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At the November 2021 meeting of the Holy Synod, at the proposal of Met. Cherubim, the Diocese of Illyricum was established as an Archdiocese, and Bp. Irineos of Illyricum was elevated to the position of Archbishop and entrusted with the …

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On July 31, 2021 (OS) Bp. Irineos placed the St. Simons Island Orthodox Mission on inactive status. No services attributed to that group or Rdr. Simon are authorized by the Avlona Synod USA or Met. Cherubim. Met. Cherubim specifically asks …

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The 2019 Clergy Conference for the North American Mission will be held from June 6-8 at Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church in Liberty Hill, Texas. All clergy and invited lay leaders will gather for a time of worship, workshops and continuing …

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On January 29, 2018 (OS), Bishop Irineos tonsured Simon Casey to the office of Reader and assigned him to the St. Simon’s Island Mission.  Reader Simon is charged to act as the warden of the mission and to establish regular …

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Bishop Irineos will again visit the mission on St. Simons Island, Georgia to serve Vespers and Liturgy.  The services will be held on February 10 and 11.  Details will be posted shortly.

On November 19, 2017 (November 6 OS), the Feast of Sainted Paul the Confessor, Bishop of Constantinople, Fr. Irineos was consecrated as the Titular Bishop of Illyricum, and assigned as the Vicar Bishop of Metropolitan Angelos for North America.  The decision …

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