Committee for Monastic Communities

Description

The Committee for Monastic Communities is tasked with archiving and cataloging, as well studying and comparing the different monastic constitutions in use within the various jurisdictions and monastic communities in the Region.

Membership

Bp. George (ROCOR) - Chairman
Met. Tikhon (OCA)
Met. Gerasimos (GOA)
Abp. Kyrill (ROCOR)
Bp. Longin (Serbian)

Committee Liaison

Hierodeacon Benedict

Consultants

1. Fr. Joseph Morris
2. Mother Gabriella
3. Mother Nektaria
4. Schemamonk Paul (Agioupavlites)

Terms of Reference

What is to be accomplished

Compile a database to include all the monastic communities of all the different jurisdictions in the region; database to include historical references (e.g. founder, date, etc.), size of brotherhood, details on property and facilities, etc.
Identify proper ecclesiastical authority for each monastery (i.e. ruling bishop)
Collect and catalogue the monastic constitutions and related documents used within the various jurisdictions
Create a matrix that places each monastery within the three traditional forms of monasticism: eremitic, coenobitic or idiorhythmic
Identify outliers, if any, that do not conform to any established monastic tradition

How it is to be accomplished

Access the already established monastic survey of Alexei Krindatch
Contact local bishops, monasteries, etc. for information on monastic institutions and their regulations/ constitutions/ governance process

With whom it is to be accomplished