Today, 14/27 October 2026, a meeting of the Episcopal Spiritual Council of the Belaya Krinitsa Metropolis took place in Brăila, Romania.
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of his enthronement, His Eminence Leontie, Archbishop of Belaya Krinitsa and Metropolitan of All Old-Rite Orthodox Christians Worldwide, presided over the Divine Liturgy.
Following the Divine Liturgy, a memorial service was celebrated for all departed Metropolitans and clergy of the Old-Rite Orthodox Church – Belaya Krinitsa Hierarchy, together with a Moleben in honour of our Venerable Mother Paraskeva, whose memory is commemorated by the Holy Church on this day.
After the divine services, the Episcopal Spiritual Council convened to consider matters concerning ecclesiastical life, spiritual ministry, and the activities of the Belaya Krinitsa Metropolis.
Principal Decisions of the Episcopal Spiritual Council
1. The Metropolitan’s Report and the Anniversary of His Primatial Ministry
To take note of the report of His Eminence Metropolitan Leontie. Thanksgiving was offered to the Lord God on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Metropolitan Leontie’s primatial ministry.
2. Administrative Activities of the Metropolis
With the blessing of Metropolitan Leontie, Protodeacon Feodor (Afanasov) was authorized to oversee all administrative affairs of the Metropolis. The exercise of the entrusted responsibilities shall be carried out with the blessing of His Eminence Paisiy, Archbishop of Brăila–Tulcea.
3. Matters Concerning the Holy Ascension Parish
The church administration of the Holy Ascension Parish in the United States of America was instructed to return the belongings of His Eminence Sofronie held within the parish.
4. Petition of Former Bishop Antipa
In connection with the written petition submitted by former Bishop Antipa on 6 October 2025, the Council of Bishops resolved to include this matter on the agenda of the next Consecrated Council.
A further decision was made to establish an ecclesiastical delegation to travel to Georgia for the purpose of examining the existing situation directly on site.