Apostolic Johannite Church: News and Events

Sermon by Msgr. Scott Rassbach

Homily by Msgr. Scott Rassbach

Given by Msgr. Scott Rassbach at St. Gabriel’s Parish in Madison, Wisconsin. 

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The Apostolic Johannite Church notes with sadness the passing of a giant in the Orthodox Church- His Holiness Alexy II, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. 

His Holiness was widely recognized for his efforts and dedication on behalf of the Orthodox faithful in Russia, and his great efforts towards leading the Russian Orthodox Church out of the era of state control and oppression. The accomplishments of His Holiness are wide and well known, particularly that of his work towards bringing the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia into a state of reunion with the Russian Orthodox Church. 

Our prayers at this time go out to the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church, who are charged with the great and sacred task of electing his successor, and we pray for them the guidance of the Holy Spirit, recognizing the significance of the Patriarch of Moscow in Christian communities both locally and abroad. 

The Patriarch of the Apostolic Johannite Church

The Apostolic Johannite Church is saddened to hear the news of the passing of Father Michael Leavitt of the Ecclesia Gnostica. 

Father Michael was well known and well regarded within the Ecclesia Gnostica and with many clergy and laity from other Gnostic Churches, and the Gnosis has truly lost a dedicated servant and priest.  As the scripture reminds us- ‘the workers are few’, and Gnosticism was made better by his contributions, dedication, and love for the path. 

We hope that you will include Father Michael and his family in your devotions, prayers and thoughts. 

Memory Eternal!

The Apostolic Johannite Church is pleased to announce the visit of The Patriarch of the Apostolic Johannite Church to Victoria, British Columbia

The Patriarch will be celebrating the Liturgy of the Apostolic Johannite Church at Regina Coeli Parish on Sunday, December 14th, 2008 at 3:00pm and will be joined by Monsignor Jordan Stratford and the Reverend Father Stuart Berry.

We hope you will join us.

For more information on Regina Coeli parish, please see their website. 

The Apostolic Johannite Church would like to extend congratulations to the state of Connecticut on the legalization of same-sex marriages.

Following in the footsteps of California and Massachusetts- it is our hope that other states and governments will look upon the example of Connecticut and support the love and dignity of same-sex couples in their own jurisdictions.

The Patriarch of the Apostolic Johannite Church

The Apostolic Johannite Church is saddened to hear the news of the passing of Fr. Michael Lafferty of the Ecclesia Gnostica. Our hearts, prayers and condolences go out to his family and friends and the church he called home- the Ecclesia Gnostica.

Modern Gnosticism is made up of small but dedicated communities, and the loss of a dedicated servant of the Gnosis and a defender of the dignity of all peoples, is one felt by all.

Memory Eternal!

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The Apostolic Johannite Church together with the Office of the Patriarch is pleased to announce Conclave 2008: San Francisco- May 7th to May 11th, the Feast of Pentecost. There will be a meeting of the Apostolic Council of the Apostolic Johannite Church, interviews and discussion for the Clergy and Laity with the Patriarch of the Apostolic Johannite Church and the presentation of the revised Sacramentary of the Apostolic Johannite Church by the Prefect for Liturgy.

In addition to these events, there will also be several presentations, all open to the public:

• The Patriarch’s Address to the Conclave of the Apostolic Johannite Church
• Lecture on St. John the Baptist and Revelation by His Grace, Dr. William Behun, Mar Thomas
• Presentation on the History of the Divine Office by the Rev. Mr. Tim Mansfield, Ph.D.
• Workshop on Hesychasm by Bishop Thomas Langley, Primate of the Alexandrian Gnostic Church

The Apostolic Johannite Church is also happy to announce the ordinations of several worthy S.T.L. students of St. Raphael the Archangel Seminary:

• The Rev. Mrs. Juliana Carnes to the Holy Diaconate for the Apostolic Johannite Church in San Francisco
• The Rev. Mr. Anthony Silvia to the Holy Diaconate for the Apostolic Johannite Church in Boston
• The Rev. Deacon Stu Berry, M.A. to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood for the Apostolic Johannite Church, to serve with Regina Coeli Parish in Victoria
• The Rev. Mr. Tim Mansfield, Ph.D. to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood for the Apostolic Johannite Church in Sydney, Australia

As always there will be plenty of fellowship, fun, and likely a few surprises- and we hope you will join with us.