The Purpose of this Site

* To inform members of all Orthodox Churches in America and Canada, all Romanian Orthodox Christians from around the world, and all Romanians regardless of their Christian denomination, of the origins, nature and scope of allegations concerning the termination of employment of Rev Fr Vasile Susan with St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church in Chicago, IL (as of March 1, 2004), his expel and excommunication from the ROEA and un - Christian and inhumane misconduct at the highest levels of the central church administration by providing news and supporting documentation about the civil court and ecclesiastical court proceedings. The civil courts will establish the malfeasances of the malfeasants only;

* To enable Orthodox Christians and to share information and thoughts on these allegations and the events surrounding this priest and his family’s saga and to see HOW the abuse of power and disregards of the Church and civil laws can have detrimental consequences upon those who are leaders of Churches or not for profit organizations and their Episcopate, Diocese, Archdiocese;

* To encourage Romanian Orthodox Clergymen and all Orthodox Christian Clergymen from all over the world to take action to resolve their cases of termination of Church employment and scandals which threatens the financial and moral integrity of every local parish, or at the highest levels of the central church (Episcopate, Diocese, Archdiocese) as Orthodox Christian entities. It is our understanding that cases where the issues do not involve any religious, canonical or doctrinal matter can be decided on the basis of "neutral principles" of contract and corporate law as set forth by the United States Supreme Court in the case of Jones v. Wolf. Accordingly, there is no constitutional impediment which prevents the courts from ruling on the issues presented by the legal action;

* The Editors do not impose any ban or restriction on those who would like to use those materials posted herewith for any publishing in any Romanian or non - Romanian newspapers, either in Romanian and English language. This is a genuine expression of freedom of expression and information. The materials posted herewith are for public records and are expressing our American liberties;

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The Amended complaint, submitted to the IL Circuit Court of Cook County on May 12, 2006, by Mr John Madden PC, on behalf of his client, Rev Fr Vasile Susan;

a

Constitution and By-Laws of the ROEA - July 1994

b

Acceptance of Rev Fr V. Susan into the
rank of the Clergy of the ROEA - Sept 16, 1989

c

Declaration of Loyalty towards the ROEA signed by Rev Fr V. Susan - Oct 15, 1989

d

Decree of Installation, January 17th, 1993

e

Letter of threats from the ROEA
Archbishop regarding the Document of Loyalty, March 5th 2003

f

Complaint against the ROEA
Archbishop and Request to the ROEA Council to institute proceedings in the Episcopate Court regarding the Disloyalty document, March 13th, 2004

g

Letter regarding the release of Rev Fr V. Susan from the ROEA as of 03/01/04

h

Minutes of the 07/19/92 regarding the remuneration package / employment contract for the new Parish Priest of St Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL

i

Very Reverend Simion Pavel's letter sent to the ROEA Archbishop March 18th, 2003

j

Response of the St Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church Parish Council to the ROEA Archbishop regarding the release of Rev Fr Vasile Susan as of January 27th, 2004

k

Letter requesting a meeting between
the ROEA Archbishop and Rev Fr V. Susan as of January 30th, 2004

l

Petition signed by over 260 members of St Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church Parish in Chicago, IL regarding the release / allegation related to Rev Fr V. Susan as of February 9th, 2004

m

Letter sent by the ROEA Archbishop to St Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church Parish in Chicago, IL, threatening people involved in Rev Fr V. Susan matter as of February 26th 2004

n

Pastoral letter sent by the ROEA Archbishop to the St Mary’s
Romanian Orthodox Church Parish in Chicago, IL , March 7th, 2004

2

The AFFIDAVIT of the ROEA Archbishop sent to his attorney and dated as October 31, 2005, (placed at the end of the DEFENDANTS COMBINED MOTION TO DISMISS, DATED as October 31, 2005.

3

Response from the ROEA Council regarding the Complaint against the ROEA Bishop - 03/22/2003

4

Response from the ROEA Council regarding the Complaint against the ROEA Bishop - 04/12/05

5

Letter regarding the release of Rev Fr Vasile Susan to the OCA Metropolitan - 01/27/04

6

Letter regarding the release of Rev Fr Vasile Susan to the OCA Metropolitan, from Archb. Nathaniel to Archb. Nicolae - 01/22/04

7

Letter regarding clarification of the canonical status of Rev Fr Vasile Susan released from the St. Mary's Chicago Parish sent by Archb. Nicolae to Archb. Nathaniel - 02/05/2004

8

Letter of response from the ROEA Arch. Nathaniel to the letter of Arch. Nicolae dated as of 02/13/2004

9

Letter regarding the request for the acceptance/assignment of Rev Fr Vasile Susan by the OCA Archbishop Job of Chicago - 03/04/2004

10

Letter regarding the permission given by OCA Arch. Job to Rev Fr Vasile Susan to serve in any parish of the archdiocese of the Midwest - 03/08/2004

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Letter regarding the Appeal sent to the OCA in regards to Rev Fr Vasile Susan release by OCA Chancery - 03/29/2004

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Letter of Response from the OCA Arch. Job of Chicago - 04/05/2004

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Phone conference between ROEA Archbishop and St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church in Chicago, IL Council Members Committee - 02/09/2004

14

Letter regarding any help and assignment of Rev. Fr. Vasile Susan from the OCA Metropolitan - 04/15/2004

15

Letter regarding the current status of Rev Fr Vasile Susan sent to the OCA Chancery - 09/30/2004

16

Letter of Response regarding seeking of assignment within the OCA from the OCA Chancery to Rev Fr Vasile Susan - 10/12/2004

17

Letter to clarify the status of some previous letter sent to the OCA Chancery by Rev Fr Vasile Susan - 9/22/2005

18

Letter regarding the discussion of Rev Fr Vasile Susan cause at the next meeting of the Holy Synod of Bishops from the OCA Chancery - 09/22/2005

19

Letter of response from the OCA Chancery/Holy Synod regarding the complaints of Rev Fr Vasile Susan against the ROEA Archbishop - 11/09/2005

20

Response from the ROEA Archbishop to the letter of Rev Fr Vasile Susan dated as of 01/30/04 regarding the meeting between the two of them - 02/03/2004

21

Letter of response from Rev Fr Vasile Susan to the Pastoral letter of the ROEA Archbishop sent to the St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church in Chicago on March 7th, 2004.

22

Letter regarding Rev Fr Vasile Susan as part of the ROEA and questions from V. Rev. Fr. Richard Grabowski - 01/30/2004

23a

Fiduciary duties in a Hierarchical church from ocanews.org by Robert Watcher, 06/04/2007

23b

FIDUCIARY.DUTY.FOR.BISHOPS...BY+JONAH.FEBRUARY.18,2009

24

Letter regarding the structure and understanding of the Hierarchical Church by Rev Fr W. Mills - 05/30/2007

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04/27/05 - Medill News Service: Chicago Romanian Orthodox Priest Claiming Improper Termination by David J. Keating

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About the ROAAC(new R.O.A. in Americas) coming to Chicago. Romanian language, Febraury 2003, Holy Nativity Church, Chicago, IL.

27

Correct understanding of the Hierarchical Church Structure by Very Rev. Fr. Alexander Schmemann.

28

Rev Fr Vasile Susan active member of the ROEA Spiritual Consistory/Tribunal: Appointment letter Aug 18, 1997. Reappointment letter Oct 6, 1999. Termination letter July 23, 2001.

29

Rev. Fr. Vasile Susan and his family members appeal sent to the OCA Holy Synod of Bishops on Sept. 01, 2007

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...Clergy Clasification: Most of the Parish Priests Should Receive W2 Form

31

The Orthodox Church in America Statutes: Actual Format

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POLICIES, STANDARDS, AND PROCEDURES OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA ON SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

33

Agreement Between the OCA and ROEA, December 17, 1970

34

OCA Guidelines for Clergy...PASCHA 1988

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Tax Help for Parish Treasurer

36

IRS 20 Factors and 3 Categories of Control

37

OCA and Russian Patriarchate, Tomos of Autocephaly, April 10,1970

38

Rev. Fr. Vasile Susan, Canonical Letter Release from the Church in Romania, July 4, 1989

39

1994, SOLIA Almanac and ROEA Congress Report...on ROEA and ROAA Clergy Religious Services Concelebration, etc

40

OCA Statute Regarding the OCA National Group Membership(ROEA)

41

ROEA Spiritual Consistory Establishes Procedures, July 26, 1996

42

SCOBA's Discussion on Sexual Misconduct in the Church, October 3-6, 2006, Chicago, IL(Pictured above(left to right) Rev. Fr. Alexey Karlgut, Arch. Nathaniel)

43

October 27, 1999...Letter of Arch. Nathaniel(ROEA) sent to the late Romanian Patriarch(+ Teoctist), Not Made Public to the ROEA Members

44

Civil Courts Take Charge on Matters Regarding Clergy-Bishop Dispute in Case the Church Hierarchy Disrespected-Miscarried the Canonical Provisions. English & Romanian

45

Proof of Death of Rev. Fr. Vasile Susan's Parents

46

Rev. Fr. Vasile Susan clergy status: working priesthood and not under any canonical sanction; assessed by the OCA/ROEA hierarchs

47

Rev. Fr. Vasile Susan concelebrating Holy Liturgy at Holy Trinity Cathedral/OCA, Chicago Il, with His Eminence Arch. + Job, December 25, 2008

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Rev. Fr. Vasile Susan concelebrating Holy Liturgy at Holy Trinity Cathedral/OCA, Chicago Il, with His Eminence Arch. + Job, December 25, 2007

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Rev. Fr. Vasile Susan concelebrating Holy Liturgy at Holy Trinity Cathedral/OCA, Chicago Il, with His Beatitude Metropolitan + Jonah, July 26th,2009.

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights...did the OCA Hierarchy violate them in regards to Rev. Fr. Vasile Susan case?