Diocese of Western Pennsylvania elects Archimandrite Melchisedek (Pleska) as candidate for diocesan hierarch

PITTSBURGH, PA [OCA Communications] — At a special assembly of the Diocese of Western Pennsylvania here on Saturday, November 15, 2008, Archimandrite Melchisedek (Pleska) was nominated as candidate for diocesan hierarch.

Father Melchisedek’s name will be forwarded to the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America to be considered for canonical election as the next Bishop of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.

More information on Father Melchisedek and the response of the Holy Synod to his candidacy will be posted as it becomes available.