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 John Sathiyakumar of the Province of India.[2]
| Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the CEEC.CHURCH | |
| Abbreviation | CEEC; CEEC.CHURCH |
| Classification | Western Christian |
| Orientation | Convergence |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Bishop Primus | John Sathiyakumar |
| 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 |
History
editIn 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
editAs 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
editThe 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]
References
edit- ^ "About". Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion. Archived from the original on 18 August 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
After three years of internal debate over the necessity of an overarching Canon Law, the CEEC.CHURCH's largest provinces have unanimously agreed to stand together. They continue to operate under their current version of Canon Law, adopted in 2016. In a decision guaranteeing the continued historicity and validation of the CEEC.CHURCH, 98% of original churches and clergy choose continuing communion and remain globally united, with only slight adaptation to their name.
- ^ "Province of India". Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "2019 Synod Recap". Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches. 18 October 2019. Archived from the original on 19 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "History of the CEEC.CHURCH". Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion. Archived from the original on 19 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "JACKSONVILLE, FL: Continuing Communion Averts Major Schism, Maintains Existing Canons". Virtue Online. Archived from the original on 19 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion statement on General Synod gay blessings vote". Anglican Ink. Archived from the original on 19 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "CEEC.CHURCH GLOBAL". Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Statement of Faith". Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Jerusalem Declaration". Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion. Retrieved 19 December 2023.