Locum Tenens is a Latin phrase that literally means “place holder” and is used to describe anyone who temporarily fulfills the role or duties of another. For instance, because Archbishop Nathaniel was elected to temporarily take over the duties of our retired Primate, he is commemorated during our services as the Locum Tenens of the Orthodox Church in America; and will be until such time as a new Metropolitan can be elected. This election process is slated to occur on November 13 at a Special All-American Council, which will be convened at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Parma, OH.
