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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 …

In the 1930s and 40s prior to founding the Scientology religion, author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard wrote for magazines of the day. One of his stories will be performed theatrically at the Nashville Church of Scientology this March.   Back before flatscreens, IMAX 3D and even Technicolor, when movies were black and white and …

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 …

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 …

In the midst of the protests and arrests concerning the historic and controversial “Occupy Wall Street Movement” that has swept only across the country, some have jokingly asked “What would Jesus do?” In more serious dialogue, there have been questions as to the position of the Church on such matters. Churches have answered the call, …

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 …

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 …

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 tragic events that occurred in 1974, when Turkey invaded Cyprus, exacerbated pillaging and destruction of the island’s cultural heritage that continues to this day, Minister of Communications and Works, Efthymios Flourentzos, has stated. Addressing an International Workshop on «Protecting the Cultural Heritage of Cyprus: Joining Efforts in Preventing the Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Heritage», …

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 …

Last year’s event drew canines, felines, reptiles, rodents – and even a few stuffed animals – for a special blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi Eagan, MN – October 04, 2011 — St. Thomas Becket Catholic Church in Eagan will hold its second annual "Blessing of the Beasts" on Sunday, Oct. 2 at …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide sadly announces the death of its Protohierarch +Archbishop Jorge Rodriguez-Villa.  His Eminence +JORGE reposed in the Lord on the late evening of September 6, 2011 at a hospital in the Los Angeles, California area.  It was reported by his brother Orlando Rodriguez of New York …

The Ministry of Communications and Works, Department of Antiquities, announces the launching of the project entitled “Eumathios Philokales: Promotion of Selected Middle Byzantine Monuments of Crete and Cyprus, using innovative methods”. The project was approved within the framework of the thematic priority related to the environment and risk prevention of the Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Greece-Cyprus, …

DALLAS, TX (your-story.org) July 28, 2011 – None Left Behind Corp.,  a company dedicated to revealing the meaning of obscure and often overlooked scriptures,  announces the release of its ebook, “The Writings Of Yahshua Revealed.”  The new ebook was written to provide new information on basic Bible teachings that may be incorrect that apply to …

The universal Christian faithful along with the Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joins the family of faith and family of nations in celebrating the wonderful God given gift of freedom that includes religious and national self expression. The ŒCOCW sees the birth of the new nation currently known as the …

The Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) takes exception to the recent passage of Same Sex Marriage Bill recently by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The Holy Synod of the ŒCOCW stands with New York’s Catholic Bishops in denouncing this recent intrusion and desecration of the Sacred Mystery (Sacrament) of Holy Matrimony. Additionally, the ŒCOCW places significant …

The Senior Apostle and faithful members of the Church of Twelve Tribes Apostolic Kingdom (TTAK) voice their feelings concerning the Anglican Church being set to approve controversial guidelines allowing openly homosexual clergy to become Bishops. In a paper published on Monday, June 20th, the Anglican Church will seek to move in line with Britain’s Equality Act …

The members of the Church of Twelve Tribes Apostolic Kingdom (TTAK) extends their full support to a coalition of Jews and Muslims who filed suit Wednesday, June 22, to block a November voter referendum seeking to ban male circumcision in San Francisco. Circumcision is a ritual obligation for infant Jewish boys, and a common rite among Muslims, …

It is official: the Empire State now allows Same-Sex marriage. New York will become the sixth and most populous U.S. state to allow gay marriage. State senators voted 33-29 on Friday evening to approve marriage equality legislation and Governor Cuomo, a Democrat who had introduced the measure, signed it into law. As the gay and …