On Thursday, July 20, 2017, there was Ecumenical Synod in Caen, France with the participation of His Beatitude The MostReverend Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, MA, MDiv, DMIn, LittD, DD, Patriarch of The Anglocatholic Church with his wife Ülle. There were Byzantine Liturgy and Gallican Liturgy and Vespers, also presentations and discussions.
By the decree of His Beatitude, The Most Reverend Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, MA, MDiv, DMin, LittD; DD, Patriarch of The Anglocatholic Church, Bishop Elect Fr Paul Jacob Boardman, Jr. has been named as a member of The Holy Synod of The Anglocatholic Church effective immediately, July 14, 2017. Currently the members of The Holy Synod are: Patriarch Dr. Heigo Ritsbek; Metropolitan Archbishop Glentis Samuel; Canon David Smith; Bishop Elect Paul Jacob Boardman, Jr.
Patriarch Heigo Ritsbek will participate with his wife on July 20, 20017 in Caen, France at an Ecumenical Synod organized by Bishop Dominique Hershko from Byzantine Church. Representatives from Gallican Church and other churches will be present too. In connection with the Synod Patriarch Heigo and his wife Ülle are guests of Bishop Hershko from July 15 – 22, 2017.
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By the decree of His Beatitude The Most Reverend Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, MA, MDiv, DMin, LittD, DD, The Patriarch of The Anglocatholic Church on July 7, 2017 the official flag of The Anglocatholic Church was confirmed.
By the decree of His Beatitude, The Most Reverend Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, MA, MDiv, DMin, LittD, DD, The Patriarch of The Anglocatholic Church, on June 28, 2017 it was confirmed that The Canon Law of The Anglocatholic Church will be legal and binding for the whole Anglocatholic Church from August 4, 2017. Also The Patriarch confirmed by his decree the Liturgy of the Consecration of Bishops of The Anglocatholic Church (effective immediately – June 28, 2017) and announced, that if the Diocesan Bishops or Metropolitan Archbishops or Archbishops decide so, they may choose an ancient rite for the liturgy under their jurisdiction. Also the Liturgy used by St Basil Cathedral in Toronto, Canada was encouraged to be used in The Anglocatholic Church by the Patriarch, if bishops decide so.
On Sunday, June 4th, 2017, there was Solemn Pentecostal Pontifical Mass at Trinity Cathedral Chapel in Tallinn, Estonia. The Celebrant was the Ordinary, The Most Reverend Dr. Raivo Kodanik, Bishop of The Diocese of Most Blessed Mary the Mother Of God (Estonia).
We ask your prayers for the effective and blessed First Conclave of The College of Bishops of The Anglocatholic Church and The Meeting of The Holy Synod of The Anglocatholic Church on August 4 – 6, 2017 in Seekonk, Massachusetts, United States of America.
By the decree of His Beatitude Patriarch Dr. Heigo Ritsbek of The Anglocatholic Church the membership of The Holy Synod of The Anglocatholic Church is: Patriarch Heigo Ritsbek, Metropolitan Archbishop Glentis G. Samuel and Canon David Smith. The decree is effective immediately – on May 22, 2017.
On Saturday May 20, 2017, His Beatitude Patriarch Dr. Heigo Ritsbek participated with The Reverend Gustav Piir from Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church at the Investiture of The Estonian Grand Priory of The International Knights Order of Saint Michael the Archangel and the Investiture of The Royal Fraternity of Saint Teotonius of Portugal at Tallinn Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Patriarch Ritsbek participated in blessing the new members of the Orders, prayed the Collect Prayer and gave the Benediction at the end of the Solemn Ceremony. During the ceremony, Patriarch Heigo Ritsbek was given the Medal of Merit by His Excellency, Grand Prior of The Royal Brotherhood of Saint Teotonius from Portugal, Ulisses Jose Pauleta Rolim. Patriarch Ritsbek gave the key-note speech at the Gala Banquet that night.
