The Extraordinary General Assembly of the Archdiocese refused the dissolution

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Archbishop John of Charioupolis addressing the assembly today

Today, in Paris, was held an extraordinary general assembly of the Archdiocese of Russian Orthodox Churches in Western Europe, or more precisely of the diocesan governing union of Russian Orthodox associations in Western Europe. 
The assembly voted against the dissolution of the Archdiocese (206 voters, 15 for the dissolution, 191 against). No decision has been made regarding the jurisdictional choice. A new assembly be may held in June to choose one. An official statement is expected.

https://orthodoxie.com/en/the-extraordinary-general-assembly-of-the-archdiocese-refused-the-dissolution/

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“Today, we need to choose between life and death”

 

Today, February 23, 2019, the extraordinary general assembly of the Archdiocese of Russian Orthodox Churches in Western Europe is held in Paris. They need to decide about their future. 
This morning, after having mentioned the great historical figures of the Archdiocese and of St. Sergius Institute, Archbishop John of Charioupolis (the picture above was taken this morning) said: 
“Today, we need to choose between life and death. Choosing life will mean the continuity of our Archdiocese in its own space in communion with the Church. Another option might be to say, yes, we stay in our own space, but we remain in a kind of terra incognita, and I think this is not the right path. So today, we must keep unity, that’s the most important, and choose a path of life. Therefore, I urge you, let not this meeting be a split between us, rather, let it be a sign of unity and a strong ecclesial sign”.

 

https://orthodoxie.com/en/today-we-need-to-choose-between-life-and-death/