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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) was a [[bishop]] of the [[Orthodox Church in America]], now retired to the [[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia]]. |
Born 1949 in Butte, Montana. Before his retirement, he was the ruling bishop of the OCA's [[Diocese of Alaska (OCA)|Diocese of Alaska]] (2002-2008). After various scandals and controversies within his diocese, he voluntarily stepped down as bishop in May of 2008. | Born 1949 in Butte, Montana. Before his retirement, he was the ruling bishop of the OCA's [[Diocese of Alaska (OCA)|Diocese of Alaska]] (2002-2008). 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 | + | On March 24, 2014 Bishop Nikolai was released to ROCOR as a retired bishop. |
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His Grace, the Right Reverend Nikolai (Soraich) of Sitka (Николај (Сорајић) in Serbian) was a bishop of the Orthodox Church in America, now retired to the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia.
Born 1949 in Butte, Montana. Before his retirement, he was the ruling bishop of the OCA's Diocese of Alaska (2002-2008). 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.
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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
