Orthodox Church Of Epirus

Existing Dioceses, Religious Orders 

& Organizations



In General

(a)  The web site address and other public media presence of the petitioning jurisdiction or monastic entity.

(b) The exact incorporation or public name of the jurisdiction and its physical location headquarters and postal address. 

(c) A Curriculum Vitae of the petitioning hierarch or monastic superior with supporting documents.

(1) A signed, formal letter (on the respective church stationary) requesting incardination. 

(2) A signed, formal letter (on the respective church stationary) of resignation or release of former church affiliation, if applicable.

(3) Requirements (listed below) must be fulfilled when submitting your petition.

(3) All correspondence must be directed to the Metropolia chancellery for initial processing.


(d)  An official letter (on the church stationary) by the presiding superior or bishop  requesting Synod membership of his jurisdiction or Order.


In Particular

The following documentation should be submitted, unless it is already verified on their website and public profile:

1. The jurisdiction demonstrates its canonical Apostolic Succession beyond reasonable doubt; that is, the claim to Apostolic Succession must be evidenced via documents and/or publications that are verifiable:

1.1 Submit relevant documentation to this requirement or write a short narrative in support of your claim.

2. Petitioners demonstrate that their jurisdiction is engaged in viable and public ministries:

2.1 List all dependencies, ministries, churches, including all priests, pastors, clergy and monastics serving under the Omophor.

3. Petitioners demonstrate competence and professionalism in their own church polity consistent with Orthodox doctrine, morals and holy Canons:

3.1 Submit all documents of credentials, such as diplomas, degrees, especially theological education/formation.

3.2 Make a formal statement of faith and ethics via an affirmation in a signed profession of faith (form will be provided).

3.3 Provide statement(s) as to your diocesan polity (such as Statutes, By-Laws, etc.)

4. Petitioners show stability in their jurisdiction's history and administration:

4.1 Compose a short narrative, highlighting the founding and history of the jurisdiction.


Clergy and Individual Entities


If you are an Orthodox clergy (priest, deacon/ess) or live in a monastic setting (monk, nun), you would need to be placed under an existing diocese of the Synod.

Required Procedures

(a)  A website address and/or other public media presence of the applicant or his/her community (if available).

(b) A Curriculum Vitae or Résumé of the petitioning clergy person or monastic superior with these supporting documents:

(1) A signed, formal letter (on the respective church stationary) requesting incardination. 

(2) A signed, formal letter (on the respective church stationary) of resignation or release of former church affiliation or bishop.

(3) Requirements (listed on the Application) must be fulfilled when submitting your petition.

(3) All correspondence must be directed to the Metropolia chancellery for initial processing.


(c) Click here for an Application




Vocations

>> Please visit our Vocations page for discernment and guidance.



A Word Of Caution

True Orthodoxy stands for quality over quantity. We know there are many choices, but any mainline church only accepts  candidates who are qualified, devoted and sincere. We are looking for commitment to ministerial life that provides a Christ-like, compassionate and inspiring example to the faithful in their care as well as an impeccable Orthodox witness to the public.


This is neither a playground for those seeking titles, prestige or canonical elitism, nor a place for independent experiments and sectarianism, including the delusional aim for universal recognition within Eastern Orthodoxy, Christianity or that of any religion.

Please be aware that the Orthodox Church of Epirus does not enter so-called intercommunion agreements, since all Orthodox jurisdictions are already in communion by nature of their canonicity. Any communion agreement with a non-Orthodox entity would naturally be prohibitive.