On May 4 and 5 Archimandrite Alexander was consecrated to the episcopacy. The consecration weekend will begin with the celebration of Vespers at the cathedral on Friday, May 4, at 7:00 p.m. at which time Archimandrite Alexander made his profession of faith before the members of the Holy Synod of Bishops. A reception followed in the cathedral hall.
At 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, Metropolitan Jonah together with his brother hierarchs concelebrated the Divine Liturgy at which Archimandrite Alexander was consecrated Bishop of Toledo and the Bulgarian Diocese