Decree from the Episcopal Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia

To the ruling bishops of the North American dioceses,

To Bishop Luke of Syracuse, vicar of the Eastern-American diocese

And to N. G. Schidlovsky

The Episcopal Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia

In a meeting of the Episcopal Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, which took place June 14/27, 2019, heard: a short report of Archbishop Gabriel about the current situation in Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville and in the seminary situated there.

It was decided:

1) To confirm as dean of the main theological school of the Russian Church Abroad N. G. Schidlovsky, elected by the Council of Trustees of the Holy Trinity Spiritual Seminary.

2) To call upon the parish priests of the parishes of the North American dioceses to buy candles from the Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, pointing out the difficult financial situation of this monastery.

Metropolitan Hilarion

President of the Episcopal Synod

Bishop Nikolai

Vice-Secretary of the Episcopal Synod