The Holy Synod of the the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America named Bishop of Troas Savvas the new Metropolitan Bishop of Pittsburgh. Bishop Savvas received 7 votes, while Archimandrite Sevastianos Skordallos received 4, and Archimandrite Constantine Moralis 2.
The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate will approve the election of the new Pittsburgh Metropolitan Bishop within the following days so that he will be able to perform his duties. Overall 8 Metropolitan Bishops took part in the voting of the Holy Synod.
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