On April 3, 2016 there was Solemn Opening Mass at former Saint Catherine’s Church sacristy from 1246 – 770 years old room, what is now Chapel for the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity of The Anglocatholic Church in Tallinn, Estonia. The celebrant was His Beatitude Patriarch Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, he was assisted by The Ordinary of The Anglocatholic Church in Estonia – Diocese of The Most Blessed Virgin Mary the Mother of God – Bishop Dr. Raivo Kodanik.
On March 27, 2016 there was in Tallinn Holy Trinity Cathedral Solemn Mass of The GREAT FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, carried thru by The Most Reverend Dr. Raivo Kodanik, D.D., The Ordinary of Estonia, Bishop of The Diocese of The Most Blessed Virgin Mary the Mother of God.
To All Faithful in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!
In our world of uncertainties, doubt and despair it seems very difficult to have hope. Hope that really carries us. Hope on what we can rely on. And this is true, that for many people they do not know what the next day may bring to them.
As Christians – followers of Jesus – we have totally different status. We do not know either what troubles and problems maybe ahead. But we know – we can go through them with Our Saviour and Redeemer! And we know that the last word is not given by this world around us, but by God, who became a man and lived among us, was crucified, but He was raised from dead and sits at the right hand of God the Father! As Jesus was resurrected so we will be too!
I want to conclude with the words of Saint Chrysostom –
Christ is risen, and you are overthrown!
Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen!
Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice!
Christ is risen, and life reigns!
Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in a tomb!
For Christ, being raised from the dead, has become the first-fruits of them that have slept.
To Him be glory and might unto the ages of ages.
Amen.
CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!
++++ Patriarch Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, The Anglocatholic Church
Friday, March 25th there was Good Friday Liturgy at Tallinn Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in participation of Patriarch Dr. Heigo Ritsbek and Bishop Dr. Raivo Kodanik. Patriarch Dr. Ritsbek gave at the Liturgy to Bishop Dr. Raivo Kodanik the Certificate of the Bishop of The Anglocatholic Church.
On Sunday, March 20, 2016, there was PALM SUNDAY SOLEMN MASS at Tallinn Holy Trinity Cathedral. Celebrant was The Most Reverend Dr. Raivo Kodanik, DD.
The highest body at The Anglocatholic Church is The Patriarch’s Council, with current membership: His Beatitude Patriarch Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, His Eminence Metropolitan Archbishop Dr. David Crabtree, and His Excellency Bishop Dr. Raivo Kodanik will meet first time in Tallinn, capital city of Estonia, August 5-7, 2016.
On March 11, 2016 Estonian Goverment has legally approved the papers of The Anglocatholic Church. Now we are legally acting as a communion of churches worldwide. Our worldwide center is in Tallinn, Estonia. This is the See of the Patriarch. Also we act here as The Patriarchate of Tallinn, under the leadership of His Beatitude Patriarch Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, MA, MDiv, DMin, LittD, DD.
After some preparations the Chapel in old city of Tallinn, the former sacristy of Church of Saint Catherine, will become the chapel for the Holy Trinity Cathedral of The Anglocatholic Church in Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia. It makes this holy place very special, as the sacristy and the former church (not survived the Reformation times) is from 1246. So it will be a great honor for us to have our home in the chapel which is 770 years old (!!).
The highest body at The Anglocatholic Church is The Patriarch’s Council, with current membership: His Beautitude Patriarch Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, His Eminence Metropolitan Archbishop Dr. David Crabtree, and His Excellency Bishop Dr. Raivo Kodanik.
