About The Holy Synod of the Americas and the Eparchy:
The Holy Synod is a Canonical Synod of Orthodox Bishops. On July 6, 2012 Archbishop Seraphim entered into communion with four Orthodox Bishops and formed The Holy Synod of the Americas. The Holy Synod was formally chartered on 6 July 2012. The Holy Synod geographically encompasses the Western Hemisphere.
Mission:
The Holy Synod’s mission is to develop Western Rite Orthodoxy in the Americas.
Holy Synod/Eparchy:
The Eparchy of the Old Dominion is an integral part of The Holy Synod of the Americas. His Eminence, The Eparch of the Old Dominion, ABp + Seraphim is a member of the Holy Synod.
NOTICE:
With this public announcement, by and under the authority of the Eparch of the Old Dominion (Archbishop SERPHIM) The Eparchy of the Old Dominion immediately disassociates itself from the Brothers of Divine Mercy (BODM).Moreover, as Chancellor of St. Elias Seminary, the Eparch, Archbishop Seraphim, immediately breaks with, for all legal purposes, and completely removes the Brothers of Divine Mercy from St. Elias Seminary. The Brothers of Divine Mercy, their individual members and collective entity, are no longer given the authority to represent St. Elias, or act on any matter pertaining thereto, nor represent, nor bind St. Elias Seminary (or the Eparchy) in any representation verbal or written whatsoever. They are not authorized to transact any contracts, incur debts, or any legal, fiduciary transaction on behalf of St. Elias or the Eparchy. Any act to the contrary constitutes fraud and malfeasance and unauthorized activity. The Brothers of Divine Mercy, their members and collective body, are completely and unequivocally and immediately separated from St. Elias and the Eparchy. Local, State and National authorities, as well as, Ecclesiastical authorities have been notified of same. For any further inquiry please write the Eparch/Chancellor at the Eparchal web/email address. .