Parish and Diocese

Local communities gathered around the bishop and his presbyters for worship, catechesis, and charity.

About this path

Structure, governance, and mission of the Orthodox Church throughout the world.

Continuity of episcopal ordination from the apostles ensuring the integrity of sacramental life.

Threefold ministry serving the unity of the Church through teaching, sanctifying, and governance.

Conciliar leadership of autocephalous churches gathered in synods under patriarchs or archbishops.