Rt. Revd.
Dr. T.S. Spurgeon C.J
Presiding Bishop
Synod of AECI.
Exarch, Apostolic Anglican Assemblies Inc. USA
Welcome
to the
Synod of the Anglican Episcopal Churches of India
Synod of The Anglican Episcopal Churches of India, Communion with Apostolic Anglican Assemblies Inc.USA,and Anglican Episcopal Church International is a part of One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic church.
One - One body made up of many churches working in unity under one Head, Jesus Christ.
Holy - The Holy Spirit lives within its members and guides them.
Catholic - It is universal and seeks to proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God to all.
Apostolic - It is faithful to all the Apostles founded and in continuing the ministry of Christ throughout the world.
The Synod of The Anglican Episcopal Churches of India, reflects the unanimity and singularity of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church as well as embracing and multiplicity of expressions of worship and practice.
Synod of The Anglican Episcopal Churches of India [Synod of AECI ] , is a 'continuing church' consisting of parishes throughout India. Synod of the Anglican Episcopal Churches is a christian community that emphasis the authority of the Scripture, Biblically informed worship and fellowship that is caring, supportive and challenging. We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, authoritative in matters of faith and morals.
Most. Revd. Dr. John Langley C.J.
Emeritus Archbishop
Most. Revd. Dr. Nicholas Acres Osb.
Patriarch Archbishop
Synod of AECI,
Apostolic Anglican Assemblies Inc. USA .
Our Beliefs
- We believe in one Holy Triune God, The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit, and ther is no other name given under Heaven and Earth.
- We believe HOLY SCRIPTURES is God's written word.
- We believe the genuine spiritual power of sacraments. A sacrament is a visible sign instituted by Christ to give grace to his people.
- We believe in the Apostolic succession by the laying on hands through the power of the Holy Spirit to carry on the tradition of the church.
- We believe HOLY ORDERS of Bishops, Priest and Deacon are open only to believing men, following biblical practices.
- We believe in the power of God to heal the sick and the broken hearted.
- We believe that the loyalty to our Lord is expressed by loving our fellow men.
- We believe in the necessity of inward spiritual development and the outward amendment of life of every christian.
- We stand for Biblical faith and Morality.
- We affirm that marriage is a sacred bond between a man and a woman.
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Isaiah 41 : 10
Mission
- The missions of the Synod of Anglican Episcopal Churches of India, is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- To teach and preach the word of God through the Holy Scriptures to all people the saving knowledge and healing grace of God through Jesus Christ.
- To lead men and women to Christ in order that they may be saved.
- To administer the sacraments, and to provide a spiritual Home for all Christians seeking to worship in unity of spirit.
- To administer the sacraments, and otherwise to minister to all people within the historical expressions of worship.
- To respond to human need by loving service.
- To seek to transform unjust structures of the society.
- To strive to safeguard the integrity of the creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.
- TO UNITE THE CHURCHES AND TO BRING UNDER ANGLICAN COMMUNION which is recognised by the Govt. of India.
- TO CONSECRATE BISHOPS, ORDAIN CLERGIES AND PROVIDING THEM THE MARRIAGE LICENCE to solemnize marriages according to Indian Christian Marriage Act.
- To help to develop the growth of churches in India.
- To educate, equip and send the people to the mission field and churches by giving them Theological Degrees from INDIAN THEOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, a wing of THE SYNOD OF AECI.
- To provide support, education, coordination and episcopal oversight to all national churches, provinces, diocese, parishes, missions, Bishops, Clergies and Leity which may affiliate with it and to foster cooperation and mutual support among all its affiliates.
Canons of Synod
HOLY ORDERS and LAY MINISTRY
CLERICAL DRESS with advice to the Clergy
THE HOLY SACRAMENTS
Holy Matrimony and Family Life
Church Buildings & Sacred Places
Structure of Synod
House of Bishops
House of Clergies
House of Laity
HOUSE OF BISHOPS
Most Revd. Dr. Nocholas Acres Osb, Partiarch Archbishop | |
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Rt. Rev. Dr. T. S. Spurgeon C.J. Presiding Bishop. | |
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Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Adaikalasamy (Vizhupuram) | |
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Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Andrew Kanagaraj (Tutucorin) | |
Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Gladston (Chennai) | |
Rt. Rev. Dr. C. J. Deva Acharyah (Dharmapuri) | |
Rt.Rev. Dr. John Baniyan (Trivandrum) | |
HOUSE OF CLERGIES
Rev. I. Paulraj (Marthandum) | |
Rev. Vijayakumar (Trivandrum) | |
Rev. Dr. C. K. Vijayan (Coordinator, Trivandrum) | |
Rev. Dr. Soundara Raj (District Secretary, Trivandrum) | |
Rev. Anish Varghese (Canada) | |
Rev. Paul Inbanathan (Salem) | |
Rev. Paul Karnan (Bokaro) | |
Rev. Boopathi (Thenkanikottai) | |
Rev. Babu Joseph (Erode) | |
Rev. Paul Ponnarasu (Chennai) | |
Rev. Joseph Durairaj (Vellore) | |
Rev. Xavier (Vellore) | |
Rev. Mangalraj (Vellore) | |
Rev. Rajamanickam (Vellore) | |
HOUSE OF LAITY
Bro. R. Selvakumar | |
Bro. N. Hemanth Kumar | |
Bro. Samuel Joash Spurgeon | |
Sis. Caroline | |
Sis. Selina |
Synod Office
Rt. Rev. Dr. T.S. Spurgeon C.J. Presiding Bishop President. | |
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Rev. Dr. B.S. Jebasingh Rajan Administrative Secretary | |
Bro. E. Victor Gnanaraj Joint Secretary | |
Sis. Selina Treasurer | |
Sis. Caroline Ralph Newton Accountant | |
Dr. C. Gladson Clifford Joe Ph.D Director ITU | |
Adv. K. Chandu Suranjan Legal Advisor | |
Indian Theological University
An educational wing of Synod of AECI
Linked Organisations & Churches
- The Elohim Evangelical Mission Charitable Trust, Vellore
- The Elohim Church, Vellore
- The Emmanuel Church, Kattuputhur
- The Christ Church, Poovathur
Contact / Application Forms
For free will Offering & Donations:
Synod of Anglican Episcopal Churches of India,
Union Bank of India, Vellore Main Branch
A/C No. 061611100002209
IFS Code: UBIN0900141
MICR No.: 632026011
For GPay : 9894187480
Address:
Synod of AECI, No.188 (24/2), Appolo Street, Bishop David Nagar, Vellore 632 001, Tamil Nadu, India
Email:
aecivellore@gmail.com
bishopdrspurgeon@yahoo.com
Call:
+91 81227 31290 ,
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