Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Western Pennsylvania

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The Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Western Pennsylvania is a diocese of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). Its territory includes parishes, monasteries, and missions located in three states in the United States – Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the entirety of West Virginia. The diocesan chancery is located in Akron, Ohio. The current Archbishop of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania is the Most Reverend Kyrill (Yonchev).

[edit] Deaneries

The diocese is grouped geographically into five deaneries, each consisting of a number of parishes. Each deanery is headed by a parish priest, known as a dean. The deans coordinate activities in their area's parishes, and report to the diocesan bishop. The current deaneries of the Diocese of Western Pennsylvania are:

  • Allegheny-Beaver Valley Deanery
  • Altoona-Johnstown Deanery
  • Monongahela Valley Deanery
  • Ohio Valley Deanery
  • Pittsburgh Deanery
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