During a special teleconference session on Tuesday, June 17, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America confirmed the nomination of Priest David Bozeman as Secretary of the Orthodox Church in America, as put forward by His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon.

The appointment was made in accordance with Article VI, Section 2 of the Statute of the Orthodox Church in America. Earlier that same day, the Metropolitan Council endorsed Fr. David’s nomination during a special session. He succeeds Archpriest Alessandro Margheritino, who was recently appointed Chancellor.

Fr. David brings to the position a wealth of pastoral experience and a varied professional background. A magna cum laude graduate of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (M.Div.), he is the founding priest of St. Nektarios Mission in Texas and currently serves as priest-in-charge at St. John of Damascus Orthodox Church in Tyler, TX. In his role as Dean of the Southcentral Deanery of the Diocese of the South, Fr. David has shown strong leadership and administrative skills.

His extensive ministry work, along with previous experience in administration, finance, and communications, equips him to contribute effectively to the operations of the Chancery and the broader mission of the Church.

Fr. David is expected to officially assume the duties of Secretary at the end of the summer.