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July 18, 2025

Fifth Plenary Session of the 21st All-American Council Concluded

PHOENIX, AZ [OCA]

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On Thursday, July 17, 2025, the hierarchs, clergy, and lay representatives of the Orthodox Church in America met for the fifth Plenary Session of the 21st All-American Council in Phoenix, AZ.

The fifth Plenary Session began with the election of new members for the Metropolitan Council and Pension Board. The results, presented at the end of the session, are as follows…

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