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May 7, 2026

Holy Synod Issues Updated Social Media Guidelines

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA]

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At its Spring 2026 Session, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America adopted updated “Social Media Guidelines for Clergy and Lay Leaders” for use throughout the life of the Church.

The revised guidelines apply to clergy, employees, and lay leaders serving in the dioceses, parishes, monasteries, seminaries, and institutions of the Orthodox Church in America. They are…

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