| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - Three basic models can be discerned. (1) In the OCA ??? an autocephalous church whether universally recognized or not ??? both the diocesan bishops and the primate are elected and consecrated locally, on this continent, with no necessary involvement of a mother church abroad. (2) In the AOCA ??? ???self-ruled,??? whatever that may mean at this point ??? the diocesan bishops are nominated and elect
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