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**Jenisoisy** · 10-29-2010, 10:11 AM

Leaving the specifics out and addressing the main question, I don't think it is normal. That doesn't mean it hasn't been done before, but there is usually some specific reason for it. There have been a few instances in the OCA in the past for different reasons. The two bishops in Canada that came from a non-canonical church, and then two that involved retired bishops. The two retired bishops, one coming to the OCA and one leaving, were switching because of location. They were no longer in the area of the church they belonged to.

I wouldn't think that there is any kind of canon governing this, because the only reason back then for a bishop to switch churches would be geographic location.

That's my thought.

Sbdn. Anthony

10-29-2010, 10:11 AM	#4
Jenisoisy Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 411 Senior Member	Leaving the specifics out and addressing the main question, I don't think it is normal. That doesn't mean it hasn't been done before, but there is usually some specific reason for it. There have been a few instances in the OCA in the past for different reasons. The two bishops in Canada that came from a non-canonical church, and then two that involved retired bishops. The two retired bishops, one coming to the OCA and one leaving, were switching because of location. They were no longer in the area of the church they belonged to. I wouldn't think that there is any kind of canon governing this, because the only reason back then for a bishop to switch churches would be geographic location. That's my thought. Sbdn. Anthony
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