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# OCA Diocese of the South Announces 2026 Assembly Schedule
- URL: https://uoj.news/news/oca-diocese-of-the-south-announces-2026-assembly-schedule/
- Published: 2026-07-15T14:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T16:09:30.000Z
- Description: The Diocese of the South will gather in Florida for four days of worship, fellowship, and planning as Abp. Alexander prepares to deliver his farewell address.
- Author: Tobias Straney
- Tags: #Category: News, OCA, Diocese of the South, Orthodoxy in America

**ST. AUGUSTINE, FL —** The Orthodox Church in America's Diocese of the South will convene its [49th Diocesan Assembly](https://dosoca.org/events/2026-diocesan-assembly/) from July 21–24 at the Hyatt Place St. Augustine/Vilano Beach, bringing together clergy and lay delegates for worship, administrative sessions, and fellowship.

The four-day gathering will include plenary sessions, reports from diocesan leadership, discussion of proposed amendments, financial and budget presentations, and a special nominating assembly. The event will also feature youth programming, deanery meetings, and opportunities for clergy, clergy wives, and parish representatives to meet throughout the week.

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A highlight of the assembly will be the celebration of the Pontifical Divine Liturgy on July 22 at Annunciation Orthodox Church in Jacksonville, followed by a parish brunch. Attendees will also hear a keynote address, participate in educational lectures, and gather for the diocesan banquet. On July 23, Abp. Alexander is scheduled to deliver his farewell address, marking a significant moment in the life of the Diocese of the South.

The assembly will conclude on July 24 with a final plenary session, a Moleben, and a special nominating assembly at St. Justin Martyr Orthodox Church in Jacksonville before participants receive travel blessings and depart. Organizers have encouraged clergy, delegates, observers, and youth participants to [register](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/48th-diocesan-assembly-registration-1988389339039) in advance and make hotel reservations as early as possible.

Previously, the [UOJ reported](https://uoj.news/news/87021-oca-holy-synod-accepts-abp-alexanders-retirement-from-diocese-of-the-south/) that the OCA Holy Synod accepted Abp. Alexander's retirement from the Diocese of the South.