Conference and Retreat in the Siberian Diocese

On Tuesday, 18 March, and Wednesday, 19 March, the traditional conference and retreat of the clergy of the Siberian Diocese was held. It was headed by His Grace Bishop Evtikhii of Ishim and Siberia. Fifteen priests and 2 deacons were present, that is, all except for two from the far eastern region. His Grace Bishop Michael of Boston also attended, accompanied by Hieromonk Sofronii.

On Wednesday, during pre-sanctified liturgy, Hieromonk Feofan (Nosov) of Archangel Michael Monastery, which he founded several years ago in his now-nearly-abandoned hometown of Olhovka, was elevated to the rank of abbot, in accordance with the decision of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia of 27 November 2002 (see photo).