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The '''Diocese of Alaska (OCA)'''—in full, the '''Russian Orthodox Diocese of Alaska'''—is a [[diocese]] of the [[Orthodox Church in America]].  It is currently under the leadership of Metropolitan Herman. His Grace, the Right Reverend [[Nikolai (Soraich) of Sitka and Anchorage|Nikolai (Soraich)]], was placed on a leave of absence beginning March 4, 2008.  Its territory includes the American state of Alaska.
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The '''Diocese of Alaska (OCA)'''—in full, the '''Russian Orthodox Diocese of Alaska'''—is a [[diocese]] of the [[Orthodox Church in America]].  It is currently under the administration of Metropolitan [[Herman (Swaiko) of Washington and New York]], assisted by Bishop [[Benjamin (Peterson) of San Francisco]].  Its territory includes the American state of Alaska.
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The diocese has, since 2007, been struggling with a crisis regarding the leadership of its bishop, including allegations of abuse against both the bishop and the diocesan chancellor, Archimandrite [[Isidore (Brittain)]]. His Grace, the Right Reverend [[Nikolai (Soraich) of Sitka and Anchorage|Nikolai (Soraich)]], the diocesan bishop, was placed on a leave of absence beginning March 4, 2008, which was rescinded shortly thereafter and then reinstated on April 17, 2008.   
  
 
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==Diocesan Council==
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*His Grace, Bishop Nikolai, Chair
 
*Diane Chris, Treasurer
 
*Anna Andrew, Secretary
 
  
 
===Members===
 
===Members===
*Archimandrite Isidore
 
*V. Rev. Chad Hatfield
 
*Rev. Thomas Andrew
 
*Rev. Nicholai Isaac
 
*Alex Wassillie
 
  
==Metropolitan Council Representatives==
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*Archimandrite Isidore
 
*Anna Andrew
 
  
 
==Publications==
 
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*Unalaska Deanery
 
*Unalaska Deanery
  
==External link==
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==External links==
 
*[http://dioceseofalaska.org/ Official website]
 
*[http://dioceseofalaska.org/ Official website]
 
*[http://www.asna.ca/alaska Alaskan Orthodox texts (Aleut, Alutiiq, Tlingit, Yupik)]
 
*[http://www.asna.ca/alaska Alaskan Orthodox texts (Aleut, Alutiiq, Tlingit, Yupik)]
 
*[http://www.cnewa.org/mag-article-bodypg-us.aspx?articleID=3247 CNEWA One Magazine, 2006, Vol 32:6 (November) - Orthodox Alaska]
 
*[http://www.cnewa.org/mag-article-bodypg-us.aspx?articleID=3247 CNEWA One Magazine, 2006, Vol 32:6 (November) - Orthodox Alaska]
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*[http://www.ocanews.org/ OCA News] (includes information on the crisis in the diocese)
  
 
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[[Category:OCA Dioceses|Alaska]]
 
[[Category:OCA Dioceses|Alaska]]

Revision as of 12:14, April 19, 2008

Visual representation of the Diocese of Alaska

The Diocese of Alaska (OCA)—in full, the Russian Orthodox Diocese of Alaska—is a diocese of the Orthodox Church in America. It is currently under the administration of Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko) of Washington and New York, assisted by Bishop Benjamin (Peterson) of San Francisco. Its territory includes the American state of Alaska.

The diocese has, since 2007, been struggling with a crisis regarding the leadership of its bishop, including allegations of abuse against both the bishop and the diocesan chancellor, Archimandrite Isidore (Brittain). His Grace, the Right Reverend Nikolai (Soraich), the diocesan bishop, was placed on a leave of absence beginning March 4, 2008, which was rescinded shortly thereafter and then reinstated on April 17, 2008.

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Publications

  • The North Star - Quarterly Diocesan Publication

Institutions

  • SS. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Chapel in Spruce Island, AK
  • St. Herman's Seminary in Kodiak, AK
  • Outreach Alaska based in Wichita, KS
  • Protecting Veil of the Theotokos Community in Anchorage, AK
  • St. Yakov Center for Orthodox Christian Learning in Soldatna, AK
  • Russian Orthodox Museum in Anchorage, AK
  • ROSSIA Inc. - Russian Orthodox Sacred Sites in Alaska Inc.

Deaneries

  • Alaska Missionary Deanery
  • Anchorage Missionary Deanery
  • Bethel Deanery
  • Dillingham Deanery
  • Kenai Deanery
  • Kodiak Deanery
  • Russian Mission Deanery
  • Sitka Deanery
  • Unalaska Deanery

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