Syosset, NY September 1, 2011
On Wednesday, August 31, 2011, two proposed amendments to the Statute of the Orthodox Church in America were released by the Commission on Canons and Statutes, the OCA official website reports.
According to Archpriest Alexander Rentel, Commission Vice Chair, the proposals will be considered by delegates to the 16th All-American Council October 31 through November 4, 2011.
His Eminence, Archbishop Nathaniel of Detroit and the Romanian Episcopate, Commission Moderator, has given his blessing to post the proposals for consideration.
The first amendment would clarify that someone may be considered a parishioner in good standing, even if he or she confesses to a priest other than the parish priest. Confession outside of their parish must be done with the blessing of the parish priest.
The second amendment attempts to clarify an ambiguity in the length of terms and term limits for members of the Metropolitan Council who are elected by the Diocesan Assemblies or the All-American Council.
For more information, see the OCA website.