Apostolic Orthodox Church (AOC)

Holy Synod of Saint Athanasius Congregation

In America & The Middle East

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Athanasius

Saint Athanasius

  • Holy Synod of St Athanasius Congregation is an autonomous Eastern Orthodox Church, Affiliated With apostolic Orthodox church of Russia.
  • It’s line of apostolic succession descends from the Eastern Orthodox Russian Church.
  • The church holds itself to be fully Christian and fully Orthodox, maintaining the seven sacraments and apostolic succession.
  • HSSAC’s belief is based and committed to the Nicene creed and practices open communion for all Christians who acknowledge the real presence of Christ in Eucharist.
  • It has established spiritual, educational and social programs designed to feed those who are in need.
  • Its dedication courage and love of service to Christ is through serving His people.
  • Hierarchy
    Archbishop Maximus

    Archbishop Maximus Hanna

    Primate of Holy Synod of ST Athanasius Congregation In America & The Middle East + Member of Holy Synod of Apostolic Orthodox Church in Russia
    Dean of ST Athanasius Institute For Patristic Theology.

    BARTHOLOMEUS

    Apostolic Orthodox Church of Russia is affiliated with his Holiness Bartholomeus I

    Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch

    Archbishop Gregory

    Archbishop Gregory Mikhnov-Vaitenko

    Primate of the Apostolic Orthodox Church in Russia (AOC).

    Sample Article
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    Apr 03, 2023

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