Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion
| Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion | |
|---|---|
| File:Seal of the Continuing EEC.png Seal of the CEEC.CHURCH | |
| Abbreviation | CEEC; CEEC.CHURCH |
| Classification | Western Christian |
| Orientation | Convergence |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Bishop Primus | G. Vijay Raju |
| Region | International |
| Origin | 2019 |
| Separated from | Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches |
| Congregations | 10,703 |
| Members | 2,100,000 |
| Bishops | 91 |
| Missionaries | 1,775 |
| Official website | ceec.church |
The Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion (CEEC or CEEC.CHURCH) is a Christian denomination in the Convergence Movement, established in 2019. Separating from the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches,[1] the Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion is led by Bishop Primus Vijay Raju of the Province of India.[2]
History
[edit | edit source]In October 2019, Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches adopted new regulations titled, Instruments of Unity. In November 2019, the Province of India within the communion began operating as the "Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion," adhering to the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches previous canons.[3][4][5]
In February 2023, the Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion condemned the Church of England's general synod and the Archbishop of Canterbury regarding same-sex blessings.[6]
Statistics
[edit | edit source]As of December 2023, the Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion claimed an estimated 2,100,000 members, 10,703 churches and 91 bishops, 10,655 clergy, and 1,775 missionaries internationally.[7] According to its self-reported statistics, the denomination has become one of the largest within the Convergence Movement.
Doctrine
[edit | edit source]The Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion adheres to the Apostles, Nicene, and Athanasian creeds as its statement of faith.[8] It also subscribes to the Jerusalem Declaration of the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans and Global Anglican Future Conference.[9]
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