Bishop Gerasim Enthroned as Bishop of Dallas and the Diocese of the South

DALLAS, TX: Well over 800 clergy and faithful gathered at St. Seraphim of Sarov Cathedral in Dallas on November 13th and 14th, 2026, for the enthronement of His Grace, Bishop Gerasim, as Bishop of Dallas and the South.

His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, presided, joined by Archbishop Michael, Bishop Nikodhim, Bishop Benedict, Bishop Vasily, Bishop Andrei, and Archpriest Theophan Warren, rector of the Cathedral, welcomed visiting clergy, deacons, subdeacons, and servers from across the Diocese.

The weekend began Friday evening with Great Vespers at 5:00 PM, served by Archpriest David Wooten, Dean of the South-central Deanery directing an all male choir. The Cathedral was filled to capacity and the service was reverent and prayerful. A reception followed at 6:00 PM, with the bishops and clergy gathering for dinner later that evening.

On Saturday morning, the clergy gathered at 8:30 AM for the Prayers before Communion and the Hours while the bishops vested in the Bishop’s residence next door. At 9:00 AM, the clergy greeted His Beatitude in the Cathedral. The Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and Enthronement began at 9:30 AM, with the bishops and clergy serving in gold vestments.…