Orthodox Church in America Archdiocese of Washington
Diocese of Washington | |
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St. Nicholas Cathedral, the seat of the diocese | |
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| Country | United States |
| Territory | Washington, D.C., southern Delaware, Maryland and Virginia |
| Metropolitan | Tikhon (Mollard) |
| Denomination | Eastern Orthodox |
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| Parent church | Orthodox Church in America |
| Archbishop | Tikhon (Mollard) |
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The Archdiocese of Washington is a diocese of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). Its territory includes parishes, monasteries, and missions located in Washington, D.C., southern Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. From 2005 to July 1, 2009, it was known as the Diocese of Washington and New York, until the Diocese of New York and New Jersey was reestablished as a separate diocese.
The archbishop of Washington is Metropolitan Tikhon (Mollard), who is also the OCA's ruling primate.