ŒCUMENICAL CANONICAL ORTHODOX CHURCH©/ OLD CATHOLIC ORTHODOX CHURCH© Worldwide Headquarters Sacramento, California United States of America Notice of Ecclesiastical Release By the unanimous consent of the Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide I, †SCHOLARIOS-GENNADIUS III, OSB Protohierarch-Metropolitan of the Holy Church of Jesus Christ By the power invested in my Apostolic Office …

Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide Official Declaration of the ŒCOCW Office of Morals, Doctrine and Spirituality January 30, 2012 The Concerned Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican Bishops Coalition Dear Brothers in Christ: It is with mixed anguish and heartfelt affection that we, The Concerned Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican Bishops Coalition, have convened an ad hoc coalition …

January 30, 2012 It has come to the attention of the Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) that the canonically chosen, consecrated and enthroned patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewhado Church, His Holiness Abune Antonios has been shamefully subjected to religious persecution by the Eritrean government. The Holy Synod of the …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joins the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in opposing the Obama administration’s decision to force all health care providers irrespective of religious beliefs to provide mandatory abortions. Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan, President of the U.S. Bishops’ Conference described the Obama administration’s position on this …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joins the faithful of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church in demanding religious freedom for its exiled Patriarch. According to a report by George Alexander, Secretary of the Orthodoxy Cognate Media Network, a significant portion of the Christian population in Eritrea are being severely persecuted …

His Beatitude & Eminence Trevor Greene, Senior Apostle & Patriarch of The Holy Church of Twelve Tribes Apostolic Kingdom (TTAK) extends his congratulations to Roman Catholic Archbishop Timothy Dolan upon hearing of his designation to the office of Cardinal. Apostle Greene, himself a native New Yorker, stated “It is always a joy to hear of …

Millions of “Old Calendarist Orthodox Christians” around the world celebrated Christmas on January 7th, based upon the an ancient rejection of the Gregorian Calendar. The Holy Church of Twelve Tribes Apostolic Kingdom (TTAK), though they themselves celebrate Christmas on December 25th, is reaching out to the various Christian communities celebrating the holiday in January. His …

Staff and parishioners of the Nashville Church of Scientology kicked off the New Year by launching a campaign for happy living.   The Church’s campaign is centered around The Way to Happiness, a book by L. Ron Hubbard which is comprised of 21 precepts, each one predicated on the fact that one’s survival depends on …

December 26, 2011 The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) with deepest sympathy and outrage condemns the criminal bombing of churches in Nigeria on a most holy day. The entire church communities of the ŒCOCW are outraged at the senseless and inhuman attack on Nigerian Christian communities on the day of …

Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos received Thursday a warm welcome from the Holy Synod and clergy of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus as well as people, who had gathered at the Archbishopric here today. Ieronymos arrived on Wednesday in Cyprus on an official visit, at the invitation of Archbishop of Cyprus Chrysostomos. Present …

Cyprus Archbishop Chrysostomos II and Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yona Metzger, have affirmed their commitment to advancing the excellent relations between Cyprus and Israel and pledged to work together to promote peace and reconciliation among all peoples. They also called on all religious leaders as well as all men and women of goodwill to …

CLEARWATER: On Friday the 2nd of December at 6:30pm, Clearwater’s 19th Annual Winter Wonderland will open in downtown Clearwater, Florida on the corner of Drew Street and Fort Harrison Avenue. Produced annually by the Clearwater Community Volunteers of the Church of Scientology, this event is run by volunteers and funded through donations raised throughout the …

28th Nov 2011 800 principals gather to listen to the Spiritual Guru Delhi, November 28, 2011: Grooming the young minds is not an easy task – but it was made simple for 800 principals by The Art of Living Founder, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in the capital on Monday. The seminar titled ‘Educators Meet’ saw …

Scott Rajavuori has always had a heart for the youth at his church. After years of doing junior high ministry he has felt led to a new program that works with kids who are going through “stuff”. Savage, MN, November 28, 2011 – Scott Rajavuori has always had a heart for the youth at his church. After …

The Holy Synod of the ŒCOCW strongly admonishes the leadership of Penn State University regarding the highly publicized child sex abuse scandal.  Of particular concern is the length of time a consciously constructed cloud of silence was maintained by university personnel in the misplaced interest of protecting the image of the university as opposed to …

His Beatitude & Eminence Trevor T. Greene, the Presiding Senior Apostle, Patriarch, and International Bishop of The Church of Twelve Tribes Apostolic Kingdom (T.T.A.K.) and The Most Reverend Dr. George A. Booty, Patriarch, Presiding World Provincial and Metropolitan Archbishop of The World Communion of Christian Celtic Convergence Churches (W.C.C.C.C.) have joyfully completed the agreement to …

  The Church of Twelve Tribes Apostolic Kingdom (TTAK) and the World Communion of Christian Celtic Convergence Churches (WCCCC) officially reached an agreement of Inter-Communion on November 7th, 2011. Dialogue between His Beatitude & Eminence Trevor Greene, the TTAK Senior Apostle and His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. George Booty the Presiding Archbishop of the WCCCC …

    The Church of Twelve Tribes Apostolic Kingdom (TTAK) and the World Communion of Christian Celtic Convergence Churches (WCCC) officially reached an agreement of Inter-Communion on Monday, November 7th. Dialogue between His Beatitude & Eminence Trevor Greene, the TTAK Senior Apostle and His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. George Booty the Presiding Archbishop of the …

The ŒCOCW strongly supports the decision of the Melkite Church of America to ordain a married clergy.  This decision sends a clear message to the worldwide faith community that the Church is listening to the needs of its members in a clear and direct dialogue to ensure the future of the church.  Additionally, this development …

The International Sufi Festival 2011 was successfully inaugurated on the 21st Oct 2011 by our Honourable Tourism Minister, Government of India, Mr Subodh Kant Sahai with the presence of the people of all faiths and religions at Rajhans Vatika, Ajmer.  This festival was organized to raise awareness that each religion teaches the same, that is …

Os Hillman, a pioneer and forerunner in the modern marketplace reformation movement and author of 12 books, set to keynote Economic Summit in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Nov. 10-13, 2011. Grande Prairie, AB – November 8, 2011 – One of the featured speakers at KEYS Canada will be Os Hillman, president and founder of Marketplace Leaders, …

November 3, 2011 The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) extends heartfelt brotherly congratulations to His Grace +Bishop Savas on his election as Metropolitan of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The ŒCOCW is excited that a native Orthodox American has been chosen to lead the Church in this current time period when Orthodoxy is …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) calls all Christians and religious bodies to join it in opposing the planned November 3, 2011 Senate Judiciary Committee vote to repeal the widely supported U.S. Defense of Marriage Act. This action by elected American officials is in direct opposition to the majority of …

Marketplace leaders from around the world converge November 10-13, 2011, in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada for the Annual Kingdom Economic Yearly Summit (KEYS). Grande Prairie, Alberta – October, 28, 2011, Christian business and financial leaders from Canada, the U.S., and other nations will attend the K.E.Y.S. Canada marketplace summit Nov. 10-13, 2011 in Grande Prairie, …

October 23, 2011 The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) and its daughter the Old Catholic Orthodox Church at its recently held annual Holy Synod unanimously elected His Eminence Catholicos +GREGORY Timotheos, OSB of Toronto, Canada as its new Protosyncellus. Protosyncellus +GREGORY replaces His Eminence +SCHOLARIOS in this most important office …

October 23, 2011 The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) and its daughter the Old Catholic Orthodox Church during its recent annual Holy Synod elected with unanimous consent its present Protosyncellus +Catholicos Scholarios-Gennadius III, OSB as its new Protohierarch.  +SCHOLARIOS succeeds the much beloved former Protohierarch +JORGE Rodriguez-Villa of blessed memory …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) and its affiliate the Old Catholic Orthodox Church expresses great joy on the election and Enthronement of His Holiness, +Patriarch Nicolas of the Eglise Orthodoxe Autonome d'Europe. The Holy Synod of the ŒCOCW and the Old Catholic Orthodox Church express both joy and fidelity …

September 22, 2011 Contact: Shannon Rose, Eclectic Media Productions (347) 92-STARS or (347) 927-8277, Email: info@mediaproductions.tv Dr. Carol M. Swain's New Book Examines America's Religious Foundation and Calls Christians to Political Action SALEM, Va. – Dr. Carol M. Swain, a Roanoke College graduate and well-known author and professor, offers a conservative perspective on America's political …

DECREE OF AUTHORITY OF THE ŒCUMENICAL CANONICAL ORTHODOX CHURCH WORLDWIDE IN THE MATTER OF THE OLD CATHOLIC ORTHODOX CHURCH, ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES, APOSTOLIC TERRITORIES AND MISSIONS WORLDWIDE, AND THE UKRAINIAN RITE OF THE UNITED STATES AND ALL- CANADA Now, let it be known to all who interest themselves in these matters that:   By …

September 16, 2011 Contact Shannon Rose, Eclectic Media Productions (347)92-STARS or (347) 927-8277, Email: info@mediaproductions.tv Political Expert Carol Swain Discusses Religion in America with Media (Nashville, TN) – Politics, Race and Immigration Expert Carol Swain was recently featured on the Thom Hartmann show discussing a sensitive subject among Americans today; that being Islamophobia.   You …