Assembly of Bishops concludes, issues statements

admin | 21 September 2013

CHICAGO, IL [ACOB]

The fourth annual meeting of theAssembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America closed with the release of the following press release.

Assembly IV Concludes; Assembly Issues Statements to the Faithful

Friday, September 20, 2013

7982755467_79c3196d05In the final day of its annual meeting, the Assembly agreed to issue two statements—one on the Church’s unchanging position on marriage and one expressing grave concern over the escalating violence in the Middle East.  The Assembly also released a message to the faithful on the conclusion of Assembly IV.

The three statements can be found here: statement on marriage;statement on violence in the Middle East; and message to the faithful.  In other business, the Assembly voted unanimously to re-elect Bishop Basil as secretary and Metropolitan Antony as treasurer. Archbishop Demetrios recognized and commended them for their devotion to the Assembly over the past three years. The Assembly also reviewed and approved the 2014 budget. The Assembly expects to hold its next meeting in September 2014. More documents pertaining to the Assembly, including the minutes and 2014 budget, will be forthcoming on the Assembly’s web site.

The hierarchs concluded the meeting by singing the Apolytikion of Pentecost: Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast shown forth the fishermen as supremely wise by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them didst draw the world into Thy net. O Befriender of man, glory be to Thee.

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