The IV All-Diaspora Council

The Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia is preparing to hold its fourth All-Diaspora Council in May.

The Council is being held to address the issue of reconciliation with the Moscow Patriarchate.

For more information on previous All-Diaspora Councils see this article by Archbishop Hilarion.

Recently a website was launched that is devoted to the ongoing dialogue between ROCOR and the Moscow Patriarchate. The Russian version of the website can be found here. The website should have some materials available in English translation soon. Until then materials in English can be found here. A press release regarding the website can be found here.

A website devoted to the preparations and proceedings of the IV All-Diaspora Council was also recently launched. The Russian version of the website can be found here and the English version here. A press release regarding the website can be found here.

Here is a link to Archpriest Victor Potapov's excellent article on how members of ROCOR should be preparing for the Council.