The St. Nikolai (Velimirovich) Bishop of Zhica Clergy Brotherhood of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest
Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity . . . (Ps. 133:1)
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Dear to God,
Beloved brethren, as there are many rumors floating around regarding the recent Synod Meeting in Jacksonville, FL; I feel it necessary to clarify a few points. Yes, our Bishops discussed at length my service in the Diocese of Toledo, after which, the decision of Metropolitan Philip was to move me to the North West.
As I already struggle with seasonal affective disorder, I felt a move to the NW would be a detriment to my health and asked for a release to the OCA no later than by the year’s end. This will allow me opportunity to discuss reception into the OCA with the OCA synod and begin the search for housing and pack.
His eminence metropolitan Philip was agreeable to this and I will continue to visit the parishes of the Diocese until I am released. At present, I am planning to go to the OCA’s synod meeting in Syosset, NY November 15-19. I ask your God-pleasing prayers for a productive Synod Meeting.
You will be receiving the new guidelines for the Hierarchs of the AOCANA shortly. Our respective Bishops will continue to be commemorated. Let us move forward in peace and brotherly love.
Yours in Christ,
+Bp Mark
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Your unworthy father in Christ,
+Mark
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Subdeacon xxxxxxxxxxx, Hierarchical Assisitant
The Beautiful Path 
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The letter, of course, has different fonts but I posted it basically as I found it but without the phone numbers. It has been received by a number of Antiochian Clergy in the Diocese of the Midwest and it’s origin was confirmed by Bishop Mark’ Subdeacon.
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