The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA (UOC of USA) is a jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (Greek Orthodox Patriarchate) in the United States. It consists of three eparchies (dioceses), ruled by two diocesan bishops, including about 85 active parishes and missions. The Church's current locum tenens is Archbishop Antony. The Church's head offices and Consistory are based in South Bound Brook, New Jersey.
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