Statement of the Holy Synod of Bishops, October 18, 2007

The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America, meeting at the Chancery in Oyster Bay Cove, NY, on Thursday, October 18, 2007, issued the following statement:

“The appeal of the former Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America was received by the Holy Synod, and it is under consideration. In a joint session of the Holy Synod and the Metropolitan Council, held on October 17, 2007, a joint Special Investigative Committee was re-established, and blessed. His Grace, Bishop Benjamin is chairman. The Committee is charged with completing the investigation, and with reporting its findings both to the Holy Synod, and the Metropolitan Council, with all expediency.

“The Holy Synod of Bishops expresses regret that a ‘Summary Report’ was erroneously posted on the official web site of the Orthodox Church in America on October 16, 2007. It was a working document, not authorized for publication. Appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated.”