Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania

The Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania is a diocese of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). Its territory includes parishes, monasteries, and missions located in two states in the United StatesDelaware and Pennsylvania. The diocesan chancery is located in South Canaan Township, Pennsylvania.

Bishops

Deaneries

The diocese is grouped geographically into three deaneries, each consisting of a number of parishes. Each deanery is headed by a parish priest, known as a dean. The deans coordinate activities in their area's parishes, and report to the diocesan bishop. The current deaneries of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania are:

Diocesan Departments

The diocese has several active departments, including

A Diocesan Revitalization committee has also been created for the purpose of revitalizing all parishes within the diocese, to foster spiritual growth and address the various challenges facing the Diocese today.

External links

Coordinates: 41°31′29″N 75°22′59″W / 41.52459°N 75.38314°W / 41.52459; -75.38314

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