Welcome

Anglican Orthodox Church (AOC)

We are the Anglican Orthodox Church ecclesiastical body of The Episcopal diocese international, intercommunion with the Anglican Catholic organization of the Americans Territory’s, California.

Guided by the Holy Scriptures and the historic Christian faith, we seek to build Christ-centred communities through worship, discipleship, pastoral care, evangelism, and missionary outreach.

"Proclaiming Christ • Preserving the Apostolic Faith • Serving the World."

Our Identity

Anglican Orthodox church is an ecclesiastical body of Episcopal Diocese International,devoted to the historic Christian faith.

Our ministry is rooted in:

The Holy Scriptures

Apostolic Tradition

Historic Episcopate

Sacramental Worship

Mission and Evangelism

Christian Unity

We strive to glorify God through faithful ministry, biblical teaching, compassionate service, and spiritual leadership.

Our Faith

We believe:

The Holy Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God.

There is one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ is the only Saviour and Lord.

Salvation is by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

The Church is the Body of Christ.

The Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed faithfully summarize the Christian faith.

The Church continues the Apostolic ministry through the historic episcopate.

Christ will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead.

Our Mission

Our mission is :

To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

To establish and strengthen Christian congregations.

To preserve Apostolic doctrine and worship.

To administer the Holy Sacraments faithfully.

To prepare clergy and lay leaders for Christian ministry.

To serve society through education, compassion, and humanitarian outreach.

To promote peace, justice, and reconciliation among all people.

Our Vision

To be a faithful Anglican Orthodox Church that glorifies God by making disciples, nurturing holy communities, equipping servant leaders, and extending Christ's Kingdom throughout the world.

Biblical Truth

Our Core Values

Apostolic Faith

Holiness

Compassion

Integrity

Servant Leadership

Unity in Christ

Excellence in Ministry

Sacramental Life

The Church faithfully celebrates the sacred ministries of:

Holy Baptism

Holy Eucharist

Confirmation

Holy Matrimony

Ordination

Reconciliation

Ministry to the Sick

Worship

Our liturgical life includes :

Holy Eucharist

Daily Prayer

Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Feast Day Celebrations

Ordinations

Confirmations

Special Liturgical Services

Our worship reflects the beauty and reverence of the historic Anglican Orthodox tradition.

The Diocese serves through :

Parish Ministry

Evangelism and Mission

Youth Ministry

Women's Fellowship

Children's Ministry

Family Ministry

Pastoral Care

Hospital Ministry

Prison Ministry

Chaplaincy

Humanitarian Service

Disaster Relief

Ministries

The Diocese is governed by the Metropolitan Archbishop together with Bishops, Priests, Deacons, and faithful lay leaders in accordance with the Constitution and Canons of the Church.

Our Leadership

We seek to maintain Christian fellowship with churches that faithfully confess the historic Christian faith and uphold the Gospel of Jesus Christ, while remaining committed to our Anglican Orthodox heritage.

Ecumenical Commitment

Anglican Orthodox Church warmly welcomes independent Anglican, Orthodox, Episcopal, Pentacostal and other historic Christian churches and ministries to explore fellowship under a shared ecclesiastical umbrella while preserving their local identity and ministry.

Our vision is to encourage unity among faithful Christian communities, strengthen pastoral leadership, promote biblical teaching, and support churches in fulfilling the Great Commission.

A Call to Christian Unity

One Faith • One Fellowship • One Mission

Churches that become part of our ecclesiastical fellowship may benefit from: Spiritual oversight and pastoral support.

Fellowship with bishops, clergy, and churches.

Clergy formation, mentoring, and continuing education.

Guidance on church governance, constitutions, and canonical practices.

Opportunities for joint worship, conferences, and mission work.

Cooperation in humanitarian and community outreach.

Access to shared ministry resources and leadership development.

A wider network of churches for mutual encouragement and accountability.

Why Join Our Fellowship?

Administrative and Legal Support

Where appropriate and in accordance with the laws of the relevant country, we can provide guidance and support regarding:

Any legal, tax, or regulatory benefits depend on the laws of the country or state in which a church operates and the legal structure it adopts. Membership in the Diocese does not automatically confer legal status or government-recognized benefits.

Church constitutions and bylaws.

Trust and ministry governance.

Policies for clergy and ministry administration.

Good governance and regulatory compliance.

Organizational development and institutional planning.

We invite churches and Christian ministries that share our commitment to the historic Christian faith to prayerfully consider becoming part of this growing fellowship.

Together, we can proclaim the Gospel, strengthen the Church, develop faithful leaders, and serve our communities in the love of Jesus Christ.

"That they all may be one... so that the world may believe." — John 17:21