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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 …

  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 …

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 …

Holy Events, a promotional service for churches and faith-based organizations, announced that it reached its milestone of expanding across the country. This expansion will help more people of all faiths hear and spread the news about church events, Christian concerts, and other faith-based activities.  “Holy Events provides tools that people of all faiths can use …

  As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 draws near, an interfaith organization is reaching out. The Religion Communicators Council board of governors has issued a resolution asking for civility, accuracy and tolerance in the 9/11 reporting and discussions.   The Council urged journalists and bloggers to pursue accuracy, respect and understanding of people of all faiths and faith …

The head of Cyprus`s Orthodox Church, Archbishop Chrysostomos II, departs on Sunday for Jordan to meet with the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II. According to a press release, the meeting will take place on Monday, August 22, at the invitation of the King. The Archbishop of Cyprus will be accompanied by …

The Nashville Religion Communicators Council held their July meeting in the Wisdom House at Scarritt Bennett Center, where they heard from Interfaith Dialogian Chance Dillon on the perils and perks of interfaith communication. Chance Dillon, who was raised in a fundamental Christian environment, says his calling to the world of interfaith work was shaped by …

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 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 …