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†Protohierarch †Jorge Rodriguez-Villa, PhD, D.D. and the Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide warmly welcomes its newest bishop, †Mar Dawad Maryam Elias (Most Rev. Dr. Lowell Greer) of Toledo, Ohio. His Grace Dawad Maryam assumes the Episcopal duties of his worthy predecessor †Mar Martin (Bishop Craig Davis) “Emeritus” as bishop of the …

On November 20, 2010 at the Church Of Saint John-San Bernardino, Chief Consecrator Protohierarch †Jorge Rodriguez-Villa, assisted by five other bishops raised to the Holy Episcopacy the Most Rev. Angel Jimenez for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Most Rev. Carlos Argueta for the Diocese of San Bernardino, California. The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical …

+His Holiness Patrick Mkhize, OSB, Patriarch of the African Orthodox Church of Africa elevates Bishop James (Peter) Bramhan, OSB of the American Province of the African Orthodox Church of Africa to the position of Archbishop-Primate for Africa and America. The elevation of +Archbishop-Primate James (Peter) Bramhan took place during a pastoral visit to the Holy …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joins its sister church in the joyful enthronement of the new Catholicos of the East, His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Paulose II. His Holiness ascends the ancient Apostolic Throne of St. Thomas and Malankara and according to news reports is the eighth Catholicos since the …

In the interest of full religious freedom the Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) supports Salvation Temple Church of Hazel Park, Michigan in its quest for equal religious freedom and treatment. The matter stems from the recent denial by the City of Hazel Park to prevent Salvation Temple Church from locating …

A total of £37,500 donated to three Sussex-based charities. East Grinstead, UK, November 01, 2010 — On Sunday evening, October 17th, the annual Gala Charity Concert was staged at Saint Hill, home of L. Ron Hubbard and headquarters for the Church of Scientology UK. The charities chosen to benefit from this year’s concert were the …

In its ever consistent commitment in defense of human life, welfare and religious freedom, the Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) supports and defends the Russian Orthodox Church in its recent decision to defend the sanctity of human life and advocating the moral principles behind its decision. As reported by Milena …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joyfully supports recent calls for observing a common date for Easter among all Christians. This is of particular interest among the various Orthodox jurisdictions resident in the Middle East, as well as those with a presence in the Northern Hemisphere. Such a shared observance …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) officially extends congratulations to †Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington, DC on his elevation to the office of Cardinal of Washington, DC. The ŒCOCW sends best wishes to †Cardinal-elect Wuerl who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in his previous posts and will to bring much needed …

The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) officially supports the efforts of the Middle East Synod of Bishops in their quest for freedom of religious expression in the many historic Christian areas. For example, the ŒCOCW supports the plea of the Armenian Primate of Syria, Bishop Shahan Sarkissian for the Mutual …

In its October 8, 2010 issue of Heartland, Time Magazine questioned the Vatican’s criticism of the awarding of the Nobel Prize to biologist Robert Edwards for having perfected in vitro fertilization (IVF) over 30 year ago. Considering the great advancement in understanding that has taken place and continues to take place between religion and science, …

Stonehenge, one of the most important loved and visited tourist destinations in the British Isles, acquired a new Patron and Guardianship today… Camelot Castle. Tintagel, Cornwall, October 07, 2010 – The Diamond Jewel of Cornwall, the stunning castle hotel in Tintagel – Camelot Castle – is proud to announce that it acquired today the domain …

The Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) questions the reasonableness of the publicized threat by Bishop Nereo Odchimar of Tandag, the president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines to excommunicate Philippine President Benigno Aquino over contraceptive distribution. The ŒCOCW fully supports the sanctity of life issue which it recognizes as the crux of …

First novel by Anthony Stephens now available on Kindle. Paperback deal follows soon. In these times when religion is being used as a tool by terrorists then we have to ask ourselves what role does religion have in secular societies. Anthony Stephens has used the vehicle of an action thriller to question organized religion and …

On March 26, Seattle will play host to Reverend Carlton Pearson, one of the most articulate, dynamic and controversial spiritual leaders of our time—the heir apparent to a new way of thinking. “The kingdom of heaven has become the kingdom of humans and we have missed the point,” he says. He was branded a heretic …

Tired of the significant fundraising efforts necessary to sustain school and other important community programs year after year, a community enterprise, has taken financial matters into their own hands. Highland Park, IL January 7, 2010 – Schools around the state have re- opened their doors for the New Year. And again the urgency of school …

WorldLink announced today the launch of their new application for the iPhone, “iTalk to God” (http://worldlinkapps.com/apps/italktogod/index.shtml).

The ECOC commends Liberty University for their generous offer of an educational scholarship to Miss California in support of traditional marriage.

Dr. Darrel Ray, author of the God Virus & founder of Recovering Religionists, will explain how one can escape the shackles of religion

Dr. Darrel Ray, author of the God Virus, has created new 12-step program for the formerly religious.

Virginia professor creates new religion and wins contest

Edwin Kagin, the national legal director of American Atheists, Inc., the premier organization laboring for the civil rights of atheists and the separation of government and religion, has stated that a new book, The God Virus by Dr. Darrel Ray, is one of “the most readable and important piece[s] of work” [on the subject of God and religion]. Mr. Kagin wrote that the book is for those “who are not overly burdened with too much formal education in the arcane aspects of theology and philosophy. Mr. Kagin wrote that [The God Virus] should be welcomed by the educated person who wants good factual and logically solid reasons that can be used in discussion, as well as in argument, without calling down the curse of academic boredom and in helping in the building of a personal unified Atheistic view of the world. [The God Virus] is a convenient handbook on how real life Atheists can stay sane while others are freaking out with religious madness….”

At long last the means that will free you from having to listen to others’ interpretations of the Bible. You and you alone will judge what is true and what isn’t. You will be mightily surprised!

The ECOC challenges Obama Administration’s fidelity to protection human life in light of recent embryo funding decision

“Indispensable Tool for the Understanding of the Hidden Meaning 
of Scriptures”,

Michal Deschausses, an American born author, has decoded a ciphertext hidden for over 450 years in the writings of Nostradamus. This is groundbreaking news for scholars who have studied the Nostradamus material, as well as those interested in ancient ciphertext. Not only a scientific and archaeological discovery, this decoded text relates a profound story. The revelation is a non-fiction work, and the book entitled Rise to Consciousness was published in November 2008.

In a week when the E.U. says there is clear evidence of war crimes being committed in the D.R.C., a new website is launched that is dedicated to exposing war criminals. War Crimes TV is spreading awareness of gross violations of human rights. War Crimes Limited (UK) has launched War Crimes TV, a new website …

For Immediate Release PRESS RELEASE The Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church—Canonical (Exarchate of the United States of America and All-Canada) (UAOCC) hereby officially decries the recent atrocities inflicted upon the innocent victims during the Mumbai, India terrorist attack. The UAOCC opposes all actions directed toward the inhumane termination of life at any stage, and specifically against …