Orthodox Church in America Diocese of New England
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The Orthodox Church in America Diocese of New England is a diocese of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). Its territory includes parishes, monasteries, and missions located in six states in New England – Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The diocesan chancery is located in Southbridge, Massachusetts.
The current bishop of New England is the Right Reverend Nikon (Liolin), who was elected to the position of Bishop of Boston and the Albanian Archdiocese on October 22, 2003. He was installed as Bishop of Boston, New England, and the Albanian Archdiocese during ceremonies taking place from December 16-18, 2005.
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 New England and their territories are:
- Boston Deanery – Massachusetts and Rhode Island
- Connecticut Deanery – Connecticut and Massachusetts
- Northern Deanery – Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont
External links
Categories:
- Dioceses of the Orthodox Church in America
- Christianity in Connecticut
- Christianity in Maine
- Christianity in Massachusetts
- Christianity in New Hampshire
- Christianity in Rhode Island
- Christianity in Vermont
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