++ Beersheba Anglican Rite Syriac Mar Thoma Church ++
“And the Brethren shall dwell together as one…” (Deut 25:5)
Rt. Rev. Mar +IGNATIUS PHILIP
Archbishop, Orthodox Church of America and Dependencies
BEERSHEBA ANGLICAN RITE SYRIAC MAR THOMA CHURCH
"Lumen Christi" - The Light of Christ"
YOU ARE WELCOME...
The Beersheba Anglican Rite Syriac Mar Thoma Church is a part of the Orthodox Church of America and Dependencies and under the Omophorion of His Eminence +MICHAEL, Primate of the Orthodox Church of America/Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church - Apostolic Orthodox Church and in Communion with our "Sister Churches" of the APC - Historic Federation in America and Dependencies, Russia, France and Ukraine.
His Eminence +IGNATIUS PHILIP serves as Archbishop to oversee the Western Rite Beersheba Anglican Rite Syriac Mar Thoma Church which has its Apostolic Succession from the Syrian Orthodox line that was introduced to the British Isles in 1866 at the hands of Mar Ignatius Boutros IV who was at the time the Ecumenical Metropolitan for the Syriac Orthodox Church.
The Beersheba Anglican Rite Syriac Mar Thoma Church is a part of the Orthodox Church of America and Dependencies and under the Omophorion of His Eminence +MICHAEL, Primate of the Orthodox Church of America/Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church - Apostolic Orthodox Church and in Communion with our "Sister Churches" of the APC - Historic Federation in America and Dependencies, Russia, France and Ukraine.
His Eminence +IGNATIUS PHILIP serves as Archbishop to oversee the Western Rite Beersheba Anglican Rite Syriac Mar Thoma Church which has its Apostolic Succession from the Syrian Orthodox line that was introduced to the British Isles in 1866 at the hands of Mar Ignatius Boutros IV who was at the time the Ecumenical Metropolitan for the Syriac Orthodox Church.
In the British Isles/ United Kingdom - the Anglicans are prominent. They in effect are the covering that all other churches come under. This is the Church of England, the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Church in Wales and the Church of Ireland. But all of these churches have been heavily affected by liberalism. The Beersheba Anglican Rite Syriac Mar Thoma Church seeks to reach out, primarily to reach Anglicans, with Jesus Christ.
Many times over the years Anglicans have reached out to the Orthodox Churches. Most notably were the Non-Juror Anglicans. In more recent times Ecumenical Patriarchs have recognised traditional Anglican orders. But the Female Priests, Bishops and Same Sex Marriage have quickened Anglicans to reach out.
While an Anglican can describe themselves as “Orthodox,“ what they mean is traditional Anglicanism, But true Anglican Orthodoxy is where Anglican Christians seek to build & establish an Anglicanism modeled and molded by Orthodoxy.
At the same time though - we are not here just for those who are extremely uncomfortable with their Anglican Church. But instead are here for those who through the Holy Spirit are growing quite naturally towards the Orthodox position.
Many times over the years Anglicans have reached out to the Orthodox Churches. Most notably were the Non-Juror Anglicans. In more recent times Ecumenical Patriarchs have recognised traditional Anglican orders. But the Female Priests, Bishops and Same Sex Marriage have quickened Anglicans to reach out.
While an Anglican can describe themselves as “Orthodox,“ what they mean is traditional Anglicanism, But true Anglican Orthodoxy is where Anglican Christians seek to build & establish an Anglicanism modeled and molded by Orthodoxy.
At the same time though - we are not here just for those who are extremely uncomfortable with their Anglican Church. But instead are here for those who through the Holy Spirit are growing quite naturally towards the Orthodox position.
The Bible tells to go out and make disciples, baptising them, teaching them and preaching to all the nations (Matthew 28 and Luke 24). So the ministry here in the United Kingdom is predominantly evangelistic. This links in with the early Celtic Christian church where bishops - hierarchs were very missionary in their ministry. They would lead missionary teams of priests and deacons.
Our Syrian Orthodox Apostolic line that was introduced to the British Isles in 1866 as an attempt at the time to re-introduce Orthodoxy to the United Kingdom As a result much of the ministry and those involved have been missionary in nature. Working largely “under the radar” and independent of larger obviously more established jurisdictions like the Greeks, Russians etc. Our jurisdiction primarily uses the Divine Liturgy of St. James of Jerusalem and the Syriac Orthodox Evening Prayer. We are currently serving Faithful in the United Kingdom, British Isles, the Middle East, India and Pakistan.
What is interesting is that there is a jurisdiction in the United Kingdom that goes under the name of the British Orthodox Church. They were originally part of the Communion of Western Rite Churches that are largely established in main land Europe, i.e. Celtic Orthodox Church, Church of the Gauls and French Orthodox Church. All of which stem from the 1866 consecration. But what is most interesting is that the British Orthodox Church was at one time in full communion with the Coptic Orthodox Church who fully recognised the orders of our Apostolic Succession. This has been attested to by a canon theologian to be authentic. As well as the Syriacs we have the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch line that also includes Jerusalem as well...all of which, including the Syriacs goes right back to Saint Peter in Antioch.
Our Syrian Orthodox Apostolic line that was introduced to the British Isles in 1866 as an attempt at the time to re-introduce Orthodoxy to the United Kingdom As a result much of the ministry and those involved have been missionary in nature. Working largely “under the radar” and independent of larger obviously more established jurisdictions like the Greeks, Russians etc. Our jurisdiction primarily uses the Divine Liturgy of St. James of Jerusalem and the Syriac Orthodox Evening Prayer. We are currently serving Faithful in the United Kingdom, British Isles, the Middle East, India and Pakistan.
What is interesting is that there is a jurisdiction in the United Kingdom that goes under the name of the British Orthodox Church. They were originally part of the Communion of Western Rite Churches that are largely established in main land Europe, i.e. Celtic Orthodox Church, Church of the Gauls and French Orthodox Church. All of which stem from the 1866 consecration. But what is most interesting is that the British Orthodox Church was at one time in full communion with the Coptic Orthodox Church who fully recognised the orders of our Apostolic Succession. This has been attested to by a canon theologian to be authentic. As well as the Syriacs we have the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch line that also includes Jerusalem as well...all of which, including the Syriacs goes right back to Saint Peter in Antioch.
Anyone interested in visiting or serving in the Beersheba Anglican Rite Syriac Mar Thoma Church
Please Email: Archbishop +IGNATIUS PHILIP at john17evangelismministries@gmail.com
Mailing Address: 19 Valley Walk, Glenholt Park, Plymouth, Devon, England PL67NN