The Priesthood of the Apostolic Holy Order

The Beginning of EACD

The Ecumenical Apostolic Church Diocese was first founded and established on August 1st, 2002 in Lanexa, Virginia in United States of America by The Most Reverend John P. Johnston an Anglican Bishop whom was given a vision from God to set up a foundation of unity within the Priesthood and also felt that the church had been divided and wanting to help in uniting priest within different denominational of one body of a ecumenical (meaning worldwide) as a group of caring members within the Holy Order of the Priesthood.

With different liturgy rites coming together in unity with one voice. What is the Apostolic Rite?

But followers of Christ and his teachings…As His Priests, His Apostles. This is the foundation the Apostolic Rite. Believing in the Apostolic Succession of Laying of Hands.

The meaning behind our Archdiocese crest: The top left square with a gold cross over lay of the Apostolic Rite, the warm green color square behind the gold cross stands for inner-peace, The top right square shows a three circles icon which stands for Holy Trinity of the Father, The Son and Holy Spirit, bottom left icon shows Ordination laying of hands by the bishop within the Apostolic Succession and bottom right icon shows of the Fellowship of the Priesthood, The large red cross stands for the blood of Christ that he shed for our sins and may we take up that cross and follow him.

When priest are unhappy with their own diocese and feel that there is no understanding or comfort and feel abandoned with no place to turn, they are welcomed, When a priest views and beliefs are broken by their diocese and the church has been divided, they are welcomed. We bring the spirit of Jesus Christ back where it belongs within the priesthood of worldwide unity within the Ecumenical Apostolic Church.

This Archdiocese was formed in unity for priest to be able to share different views within their own liturgy rite and not be judged of being a different holy order of the priesthood. One enters the Priesthood of Apostolic Rite when one is fused with the Love and Inner-Peace through God. This brings forth the living spirit of Christ Priesthood within the individual. We are one within the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ and of the Heavenly Father. The Holy Trinity guides us in our daily lives.

We come together as one body and we are the Apostles (Priest) of Christ. We may have a different church or ministry name, but as it come down to it, We all stand for one goal a unity of priest to come together as one body in helping each other within the growth of

sharing the scriptures and in teaching, preaching and in counseling to those in need of the truth of the living holy word of the bible.

As Jesus has commanded us to in: Matthew: 28:19

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

This is the time of great initiation when the seven veils of creation are to be lifted. It is the time of opening to a New World of creative power and brand new identity. The Priesthood removes the curtain or veil from the outer world that man might see himself as divine. To enter

the Priesthood, one must answer the call to "leave the worldly things" and follow Christ as one of his apostles of the Apostolic Rite.

To function within the Priesthood is to embody the Will of Christ, to be at one with the Voice of Gods Mind and to respond to that Voice immediately without hesitation. The fusion of the Priesthood with the presence of our Lord and maintains the governance of the heart. The vibratory commitment to this Order is a sacred trust. It is the acknowledging of all life as sacred in the glory of God, and the Order of Apostolic Rite. Be of One in Christ, This is the Order of Apostolic Rite.

To be in the Consciousness of the Priesthood, one must not be divided.

One must be in the One with the Holy Spirit. The Order of Ecumenical Apostolic Church Diocese carries the body of light to the neighboring people as personal guidance instruction from the Creator.

It is an actual sphere of Intelligence integrating all life in the Presence of God, the Creator who is Father of this universe. Because of the proximity of the Unity within the Order of Apostolic Rite is also interpenetrated with Christ’s presence of when Jesus Christ said, "My sheep know my voice." This is quite true as the seventh bestowal was in the likeness of a human being known to you as Jesus of Nazareth.

We are followers of Christ and of his teachings.

Matthew: 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

John 15:16 "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my

name, he may give it you."

Romans: 1:5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

Romans: 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.

We also hold true to the scripture in learning:

A Study in show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

This shows our continuing process of never ending study that the priesthood in learning more for inner-peace and guidance.

Reconciliation and Evangelism: Reconciling and engaging those who do not know Christ by participating in God’s mission of reconciling all things to Christ and proclaiming the Gospel to those who are not yet members of the Church.

Congregational Transformation: Revitalizing and transforming congregations through commitment to leadership development, spiritual growth, dynamic and inclusive worship, greater diversity, and mission.

Justice and Peace: Promoting justice and peace for all of God’s creation and reaching out to the dispossessed, imprisoned and otherwise voiceless needy.

Partnerships: Reaffirming the importance of our partnerships with provinces of the Anglican Communion and beyond with our relationships with ecumenical and inner-faith partners without being divided.

This Archdiocese comes together with several different deacons, ministers, priest, and evangelist all with one common goal in sharing the bible. We are One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and have a valid lines of Apostolic Succession. We are a Universal Holy Order of Jesus Christ as one of his Apostles of modern day that was passed down for over 2000 years beginning with Christ as head of the church.

As ministers of the priesthood of many clergy, we join together as one voice for our Lord Jesus Christ as his Apostles and walking and preaching his teachings of the Holy Bible. Jesus did not judge, He ask us to come as we are.

Romans: 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Also Remember that in:

John 15:16 "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you. We are his Apostles, His Priest, His Ministers.

God has given a great vision to bring unity within the Holy Order of The Priesthood and must not be divided for which when we are divided, a church can not with stand alone against evil and destruction of the world, So we must be united as one body and one voice together in strength for the power of our Heavenly Father.

This is my vision for this Archdiocese and unity of ministers coming together as one body and one voice for the Heavenly Father and of the Son, Jesus Christ. May we walk in his footprints and be one with him.

The world today is in such turmoil with terrorist attacks, wars, child molestation, gay priest and killing each other, this is what the Devil what’s and getting more soul for the eternal fire.

Evil is truly among us and Satan is playing his hand. This is why we need to join forces in one voice in winning more souls Heavenly Father and let all know that Jesus has not left them but is always with them and loves them.

As someone once said:

" WHAT WOULD JESUS DO "…( W.W.J.D.)

Think of this and turn the letters around and say:

" Devil Just Won’t Win " ( D.J.W.W. )

Keep these two things in mind of you work within your ministry in preaching the Gospel of the Holy Bible.

This is my prayer for the world and of the diocese.

" LIGHT OF THE WORLD "

Let's Turn On the Light of the World! Imagine millions of men,

women and children merged in the same beautiful spirit.

May we join together...

in synchronized universal meditation to raise the

consciousness of all humanity.

May we affirm... to live a brighter new vision that all life can share.

May we visualize... a thousand years of peace on

Earth starting with this moment.

May we embrace...

All lay down our weapons and put away our hate

all people - whatever race, religion, non-religion, belief, or nationality.

May we remember... In the Heart there is no division -

only Oneness in Spirit.

We are All Children of God in the Family of Human.

May the Beauty in our Hearts, the Brilliance

of our Minds, and the Divinity of our Spirits, create this new Vision.

May Love and Light fill our lives and change our World...

and from this Great Spirit may we come together to brighten the

Future...

Bring Brotherhood and Peace throughout the World. Amen

This is the foundation of the Archdiocese of Ecumenical Apostolic Church.

I give all glory to the Heavenly Father for this vision and guidance from our Lord Jesus Christ in bringing unity.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus

Christ!

Presiding Archbishop and Founder of the EACD

The Most Reverend John P. Johnston