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It should be noted that the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese also denies that any Romanian communities were schismatic or run by defrocked priests within its jurisdiction. Instead its Romanian priest was released with the personal permission and blessing of Patriarch [[Teoctist (Arapasu) of Romania|Teoctist]]. This priest subsequently established a worship community which has always been within "the gentle care and loving guidance" of Antioch.[http://www.antiochian.org.au/content/view/394/6/]
===Regarding the Romanian Othodox Church===
Some Romanian communities looked to the Ecumenical Archbishop in Australia for episcopal support, but others look to other bishops within Australia for episcopal assistance. The Romanian Patriarchate has never delegated responsibility for any of its Romanian flock in Australia to any bishop, but has simply asked some to kindly provide episcopal assistance when asked for it.
Although Rev Fr Dr Popescu was present at the foundation of SCCOCA, the Romanian Orthodox Church was never an actual member of SCCOCA since, according to Patriarch Teoctist of Bucharest, the Romanian Patriarchate never sanctioned this move.
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