By unanimous vote, the lot fell to Met. John, who was a close associate of Abp. Anastasios for 32 years.
Elder Iliy (Nozdrin), the most beloved and revered elder of the Russian Church, reposed in the Lord on Saturday night, March 15.
Antiochian Greek Orthodox Christians say that they are trapped in Syria with no way to defend themselves.
The previous primate, His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios, reposed in the Lord on January 25, after resurrecting and guiding the Albanian Church for more than 30 years.
May their memories be eternal!