After a tumultuous many weeks of disturbing reports of abuse from Alaskan clergy, the OCA Synod of Bishops continues their flip-flops. Having demanded a leave of absence, they lifted it, and now they are demanding it again. Bishop Nikolai has agreed to leave, apparently being threatened with being defrocked as his only alternative:
The Synod of Bishops, meeting in Syosset today, persuaded Bishop Nikolai of Alaska to agree to a voluntary ‘Leave of Absence’. The decision follows an investigative tour of the Diocese, conducted last week, by Archbishop Nathaniel and Bishop Tikhon at the request of the Synod during its last meeting two weeks ago. Source
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