Benjamin Peterson (bishop)
Benjamin The Most Reverend | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of the West | |
Archbishop Benjamin in 2012 | |
| Archdiocese | Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the West |
| See | Los Angeles |
| Elected | March, 2007 |
| Installed | October 2, 2007 |
| Predecessor | Tikhon Fitzgerald |
| Successor | Vasily Permiakov |
| Previous post | Bishop of Berkeley (2004-2007) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | November 15, 1987 (diaconate) July 19, 1997 (priesthood) |
| Consecration | May 1, 2004 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vincent Peterson June 1, 1954 |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Eastern Orthodox |
| Alma mater | Saint Vladimir's Seminary |
Benjamin Peterson (born Vincent Peterson (born June 1, 1954)) is retired Archbishop of the Orthodox Church in America. During 2007-2025, he served as ruling hierarch of Diocese of the West.