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IN COMMUNION
All Blessings in Christ,
Thanks for your inquiry about being in Communion with the Holy Byzantine Catholic
Orthodox Church.
This are some answers to frequently asked questions about entering in communion with
the Holy Church.
Also, carefully read our Church Canons, Tenets, Liturical Rites and About us in
this website.
If you have any specific questions we will answer them via direct mail or email.
1) What is the process for entering into communion?
The first step is to read about us on our websites, ask questions, and then if you would
like to be considered entering into communion, download and complete the application.
Communion is open only to:
A) Lectors and Acolytes in Minor Orders and Deacon,
(18 years or older and open to females also)
B) Priests (1) and Bishops (2) ordained in the Catholic Orthodox tradition by a church
with valid lines of Apostolic Succession.
While our Patriarchal Council makes the final determination on each applicant, generally
speaking we welcome clerics from most mainline (Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Anglican,
Episcopal, Lutheran and independent Catholic (too numerable to list).
Obviously, conformity to reception of the sacraments of Baptism and Ordination
administered in the traditional Catholic Faith manner, and faith compatibility to our
Statements of Beliefs are significant criteria for acceptance into Communion.
1. Married or un-married males.
2. Celibate ( married with ekonomia from the Patriarchal Council with the
understanding that all future bishops consecrated will be celibate).
The application which you may download or request to forward to you upon request
should be thoroughly and thoughtfully completed. That application and the requested
documentation will need to be submitted before communion decision is made. It is
acceptable to send the application first and then supply the documentation as it is
gathered.
2) Are there expenses involved in being in Communion in your church?
No fee or charge is ever paid for entering into Communion! There are, however, some
expenses that are passed on to the applicant.
This is the current total list:
A. There is an application fee of $150.00. That covers printing, mailing, background
check, and follow-up telephone conversations. It is non-refundable.
B. As part of the application process, the (Primus) applicant is required to visit in person
with our Presiding Primus. Travel expenses related to that visit are the responsibility of
the applicant.
C. It is requires that all clerics in Communion attend and participate every year in our
Church Synod/Retreat wherever it is held. The travel costs and registration fee are the
annual responsibility of the cleric.
3. How long does it take to be enter in Communion?
The applicant is led through the process in an individualized and personal manner.
When the application process is complete, the Primus of The Holy Byzantine Catholic
Orthodox Church presents the application with his recommendation to the Holy Synod
who then send their recommendation to Patriarchal Council. So, the “how long?” time-
line varies.
I hope this information helps you as you look at the possibility of entering in Communion
with The Holy Byzantine Catholic Orthodox Church. I want to be totally upfront with you
as you look at us and I promise I will be. If you would like to move on to the next step,
please download Communion Application
If you have any questions or would just like to talk with me to see if we can be partners
in the ministry of the Lord contact me at the following: byzanpater1@aol.com.
Peace and blessings,
Rev. Jim
All Blessings in Christ,
Thanks for your inquiry about being in Communion with the Holy Byzantine Catholic
Orthodox Church.
This are some answers to frequently asked questions about entering in communion with
the Holy Church.
Also, carefully read our Church Canons, Tenets, Liturical Rites and About us in
this website.
If you have any specific questions we will answer them via direct mail or email.
1) What is the process for entering into communion?
The first step is to read about us on our websites, ask questions, and then if you would
like to be considered entering into communion, download and complete the application.
Communion is open only to:
A) Lectors and Acolytes in Minor Orders and Deacon,
(18 years or older and open to females also)
B) Priests (1) and Bishops (2) ordained in the Catholic Orthodox tradition by a church
with valid lines of Apostolic Succession.
While our Patriarchal Council makes the final determination on each applicant, generally
speaking we welcome clerics from most mainline (Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Anglican,
Episcopal, Lutheran and independent Catholic (too numerable to list).
Obviously, conformity to reception of the sacraments of Baptism and Ordination
administered in the traditional Catholic Faith manner, and faith compatibility to our
Statements of Beliefs are significant criteria for acceptance into Communion.
1. Married or un-married males.
2. Celibate ( married with ekonomia from the Patriarchal Council with the
understanding that all future bishops consecrated will be celibate).
The application which you may download or request to forward to you upon request
should be thoroughly and thoughtfully completed. That application and the requested
documentation will need to be submitted before communion decision is made. It is
acceptable to send the application first and then supply the documentation as it is
gathered.
2) Are there expenses involved in being in Communion in your church?
No fee or charge is ever paid for entering into Communion! There are, however, some
expenses that are passed on to the applicant.
This is the current total list:
A. There is an application fee of $150.00. That covers printing, mailing, background
check, and follow-up telephone conversations. It is non-refundable.
B. As part of the application process, the (Primus) applicant is required to visit in person
with our Presiding Primus. Travel expenses related to that visit are the responsibility of
the applicant.
C. It is requires that all clerics in Communion attend and participate every year in our
Church Synod/Retreat wherever it is held. The travel costs and registration fee are the
annual responsibility of the cleric.
3. How long does it take to be enter in Communion?
The applicant is led through the process in an individualized and personal manner.
When the application process is complete, the Primus of The Holy Byzantine Catholic
Orthodox Church presents the application with his recommendation to the Holy Synod
who then send their recommendation to Patriarchal Council. So, the “how long?” time-
line varies.
I hope this information helps you as you look at the possibility of entering in Communion
with The Holy Byzantine Catholic Orthodox Church. I want to be totally upfront with you
as you look at us and I promise I will be. If you would like to move on to the next step,
please download Communion Application
If you have any questions or would just like to talk with me to see if we can be partners
in the ministry of the Lord contact me at the following: byzanpater1@aol.com.
Peace and blessings,
Rev. Jim
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