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# Bp. Gerasim to Be Enthroned Today as Bishop of Dallas and the South
- URL: https://uoj.news/news/bp-gerasim-to-be-enthroned-today-as-bishop-of-dallas-and-the-south/
- Published: 2026-11-14T14:42:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-14T14:52:45.000Z
- Description: Bp. Gerasim will be enthroned today as the new Bishop of Dallas and the South, with the service livestreamed for the faithful.
- Author: Tobias Straney
- Tags: #Category: News, OCA, Bishop Gerasim of Ft. Worth, Diocese of the South, Orthodoxy in America

**DALLAS, TX —** The enthronement of Bp. Gerasim as Bishop of Dallas and the South will take place today, November 14, at St. Seraphim Orthodox Cathedral in Dallas, TX. The Divine Liturgy and enthronement service will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time), with live streams available on the cathedral’s [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/SaintSeraphimDallas/videos/1852086442639602) and [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osx-zRwZFr0). 

Bp. Gerasim was elected to lead the Diocese of the South by the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) on November 2, 2026\. His election followed his nomination by clergy and lay delegates at a Special Nominating Assembly held July 24 at St. Justin Martyr Church in Jacksonville, FL.

[![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/11/special-assembly-2026-7280-780x490.jpg)On this topicOCA Holy Synod Elects Bp. Gerasim as Bishop of Dallas and the South](https://uoj.news/news/oca-holy-synod-elects-bp-gerasim-as-bishop-of-dallas-and-the-south/)

He has served as locum tenens of the diocese since July, following the retirement of Abp. Alexander. Consecrated to the episcopacy on June 29, 2021, Bp. Gerasim previously served as Bishop of Fort Worth and auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of the South.

The enthronement festivities began Friday evening with Vespers and a reception. Today's service will include the greeting and vesting of the new diocesan hierarch, followed by a festive Texas barbecue brunch at the cathedral.

The clergy, monastics, and faithful of the diocese have offered prayers for Bp. Gerasim as he assumes his new responsibilities, asking the Lord to grant him wisdom, strength, and many years of service.

Previously, the [UOJ reported](https://uoj.news/news/oca-seminarians-celebrate-with-newly-elected-bp-gerasim/) that OCA seminarians celebrated with newly elected Bp. Gerasim.