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Patriarch Ritsbek Will Be on Sabbatical from July 15, 2019

From July 15, 2019, His Beatitude, The Most Reverend Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, MA, MDiv, DMin, LittD, DD, Patriarch of The Anglocatholic Church, will be on sabbatical for one year. During this time all rights, obligations and tasks will be upon … Continue reading

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Holy Synod Membership of The Anglocatholic Church

By the decree of His Beatitude, The Most Reverend Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, MA, MDiv, DMin, LittD, DD, Patriarch of The Anglocatholic Church, from July 3, 2019 the Membership of The Holy Synod of The Anglocatholic Church consists of 4 members: … Continue reading

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Sermon by His Eminence Dr. David Smith, DD on Holy Synod

Homily The Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul 29 June, 2019 In Nomine. Today, celebrating the teachings, witness and heavenly birthday of the foundational apostles Peter and Paul, the church calls her children, urging them t o ‘ … Continue reading

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Revised Canon Law Confirmed by The Holy Synod

On July 1st, 2019, by the decree of His Beatitude, The Most Reverend Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, MA, MDiv, DMin, LittD, DD, Patriarch of The Anglocatholic Church, The Revised Code of the Canon Law of The Anglocatholic Church (2019) is officially … Continue reading

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Final Day of the Convocation of the Holy Synod

On Sunday, June 30, 2019, there was the final day of the Convocation of The Holy Synod of The Anglocatholic Church in Toronto, Canada. The business of the Holy Synod was finished and the Final Solemn Mass was celebrated. The … Continue reading

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Third Day of the Convocation of The Holy Synod

On Saturday, June 29, 2019, after break fast we celebrated The Solemn Mass of the Feast of Saint Peter and Paul. The celebrant and the preacher was His Eminence, The Most Reverend Dr. David Smith, DD, Patriarch Coadjutor of The … Continue reading

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Second Day of the Convocation of the Holy Synod

Two participants: His Eminence Primate Dr. Raphael Marie Villiere (France) and His Eminence Primate Dr. Ian Charles Adrian (Australia) at the CoffeeBreak of the Convocation. Then there was Solemn Mass, celebrated by His Eminence, The Most Reverend Dr. David Smith, … Continue reading

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Holy Synod Members after the First Solemn Mass

From left to right: Patriarch Coadjutor Dr. David Smith, Patriarch Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, Primate Dr. Raphael Marie Villiere, Primate Ian Charles Adrian. After several hours of business sessions at the first day, the day ended with a concert – great … Continue reading

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Convocation of The Holy Synod Began

On June 27, 2019, The Convocation of The Holy Synod of The Anglocatholic Church began in Toronto. It began in a very Christian way – by eating. We had the breakfast at the cloister. After breakfast we had our First … Continue reading

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Chapel of John Divine at the Cloister

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