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The clergy of the Orthodox Church of Texas are dedicated servants of Christ, committed to preserving the sacred traditions of the Orthodox faith. Under the leadership of Patriarch John Pius, our clergy uphold the teachings of the Holy Apostles, ensuring that the Church remains steadfast in its mission. Each clergyman is ordained through apostolic succession, carrying forward the sacred responsibility of shepherding the faithful, administering the sacraments, and safeguarding the purity of Orthodox doctrine.
We have included additional info at the bottom of the page.
Personal Identifying Information has been blurred at the request of the Abbot. It is not to hide from anybody but to keep our privacy and humility.
Synodal Bishops/Archbishops
OurHoly Patriarch
His Holiness, Patriarch John Pius of Texas and all North America and of Narvik and All Arctic Scandinavia, and abroad
(Secular name Abp. Elliot Esch)
His Eminence, Metropolitan Maximus, Chief Metropolitan of the Abroad Communion, Vicar of Narvik, Archbishop of Bavaria and all Germania and Saxony, Patriarchal Exarch of the Communon, Archbishop of Greater Dacia
His Eminence, Major Archbishop Ieronymos, Head of the Polish Abroad mission, Archbishop of Wales and Scotland, Patriarchal Exarch of New York, Metropolitan of the United Kingdom
His Eminence, Archbishop Gregory, Archbishop of Buenos Aires and Cartagena and Colombia, Peru, and Argentina
Diocesan Bishops
His Grace, Bishop Michael of Toronto
His Grace, Vicar-Bishop Chamuel of Houston, Vicar of His Holiness
Priesthood/Presbytery
Archimandrite Father Criston
Father Landon
Father Seraphim
Father Donald
Diaconate
Deacon Tai Natty
Deacon Cherubim
Subdiaconate/Acolytic/Minor Orders
Deaconess Mabel
Subdeacon Gabriel
Additional Info about Clergy
[Tomos certificate made private due to "Copyright" of the Seal and dissolving of the Independent Antiochian Church of America]
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We in the Orthodox Church of Texas acknowledge our converged lineage of Genuine Orthodox and Western Orthodox, we also acknowledge some unconventional factors of our clergy. But it is important to know that sacraments are not merely performed by the minister in the robe, but are performed by the Holy Spirit working through him. As much as we can argue and go into detail about our apostolic succession, it is better to do what Christ has taught us to do. Our clergy are taught liturgy, theology, pastoral ministry, dignity, reverence, and piety. We confess the Orthodox Christian faith, and Christ as our Lord.
Regarding Apostolic Succession
See page: Orthodox Church of Texas - Detailed Lineage
To clarify, our jurisdiction is not entirely made of young clergy, we have older clergy aswell, every clergyman is ordained with valid apostolic succession and all can therefore also administer the sacraments validly. If you feel that is not right, you are free to have such opinions, but we will continue to practice our faith in our apostolic lineage.
The current minimum age for ordination according to our Canons is 16 for any clerical orders and 13 for minor orders. However most bishops will be 18 and older. Tonsuring to the Great Schema is minimum age 33. We ordain clergy based from wisdom, maturity, and calling from God, and we train them based on scripture, tradition, theology, and liturgy.
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