Difference between revisions of "Nikolai (Soraich) of Sitka"
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| − | His Grace, the Right Reverend '''Nikolai (Soraich) of Sitka''' (''Николај (Сорајић)'' in Serbian) | + | His Grace, the Right Reverend '''Nikolai (Soraich) of Sitka''' (''Николај (Сорајић)'' in Serbian) is retired [[bishop]] of the [[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia]]. |
| − | + | During 2002-2008 he was the ruling bishop of the OCA's [[Diocese of Alaska (OCA)|Diocese of Alaska]]. After various scandals and controversies within his diocese, he voluntarily stepped down as bishop in May of 2008. | |
On March 24, 2014 Bishop Nikolai was released to ROCOR as a retired bishop. | On March 24, 2014 Bishop Nikolai was released to ROCOR as a retired bishop. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20110607102928/http://www.oca.org/HSbionikolai.asp?SID=7 Biography of Bishop Nikolai as it was posted on the OCA before its removal on 3/24/2014] | + | * [http://web.archive.org/web/20110607102928/http://www.oca.org/HSbionikolai.asp?SID=7 Biography of Bishop Nikolai as it was posted on the OCA before its removal on 3/24/2014] |
| − | *[http://www.oca.org/News.asp?ID=1538&SID=19 OCA Holy Synod issues statements on Diocese of Alaska at 2008 Spring Meeting] | + | * [http://www.oca.org/News.asp?ID=1538&SID=19 OCA Holy Synod issues statements on Diocese of Alaska at 2008 Spring Meeting] |
| − | *[http://oca.org/news/headline-news/holy-synod-releases-bishop-nikolai OCA Holy Synod releases Bishop Nikolai] | + | * [http://oca.org/news/headline-news/holy-synod-releases-bishop-nikolai OCA Holy Synod releases Bishop Nikolai] |
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Revision as of 07:00, March 28, 2014
His Grace, the Right Reverend Nikolai (Soraich) of Sitka (Николај (Сорајић) in Serbian) is retired bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia.
During 2002-2008 he was the ruling bishop of the OCA's Diocese of Alaska. After various scandals and controversies within his diocese, he voluntarily stepped down as bishop in May of 2008.
On March 24, 2014 Bishop Nikolai was released to ROCOR as a retired bishop.
External links
- Biography of Bishop Nikolai as it was posted on the OCA before its removal on 3/24/2014
- OCA Holy Synod issues statements on Diocese of Alaska at 2008 Spring Meeting
- OCA Holy Synod releases Bishop Nikolai
| Nikolai (Soraich) of Sitka | ||
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| Preceded by: ? |
Bishop of Baltimore (OCA) 2001-2002 |
Succeeded by: Nikon (Liolin) |
| Preceded by: Gregory (Afonsky) |
Bishop of Sitka and Alaska (OCA) 2002-2008 |
Succeeded by: David (Mahaffey) |
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Categories > People > Clergy > Bishops > Bishops by city > Bishops of Sitka
