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 Anglocatholic Church. After the Mass all three Primates in a special Ceremony received their Palliums from the Patriarch. Then we had our regular business sessions. Here some photos of the Mass here and of our fellowship.
Two participants: His Eminence Primate Dr. Raphael Marie Villiere (France)
and His Eminence Primate Dr. Ian Charles Adrian (Australia) at the Coffee
Break of the Convocation.
Then there was Solemn Mass, celebrated by His Eminence, The Most Reverend Dr. David Smith, DD, Patriarch Coadjutor of The Anglocatholic Church and sermon was given by His Eminence, The Most Reverend Dr. Ian Charles Adrian, Primate of
Australia and All Oceania of The Anglocatholic Church.
They day ended with very excellent study of the REVISED CODE OF CANONICAL LAW OF THE ANGLOCATHOLIC CHURCH. After hours of hard work, in the evening the Revised Canon Law was ready. Soon it will appear on the website of the Anglocatholic Church. Also other issues were discussed: theological education, intercommunion with other churches, joint liturgy as template for our churches, at the same time giving every diocese to choose their own rite etc.
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 singer Denise Williams with super concertmaster Dr. David Smith!
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 Solemn Mass celebrated by His Eminence, The Most Reverend Dr. David Smith, DD, Patriarch Coadjutor of The Anglocatholic Church. Holimily was given by His Beatitude, The Most Reverend Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, MA, MDiv, DMind, LittD, DD, Patriarch of The Anglocatholic Church. The Mass was videotaped by EWR.
On June 25, 2019, His Beatitude, The Most Reverend Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, MA, MDiv, DMin, LittD, DD, Patriarch of The Anglocatholic Church, arrived in Toronto, Canada and is staying at the Guest House of The Sisterhood of Saint Divine Convent.
From June 27 to June 30, 2019 there will be The Convocation of The Holy Synod of The Anglocatholic Church at the Convent of the Sisterhood of Saint John the Divine in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Your prayers needed for this gathering!
A photo of Pentecostal Celebrations in Gabon with His Excellency, The Most Reverend Jean Nicolas Ngijoe, Ordinary of Diocese of Child Jesus of The Anglocatholic Church. Next to him are standing The Reverend Father Innocent Ikapy and The Reverend Father Jimmy Minang.
The Anglocatholic Church ministers in 26 countries in 129 parishes with 25 bishops, 206 priests, and 241 deacons – clergy total 472. Total membership is 21,482.
We ask your prayers for The Convocation of The Holy Synod of The Anglocatholic Church in Toronto, Canada June 27 – 30, 2019.
