It appears Stokoe was the one to go. This from Byzantine Texas:

Mark Stokoe, the founder and editor of OCANews.org was removed officially today from his positions on the Midwest Diocesan Council and the OCA Metropolitan Council by Bishop Matthias. Mark Stokoe has indicated that he himself will make public the text of the bishop’s letter of removal on OCANews.org tomorrow.

The care here must be for the institution, it’s future and reputation, first. That’s what all high church officials know they are signing up for when accepting office.

I think Stokoe believes he is caring for the institution by removing clergy and hierarchs (i.e. Met. Jonah) of whom he does not approve. +Jonah has his agenda for the Church, Stokoe has his. Oil. Water. One has to go or there will certainly be disunity.

On the one hand: “A journalist never must be forced to reveal his source”.

On the other hand: “Chairman of a national church council given to know personnel issues.”

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On the one hand: “Capable of voting to change and shape national church policy”.

On the other hand: “Allowing a personal appearance of impropriety (according to the institution’s teaching) to continue, generating scandal, while beginning a campaign of public articles advocating same.”

The care here must be for the institution, it’s future and reputation, first. That’s what all high church officials know they are signing up for when accepting office.