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Sacramento, California:  May 22, 2012 The Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joins the Orthodox community of faith in mourning the passing of a renown spiritual leader in the person of His Eminence, +Metropolitan Constantine, Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the USA. As Protohierarch of the ŒCOCW, +Metropolitan Scholarios-Gennadius III, OSB expresses the …

  A church anniversary signifies a spiritual renewal or uplifting. This was particularly evident at the Church of Scientology’s 3rd annual celebration in its Fall School Building on 8th Avenue South this April.   An anniversary celebrations calls for a look back on past years, to be able to look toward the future with clarity.  …

How does one contribute to his faith? Some take up the calling to be a minister, imam, rabbi or priest while others might take time to volunteer or give weekly donations. There’s a certain class of people who have taken up a unique calling: communication.   The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) is an interfaith organization …

Washington, DC:  April 11, 2012 +Metropolitan Scholarios-Gennadius III, OSB; Protohierarch of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide and the Rev. Father Tesfom Abrhale representing the Eritrean Orthodox Tewhado Church met with Tiffany Lynch, Senior Policy Analyst of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom in Washington, DC. +Metropolitan Scholarios-Gennadius III, OSB and Rev. Father …

The Religion Communicators Council hold monthly programs to increase PR and communications skills. This month, Nashville’s chapter heard from an PR man with over 20 years of experience.   Meeting at the United Methodist Communications building on 12th Avenue South, the Nashville chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) discovered how to branch out and …

  The Nashville Religion Communicators Council is ready to learn from 20 year PR and marketing veteran Peter Woolfolk at their March meeting.   The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) was formed in the 1920s to promote “excellence in the communication of religious faith and values in the public arena and encourage understanding among religious and …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide joins the universal Orthodox and Christian faithful in mourning the irreplaceable loss of a great spiritual leader in the person of His Holiness, Pope Shenouda III who reposed today in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His Holiness will be remembered as a model of …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) following a series of meetings with loyal clergy of the Eritrean Orthodox Church in Diaspora has officially committed itself to join forces to advocate for the release of His Holiness Patriarch Antonios who has been unlawfully detained for approximately seven years without just cause …

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 Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council recently met and heard from Ben Vos about how to get involved in the social media scene.   Meeting at the United Methodist Office building on Grand Avenue in Nashville, the local chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) discovered how to use social media more …

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 …

The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) is a group of religious professionals who meet monthly to discuss topics of interest.  Recently the Nashville chapter heard from the religion editor of the Tennessean.     Gathering for a luncheon two weeks before Christmas, the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) listened as Bob Smietana gave them tips to garner …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

  Religion and Facebook—like, comment, share.  When churches send text messages with Bible quotes to their parishioners, and synagogues set up Twitter accounts, it’s clear the 21st century has arrived.   Recently, the Nashville Religion Communicators Council (RCC) entered the Facebook social scene to find a number of people interested in their cause.  “It was …

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 …

  As America mourned 9/11, religious organizations promoted tolerance and peace.   At the September meeting of the Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC), members discussed ethics, justice and morals and how these apply to communicating about religion.  The RCC publishes its own Code of Ethics, which fosters religious tolerance by providing a …

Archbishop of Cyprus Chrysostomos II has indicted Turkey for the destruction of holy sites in the northern Turkish occupied areas of the island, calling on the Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Georgia, Elias, to assist in any way possible and to exert pressure on the matter in the international arena. The Archbishop, who paid …

The Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus announces the return of the frescoes of the St. Themonianos (Euphimianos) Church at Lysi, situated within the Turkish occupied areas of Cyprus. The frescoes will be returned by the Menil Foundation in Houston, Texas, USA, in accordance with the terms of the relevant loan agreement, between the Holy Archbishopric …

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 …

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 …

September 6, 2011 Contact Shannon Rose, Eclectic Media Productions (347)92-STARS or (347) 927-8277, Email: info@mediaproductions.tv Award Winning Author Carol Swain Discusses Declining Values and Morals in America in New Book (Nashville, TN) – Amidst the decline in moral, social policies and culture in America, award winning Author and Professor at Vanderbilt University, Carol Swain released …