Local Council of the Russian Orthodox Church to take place on 27-29 January 2009

The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church at its session on 10 December 2008 took decision on the dates of the Bishops' Council and the Local Council of the Russian Orthodox Church to elect Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia.

The Holy Synod resolved that The Bishops' Council will be held on 25-26 January 2009, and the Local Council on 27-29 January 2009.

The Holy Synod set up a commission for preparation of the Local Council of the Russian Orthodox Church. The commission consists of twenty-nine bishops, clerics, and laymen.

Patriarchal enthronement will take place on 1 February 2009.

Communication service of the Department for External Church Relations
of the Moscow Patriarchate.

12/11/2008

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