ALASKA
Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese
As the Investigation into allegations against Archpriest Paisius DeLucia proceeds, His Eminence has established a Response Team to conduct additional witness interviews and inquiries, review affidavits and statements received by the Diocese, and engage in additional investigative efforts to address allegations and complaints. Reader Bede, a retired federal investigator, and Licensed Private Investigator with extensive alleged misconduct investigative experience, will serve as the contact person on behalf of the Diocese for this investigation. Reader Bede is not attached to this Diocese.
Witnesses are asked to kindly contact Reader Bede at 866-866-5252 or via KodIsland@gmail.com to provide statements. Intake of those witnesses who would like to appear, if possible, at the Spiritual Court proceedings will likewise be coordinated by him. Witnesses can be assured of a timely response to messages and emails received.
From: The Diocesan Chancery
In response to the allegations and complaints against Archpriest Paisius DeLucia, Rector of St. Innocent’s Academy, Kodiak, Alaska, filed at the Diocesan Chancery by a number of individuals, His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph has called the Diocesan Spiritual Court to convene on March 19-21, 2015.
An investigation by the Diocese is presently in progress and is being led by His Grace Bishop Daniil of Dragovitsa, the Metropolitan Vicar. Last week His Grace visited St. Innocent’s Academy in Kodiak and interviewed witnesses. On Feb 27-28, His Grace will meet with other witnesses in Syracuse, NY and on March 6-8 he will be visiting Indianapolis. All parties who are interested in giving their testimony may contact the Rectors of Holy Transfiguration Church, Syracuse and Joy of All Who Sorrow Church in Indianapolis for the schedule of meetings.
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