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The clergy of the Genuine Orthodox Church of Texas are dedicated servants of Christ, committed to preserving the sacred traditions of the Orthodox faith. Under the leadership of Metropolitan Ioann and Schemaarchbishop Ieronymous, our clergy uphold the teachings of the Holy Apostles, ensuring that the Church remains steadfast in its mission. Each clergyman is ordained through apostolic succession, carrying forward the sacred responsibility of shepherding the faithful, administering the sacraments, and safeguarding the purity of Orthodox doctrine.
Apostolic succession is the unbroken lineage of bishops tracing back to the Holy Apostles themselves. This sacred continuity ensures that the teachings of Christ remain unchanged, passed down through generations of faithful clergy. The Genuine Orthodox Church of Texas holds fast to this tradition, recognizing apostolic succession as the foundation of ecclesiastical authority and doctrinal integrity. Through this sacred lineage, the Church maintains its connection to the early Christian Church, preserving the faith as it was originally established.
Our apostolic succession stems from the True Orthodox movement and underground/independent Ukrainian Orthodox bishops who have united, which has remained committed to the original teachings and practices of the Orthodox Church. The True Orthodox movement emerged as a response to modern deviations, ensuring that Orthodox Christianity remains unaltered by external influences. By maintaining this lineage, the Genuine Orthodox Church of Texas stands as a beacon of unwavering faith, preserving the sacred traditions that have been handed down through the centuries.
Note: The Metropolitans are not above bishops but are a council that has more responsibilites and is first among equals.
Bishopric/Office/Synod
OUR HOLY METROPOLITAN
His Holiness, Metropolitan Ioann/John
(Bishop Rev. Elliot Esch)
Archbishop of Dallas Fort Worth and Houston and abroad, and head of the mission to Canada and managing bishop of Orthodox Outreach Ministry, founding archbishop of Serbian True Orthodox Church of Canada & Alaska, Chief Metropolitan of all GOCTX and abroad communion, Major Archbishop of all North America and lead of all Archdioceses and Dioceses and Eparchies, former Patriarch of Covenantal Orthodox Church, Archpriest of El Paso, and former Pope of VCC, Lutheran Bishop, head Archbishop of the United Ecumenical Lutheran Synod, former Pastor of New Life Southern Baptist Church, Metropolitan Archbishop of the Western Orthodox Church of Quebec, former Christians United Developer
Schemaarchbishop Ieronymos/Euronymous
Major Archbishop of all UK
Bishop Michael
Archbishop of New Jersey, Vicar Bishop of Schemaarchbishop Ieronymous
Bishop Lamar Bennett
Evangelization Advisor
Priesthood/Presbytery
Father Criston
Father Landon
Bishop-Elect Father Gregory
Diaconate
No Information Available
Subdiaconate/Acolytic/Minor Orders
Deaconess Mabel
Suspended Clergy
No Information Available
Deposed/Expelled/Retired Clergy
Archbishop Maximus
[DEPOSED] Bishop of World Orthodox Ministries, former manager of Christians United
Bishop Elan Bolton
[DEPOSED] Titular Bishop, Vicar Bishop of Schemaarchbishop Ieronymous
[Tomos certificate made private]
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