in April 1964 was ordained a [[priest]]. Subsequently, he served on the seminary's administrative staff and was an instructor of Church Slavonic. He also served as [[rector]] of churches in Dundaff and Union Dale, PA.
  
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Herman was tonsured as a monk on [[December 4]], 1970, and received the name Herman (in recognition of [[Herman of Alaska]], the first saint of the OCA). On [[October 17]], 1971, Herman was elevated to the rank of Igumen and was named Deputy Abbot of [[St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery (South Canaan, Pennsylvania)|St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Orthodox Monastery]]. In October 1972, he was elected to the episcopate and was elevated to the rank of archimandrite. He was consecrated to the episcopacy on [[February 10]], 1973, as Bishop of Wilkes-Barre.
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Herman was [[tonsure]]d as a [[monk]] on [[December 4]], 1970, and received the name Herman (in recognition of [[Herman of Alaska]], the first saint of the OCA). On [[October 17]], 1971, Herman was elevated to the rank of [[Igumen]] and was named Deputy [[Abbot]] of [[St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery (South Canaan, Pennsylvania)|St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Orthodox Monastery]]. In October 1972, he was elected to the episcopate and was elevated to the rank of [[archimandrite]]. He was consecrated to the episcopacy on [[February 10]], 1973, as Bishop of Wilkes-Barre.
  
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After the death of Archbishop Kiprian (Borisevich), Herman was elected Bishop of Philadelphia on [[March 17]], 1981 and rector of Saint Tikhon's Seminary in May 1982. In 1994, he was elevated to the rank of Archbishop. From May to September 2001, Archbishop Herman served as the temporary administrator of the OCA, while Metropolitan Theodosius was on a medical leave of absence.
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After the death of Archbishop Kiprian (Borisevich), Herman was elected Bishop of Philadelphia on [[March 17]], 1981 and rector of Saint Tikhon's Seminary in May 1982. In 1994, he was elevated to the rank of [[Archbishop]]. From May to September 2001, Archbishop Herman served as the temporary administrator of the OCA, while Metropolitan Theodosius was on a medical leave of absence.
  
 
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On [[April 2]], 2002, Metropolitan Theodosius (who had suffered a series of strokes) submitted a petition to the [[Holy Synod]] of the OCA, requesting his retirement. The Holy Synod granted his request, and announced an election for his replacement to be held on [[July 22]], at the OCA's [[All-American_Council#Thirteenth_All-American_Council|Thirteenth All-American Council]] in Orlando.
 
On [[April 2]], 2002, Metropolitan Theodosius (who had suffered a series of strokes) submitted a petition to the [[Holy Synod]] of the OCA, requesting his retirement. The Holy Synod granted his request, and announced an election for his replacement to be held on [[July 22]], at the OCA's [[All-American_Council#Thirteenth_All-American_Council|Thirteenth All-American Council]] in Orlando.
  
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No candidate received the required two-thirds majority during the first round of voting, which necessitated a second round. During the second round, Bishop [[Seraphim (Storheim) of Ottawa|Seraphim of Ottawa]] and Canada received the majority of votes, but again not the required two-thirds. Subsequently, the Holy Synod decided to elect Archbishop Herman (Metropolitan Theodosius was selected in a similar manner in 1977, having not received a two-thirds majority of votes).
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No candidate received the required two-thirds majority during the first round of voting, which necessitated a second round. During the second round, Bishop [[Seraphim (Storheim) of Ottawa|Seraphim of Ottawa]] and Canada received the majority of votes, but again not the required two-thirds. Subsequently, the [[Holy Synod]] decided to elect Archbishop Herman (Metropolitan Theodosius was selected in a similar manner in 1977, having not received a two-thirds majority of votes).
  
 
Archbishop Herman was enthroned on [[September 8]], 2002 at a ceremony in [[St. Nicholas Cathedral (Washington, D.C.)|St. Nicholas Cathedral]] in Washington, D.C. The enthronement ceremony and subsequent reception were attended by a number of prominent Orthodox and secular figures.
 
Archbishop Herman was enthroned on [[September 8]], 2002 at a ceremony in [[St. Nicholas Cathedral (Washington, D.C.)|St. Nicholas Cathedral]] in Washington, D.C. The enthronement ceremony and subsequent reception were attended by a number of prominent Orthodox and secular figures.

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His Beatitude, the Most Blessed Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko) of Washington and New York is the current primate of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). He was elected Metropolitan on July 22, 2002, replacing Metropolitan Theodosius (Lazor), who retired due to health problems related to a series of strokes.

Biography

Metropolitan Herman was born on February 1, 1932, in Briarford, Pennsylvania. He completed his primary and secondary education in the West Deer Township school system, and enrolled in Robert Morris University, where he received a degree in business administration and secretarial science. Upon graduation, he served in the Adjutant General's Corps of the United States Army, and was stationed in Labrador.

After his discharge from the army in 1959, he enrolled at Saint Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary, and graduated in 1963. In March 1964, he was ordained as a deacon, and in April 1964 was ordained a priest. Subsequently, he served on the seminary's administrative staff and was an instructor of Church Slavonic. He also served as rector of churches in Dundaff and Union Dale, PA.

Herman was tonsured as a monk on December 4, 1970, and received the name Herman (in recognition of Herman of Alaska, the first saint of the OCA). On October 17, 1971, Herman was elevated to the rank of Igumen and was named Deputy Abbot of St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Orthodox Monastery. In October 1972, he was elected to the episcopate and was elevated to the rank of archimandrite. He was consecrated to the episcopacy on February 10, 1973, as Bishop of Wilkes-Barre.

After the death of Archbishop Kiprian (Borisevich), Herman was elected Bishop of Philadelphia on March 17, 1981 and rector of Saint Tikhon's Seminary in May 1982. In 1994, he was elevated to the rank of Archbishop. From May to September 2001, Archbishop Herman served as the temporary administrator of the OCA, while Metropolitan Theodosius was on a medical leave of absence.

Election to Metropolitan

On April 2, 2002, Metropolitan Theodosius (who had suffered a series of strokes) submitted a petition to the Holy Synod of the OCA, requesting his retirement. The Holy Synod granted his request, and announced an election for his replacement to be held on July 22, at the OCA's Thirteenth All-American Council in Orlando.

No candidate received the required two-thirds majority during the first round of voting, which necessitated a second round. During the second round, Bishop Seraphim of Ottawa and Canada received the majority of votes, but again not the required two-thirds. Subsequently, the Holy Synod decided to elect Archbishop Herman (Metropolitan Theodosius was selected in a similar manner in 1977, having not received a two-thirds majority of votes).

Archbishop Herman was enthroned on September 8, 2002 at a ceremony in St. Nicholas Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The enthronement ceremony and subsequent reception were attended by a number of prominent Orthodox and secular figures.


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Herman (Swaiko) of Washington and New York
Preceded by:
unknown 		Bishop of Wilkes-Barre (OCA)
1972-1981 		Succeeded by:
unknown
Preceded by:
Kiprian (Borisevich) 		Archbishop of Philadelphia (OCA)
1981-2002 		Succeeded by:
Tikhon (Mollard)
Preceded by:
Theodosius (Lazor) 		Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America and Canada (OCA)
2002-2005 		Succeeded by:
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Preceded by:
Peter (L'Huillier)
Archbishop of New York and New Jersey 		Archbishop of Washington and New York, Metropolitan of All America and Canada (OCA)
2005-present 		Succeeded by:
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