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| − | The '''Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Churches of Australia''' (SCCOCA) was an organisation founded in 1979 under the leadership of Greek [[Archbishop]] [[Stylianos (Harkianakis) of Australia]] and | + | The '''Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Churches of Australia''' (SCCOCA) was an organisation founded in 1979 under the leadership of Greek [[Archbishop]] [[Stylianos (Harkianakis) of Australia]] and intended to help cooperation among the Byzantine Orthodox jurisdictions in Australia, under the permanent chairmanship of the representative of the [[Church of Constantinople|Ecumenical Patriarchate]]. |
==Founding members== | ==Founding members== | ||
| − | *[[Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and New Zealand|Antiochian Orthodox Diocese of Australasia]]: delegation consisting of V. Rev. Fr. Nicolas Mansour, in absence of [[Bishop]] [[Gibran (Rimlawi) of Australia and New Zealand|Gibran]]. | + | *[[Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and New Zealand|Antiochian Orthodox Diocese of Australasia]]: delegation consisting of V. Rev. Fr. Nicolas Mansour (Dean), in absence of [[Bishop]] [[Gibran (Rimlawi) of Australia and New Zealand|Gibran]]. |
*[[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia]]: delegation consisting of Archbishop Stylianos, [[Archimandrite]] [[Stephanos (Pantanassiotis)|Stephanos]] (vicar-general of the archdiocese), and Mr James Samios (legal counsel and director of public relations for the archdiocese). | *[[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia]]: delegation consisting of Archbishop Stylianos, [[Archimandrite]] [[Stephanos (Pantanassiotis)|Stephanos]] (vicar-general of the archdiocese), and Mr James Samios (legal counsel and director of public relations for the archdiocese). | ||
*[[Australian jurisdictions without a local bishop|Romanian Orthodox Church in Australia and New Zealand]]: delegation consisting of V. Rev. Dr. [[Gabriel Popescu]]. | *[[Australian jurisdictions without a local bishop|Romanian Orthodox Church in Australia and New Zealand]]: delegation consisting of V. Rev. Dr. [[Gabriel Popescu]]. | ||
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==Current Events== | ==Current Events== | ||
| − | Because of strong tensions | + | Because of strong tensions created by one of the jurisdictions, the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia had to withdraw from membership. |
Apart from a letter sent out by Greek Orthodox Bishop Seraphim in April 2000, there have been no activities by or on behalf of SCCOCA since early 1999. | Apart from a letter sent out by Greek Orthodox Bishop Seraphim in April 2000, there have been no activities by or on behalf of SCCOCA since early 1999. | ||
Revision as of 16:12, March 13, 2006
| This article forms part of the series Orthodoxy in Australasia | |
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| History | |
| Orthodoxy in Australia Timeline Orthodoxy in New Zealand Timeline Antiochian Orthodox Gk Orthodox Archd. of ANZ | |
| Jurisdictions | |
| GOA Aus - Abp Makarios Antiochian - Metr. Basilios ROCOR - Bp George Serbian - Bp Siluan Romanian - Bp Michael GOM NZ - Met Myron | |
| Pan-Orthodox Synaxes | |
| Episcopal Assembly of Oceania SCCOCA | |
| Institutions | |
| Antiochian Orthodox Greek Orthodox (Aus) | |
| Notable Monasteries | |
| Complete List | |
| St Anna Holy Cross Gorgoepikoos O.L. of Kazan Presentation |
Proph. Elias St John Mtn Pantanassa St Sava (Elaine) Transfiguration Archangels, NZ |
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The Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Churches of Australia (SCCOCA) was an organisation founded in 1979 under the leadership of Greek Archbishop Stylianos (Harkianakis) of Australia and intended to help cooperation among the Byzantine Orthodox jurisdictions in Australia, under the permanent chairmanship of the representative of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Founding members
- Antiochian Orthodox Diocese of Australasia: delegation consisting of V. Rev. Fr. Nicolas Mansour (Dean), in absence of Bishop Gibran.
- Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia: delegation consisting of Archbishop Stylianos, Archimandrite Stephanos (vicar-general of the archdiocese), and Mr James Samios (legal counsel and director of public relations for the archdiocese).
- Romanian Orthodox Church in Australia and New Zealand: delegation consisting of V. Rev. Dr. Gabriel Popescu.
- ROCOR - Diocese of Australia and New Zealand: delegation consisting of Archbishop Theodosius and Fr Nicholas Gan. (since withdrawn)
- Serbian Orthodox Church in Australia and New Zealand: delegation consisting of Bishop Vasilije and Fr Milorad Loncar.
Current Events
Because of strong tensions created by one of the jurisdictions, the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia had to withdraw from membership.
Apart from a letter sent out by Greek Orthodox Bishop Seraphim in April 2000, there have been no activities by or on behalf of SCCOCA since early 1999.
The Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese, considers SCCOCA defunct.
See also
External link
- History of SCCOCA from the website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
