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# OCA Releases January–February 2026 Pastoral Changes
- URL: https://uoj.news/news/86775-oca-releases-januaryfebruary-2026-pastoral-changes/
- Published: 2026-03-23T13:45:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-23T16:47:56.000Z
- Description: The OCA has published its January–February 2026 Pastoral Changes, keeping clergy assignments transparent and accessible.
- Author: Tobias Straney
- Tags: #Category: News, Clergy service, OCA, Ordinations

**SPRINGFIELD, VA —** The Orthodox Church in America (OCA) [has released](https://www.oca.org/news/oca-news/pastoral-changes-for-january-and-february-2026-released) its official “Pastoral Changes” for January and February 2026, detailing recent ordinations, assignments, releases, and other clergy-related matters. These announcements were issued by the Office of the Chancellor, Archpriest Alessandro Margheritino, who oversees the recording and dissemination of such updates.

The listings include clergy movements submitted by each diocese to the OCA Chancery, ensuring that all changes are officially recognized and communicated to the wider Church. Clergy, parishes, and faithful can review these updates to remain informed about personnel shifts within the Orthodox Church in America.

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The [January](chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.oca.org/files/PDF/NEWS/2026/STAT702-January2026.pdf) and [February](chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.oca.org/files/PDF/NEWS/2026/STAT703-February2026.pdf) 2026 Pastoral Changes are available for download directly from the OCA website, providing a comprehensive record of recent developments affecting the Church’s clerical leadership. The publication of these reports highlights the ongoing administrative coordination and transparency maintained by the OCA’s central offices.

Previously, the [UOJ reported](https://uoj.news/news/84645-oca-diocese-of-mexico-celebrates-clergy-ordinations-seminary-revival/) that the OCA Diocese of Mexico celebrated clergy ordinations and seminary revival.