Special Investigative Committee membership announced

Following the charge from the joint meeting of the Holy Synod of Bishops and Metropolitan Council on October 17, 2007, the Special Investigative Committee has formed its membership to conclude the work begun under the prior chairmanship of His Eminence, Archbishop Job of Chicago. His Grace, Bishop Benjamin of San Francisco was appointed chairman by His Beatitude, Metropolitan Herman. Bishop Benjamin sought individuals to serve from among the membership of the Metropolitan Council. The following individuals have agreed to serve on this committee: Archpriest John Tkachuk, Archpriest Philip Reese, Dr. Faith Skordinski, and Dr. Dmitri Solodow. Alexandra Makosky has been asked to continue to serve as legal counsel to the committee. The committee will begin its work immediately and will report its conclusions and recommendations to the Holy Synod of Bishops and the Metropolitan Council when its work is completed.