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Pontifical Chapel

The Pontifical Court consists of the following offices, which are filled as needed or as a special honour.

Chapter — Pontifical Order of St. Stephen

The Patriarchal Chapter, known also as the Pontifical Order of St. Stephen, comprises the seniormost part of the Pontifical Court. Its role is to advise and support the ministry of His Apostolic Highness the Most Holy Roman-Ruthenian Pope (Prince-Bishop of Rome-Ruthenia) in the governance of the United Roman-Ruthenian Church. The members of the Chapter are titular archbishops and bishops of the Apostolic See and Canons, who are prelates that may be in minor orders, deacons, or priests, and other prelates. The Chapter is headed by a Dean, who is the senior-most prelate within the Pontifical Court. Additionally, the chief assistant to the Supreme Pontiff and administrative leader of the Patriarchal Curia, the First Archdeacon, is a member of the Chapter.

Sacred College of Cardinals

Page of the Sacred College

H.M.E.R.H. the Cardinal Count of Gévaudan
Crown Cardinal of France

H.Em.&B. Cardinal Ritsbek

H.Em. Augustine of Irkutsk, Baron of Crescenciana (Oleg Urumbaev)
Metropolitan Archbishop of Irkutsk and Primate of the Russian Lands, United Roman-Ruthenian Church
Cardinal Priest of Santa Barbara

H.M.Em.S.H. Most Rev. Norman Cardinal Dutton †
Cardinal and Apostolic Vicar of the United Kingdom

Prelates di FiocchettoOffices belonging to this rankGovernor-GeneralArch-ChancellorPrefect of Faith and DoctrinePrefect of the Patriarchal AerariumTreasurer of the Patriarchal CuriaFirst ArchdeaconPrefect-General of the Stato Pontificio (if a cleric)Pontifical Maggiordomo (if a cleric)

H.M.E.I.R.H. Gr.D. Douglas, Prince v. Aschaffenburg and Elector of Mainz
Chancellor of the Pontifical Court
Arch-Chancellor of the Holy Apostolic See

H.Ill.H. Archbishop Howard Doe, Archduke of Shiloh
Prefect of Faith and Doctrine

H.E. Rt. Rev. Mgr. Edward Heywood
First Archdeacon of the Apostolic See
Prefect-General of the Pontifical Imperial State

Prelates of the Pontifical Court — L–R: Bishop Vich y Pizarro, the Crown Cardinal of France, and Archbishop Rodrigues of Lyons

Pope Radislav and Monsignor Coberly — H.A.H. Pope Radislav (right) and H.M.S.H. the Very Rev. Msgr. Daniel Coberly, Prefect-General and First Archdeacon (2022)

Capitular Bishops, Deans, and Canons

H.Ill.H. Most Rev. Mgr. William Jones, OCB, Archduke of Nain
Capitular Archbishop

H.E. Most Rev. Mgr. Donatien Abel Tshitanta
Capitular Archbishop

H.Ill.H. Most Rev. Mgr. Howard Doe, Archduke of Shiloh
Capitular Archbishop

H.Ill.H. Most Rev. Mgr. Peter McInnes, Archduke of Capernaum
Capitular Archbishop

H.E. Most Rev. Mgr. David Nicholls
Capitular Bishop

H.E. Most Rev. Mgr. Alejandro Paulo Rodrigues
Capitular Bishop

H.E. Most Rev. Mgr. Carlos Vich y Pizarro
Capitular Bishop

H.E. Most Rev. Mgr. Adrián Guedes
Capitular Bishop

H.E. Most Rev. Mgr. Bruce Douglas Campbell †
Capitular Bishop

H.E. Rt. Rev. Archabbot Anthony Giunta, TOR Mar. †
Dean ad Honorem

Very Rev. Mgr. John Vornholt †
Dean ad Honorem

Pope Radislav and Archbishop Rowzie — H.A.H. Pope Radislav I (then Cardinal Johnson) with Archbishop Harris Rowzie, Vicar-General (2012–2013)

Chapel

Deans and Canons of Patriarchal Minor Basilicas

Appointments are listed as made.

Private Chaplains and Private Chaplains of Honour in Ministerial Offices

H.R.S.H. Prince Floyd Jack of Friuli and Chíquiza, Count in Lower Silesia (Glogau)
Pontifical Majordomo **If a cleric, this office ranks as a Prelate di Fiocchetto. The Majordomo is the senior official of the Chancery of the P.I. Household.

Chev. Mark Kealey
Foriere Maggiore (Major Herald) **Assistant to and substitute for the Majordomo.

Rev. Mgr. Elliott Francis, TOR Mar.
Guardaroba (Wardrobe Master) **Presiding over the wardrobe and vesture of the Supreme Pontiff.

Sotto-Guardaroba (Wardrobe Assistants) **
VacantAssisting the Guardaroba.

Mr. C. Francis
Train Bearer **

H.R.S.H. the Prince of Friuli and Chíquiza, Pontifical Majordomo

Monsignor Elliott Francis — Rev. Msgr. Elliott Francis, Guardaroba

H.M.S.H. Princess Heide Gulgowski-Doliwa, Duchess of Lower Silesia, Lady Chamberlain of Honour

Mace Bearers

H.E. Baron Édgar Fuentes

H.E. Hugh, Lord of Ras-el-Bar

Pontifical Cursors

H.R.H. Grand Prince Hernán Alejandro Garcia Olano, Duke of Tiberias

H.E. Count James Shaw

H.E. the Baron of Castana

H.E. the Duke of Tiberias, Pontifical Cursor

Pontifical Court gathering — L–R: Archbishop Harris Rowzie (then Fr. Rowzie), H.E. Count Garrison, H.A.H. Pope Radislav (then Cardinal Johnson), and Rev. Fr. Ryan Lozano

Pontifical Family

In direct service of the Roman-Ruthenian Pope.

Nobile Anticamera Segreta

H.M.E.I.R.H. the Gr.D. Douglas
Master of the Chamber *

H.G. Arch-Deaconess Dr. Karen Anderson, Duchess of Enon
AuditorThe chief administrative assistant for curial work.

H.Ill.H. the Count Garrison
SecretaryThe chief correspondence officer and chief of protocol.

H.E. Modestino Preziosi
CoppiereThe honourary wine steward, a traditional position of honour.

H.E. Most Rev. Mgr. Howard Doe
Master of the Pontifical Palace
Theologian of the Supreme Pontiff

H.M.E.I.R.H. Grand Duke Douglas
Elemosiniere Segreto (Private Almoner)Prefect of the Patriarchal Aerarium and responsible for charitable works in the name of the Roman-Ruthenian Pope.

Archiatra of H.A.H.
VacantThe chief medical officer of the Patriarchal Curia and Pontifical Court and chief personal physician of the Roman-Ruthenian Pope.

H.R.S.H. Princess Alberta of Chíquiza and Friuli

Arch-Deaconess Karen Anderson — H.Ill.H. Arch-Deaconess Dr. Karen Anderson, Duchess of Enon

Chamberlains of Honour and Lady Chamberlains of Honour

H.P.I.H. the Grand Prince of Etruria

H.P.I.H. the Grand Princess of Etruria

H.P.I.H. Grand Duke Alexander

H.P.I.H. Grand Duchess Lilia

H.Em.&I.R.H. Grand Duchess Wanda

H.M.S.H. the Duke of Lower Silesia (Glogau)

H.M.S.H. the Duchess of Lower Silesia (Glogau)

H.R.S.H. Princess Alberta of Chíquiza and Friuli

H.S.H. the Prince Wetsch

H.E. Marquis Hunter Lisle of Orsha

H.E. Count Giancarlo Martini

T.M.S.H. the Duke and Duchess of Lower Silesia (centre and left), Chamberlains of Honour, and H.A.H. the Apostolic Princess Anna

T.R.S.H. Prince Floyd and Princess Alberta of Chíquiza and Friuli

Parafrenieri (Grooms) **

H.E. the Marquis of Orsha

H.E. the Marquis of Randersacken

General Staff and Commandants of the Walsingham Guard

The roll of General Command is maintained on the website of the Pontifical Walsingham Guard.

Nobles in Service at the Patriarchal Throne

Masters of the Virga Rubea ** Escort the Patriarchal Staff of St. Stephen in procession. H.R.S.H. Prince Floyd of Friuli
H.E. the Baron of Esne and Rottingen †

Cavallerizzo Maggiore (Master of the Horse) **
Chev. Marc Kealey

Maestro Generale delle Poste (Postmaster-General)
Chev. José Rivera

Nobles and Ladies of the Nobile Anticamera Segreta

H.R.S.H. Prince Joan de Riboalte

H.E. Count Clark †

Count William Lloyd, Lt., WG

H.E. James Joseph, Viscount of Marzano

H.E. Paul, Baron of Bagnaria

H.E. Florian, Baron of Gerenzago

H.E. Debra, Baroness of Lukoml

H.E. Thelner, Baroness of Buiki

H.E. Joseph, Lord of Albaredo

H.E. Peter, Baron of Ottobiano

H.E. Hugh, Lord of Ras-el-Bar

H.E. Jon, Lord of Derment

H.E. Baroness Luz Eliyer Cárdenas
Advocate for Human Rights (Elemosineria)

Chev. Refieuna †

Prince Joan de Riboalte — Príncipe Joan de Riboalte

Private Chaplains of His Apostolic Highness and Private Chaplains of Honour of His Apostolic Highness

Clerics hold the grade of Private Chaplain, with the title of Rev. Monsignor.
Laity may hold the grade of Private Chaplain of Honour.
Ladies instead hold the grade of Lady of the Apostolic Household.

Private Chaplains

Rev. Mgr. Elliott Francis, TOR Mar.

Private Chaplains of Honour

H.R.S.H. Prince Floyd Jack of Friuli and Chíquiza

Chev. Mark Kealey

Mr. C. Francis

Bussolanti (Ushers) **

Mr. N.L. Francis

Mr. N. Merkle

Assistants of the Anticamera

Chief Bussolante (Chief Usher) **

Appointment listed as made.

Assistants of the Household

H.G.D.H. Princess Andrea v. Aschaffenberg

H.G.D.H. Princess Amanda v. Aschaffenberg

H.E. Baroness Luz Eliyer Cárdenas

Scopatori Segreti (Private Attendants) **

H.R.H. Prince Seth v. Frankfurt

H.G.D.H. Prince Brandon v. Aschaffenberg

Facchini (Porters) **

H.G.D.H. Prince Ryan v. Aschaffenberg

H.G.D.H. Prince Austin v. Aschaffenberg

* The Master of the Chamber and Chamberlains hold prelatial rank of Chamberlain in the prelature and are at least in Minor Orders.

** Denotes an office that may be held by a layman, but cannot be held by ladies.

† Deceased.

Pontifical Chapel

The Pontifical Court consists of the following offices, which are filled as needed or as a special honour.

CHAPTER - PONTIFICAL ORDER OF ST. STEPHEN

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The Patriarchal Chapter, known also as the Pontifical Order of St. Stephen, comprise the seniormost part of the Pontifical Court. Its role is to advise and support the ministry of His Apostolic Highness the Most Holy Roman-Ruthenian Pope (Prince-Bishop of Rome-Ruthenia) in the governance of the United Roman-Ruthenian Church. The members of the Chapter are titular archbishops and bishops of the Apostolic See and Canons, who are prelates that may be in minor orders, deacons, or priests, and other prelates. The Chapter is headed by a Dean, who is the senior-most prelate within the Pontifical Court. Additionally, the chief assistant to the Supreme Pontiff and administrative leader of the Patriarchal Curia, the First Archdeacon, is a member of the Chapter.

Sacred College of Cardinals
(Page of the Sacred College.)

H.M.E.R.H. the Cardinal Count of Gévaudan
Crown Cardinal of France

H.Em.&B. Cardinal Ritsbek

H.Em. Augustine of Irkutsk, Baron of Crescenciana (Oleg Urumbaev)
Metropolitan Archbishop of Irkutsk and Primate of the Russian Lands, United Roman-Ruthenian Church
Cardinal Priest of Santa Barbara

H.M.Em.S.H. Most Rev. Norman Cardinal Dutton†
Cardinal and Apostolic Vicar of the United Kingdom

H.A.H. Pope Radislav (right) and H.M.S.H. the Very Rev. Msgr. Daniel Coberly, Prefect-General and First Archdeacon (2022)

Prelates di Fiocchetto
Governor-General
Arch-Chancellor
Prefect of Faith and Doctrine
Prefect of the Patriarchal Aerarium
Treasurer of the Patriarchal Curia
First Archdeacon
Prefect-General of the Stato Pontificio (if a cleric)
Pontifical Maggiordomo (if a cleric)

H.M.E.I.R.H. Gr.D. Douglas, Prince v. Aschaffenburg and Elector of Mainz
Chancellor of the Pontifical Court
Arch-Chancellor of the Holy Apostolic See

H.Ill.H. Archbishop Howard Doe, Archduke of Shiloh
Prefect of Faith and Doctrine

H.E. Rt. Rev. Mgr. Edward Heywood
First Archdeacon of the Apostolic See
Prefect-General of the Pontifical Imperial State

L-R: Bishop Vich y Pizarro, the Crown Cardinal of France, and Archbishop Rodrigues of Lyons

H.Ill.H. Archbishop Doe

Archbishop McInnes

Capitular Bishops, Deans, and Canons

H.Ill.H. Most Rev. Mgr. William Jones, OCB,
Archduke of Nain
Capitular Archbishop

H.E. Most Rev. Mgr. Donatien Abel Tshitanta
Capitular Archbishop

H.Ill.H. Most Rev. Mgr. Howard Doe,
Archduke of Shiloh
Capitular Archbishop

H.Ill.H. Most Rev. Mgr. Peter McInnes,
Archduke of Capernaum
Capitular Archbishop

H.E. Most Rev. Mgr. David Nicholls
Capitular Bishop

H.E. Most Rev. Mgr. Alejandro Paulo Rodrigues
Capitular Bishop

H.E. Most Rev. Mgr. Carlos Vich y Pizarro
Capitular Bishop

H.E. Most Rev. Mgr. Adrián Guedes
Capitular Bishop

H.E. Most Rev. Mgr. Bruce Douglas Campbell†
Capitular Bishop

H.E. Rt. Rev. Archabbot Anthony Giunta, TOR Mar.†
Dean ad Honorem

Very Rev. Mgr. John Vornholt†
Dean ad Honorem

H.A.H. Pope Radislav I (then Cardinal Johnson) with Archbishop Harris Rowzie (Vicar-General, 2012-2013)

CHAPEL

Deans and Canons of Patriarchal Minor Basilicas

Private Chaplains and Private Chaplains of Honour in Ministerial Offices

H.R.S.H. Prince Floyd Jack of Friuli and Chíquiza, Count in Lower Silesia (Glogau)
Pontifical Majordomo**
(If a cleric, this office ranks as a Prelate di Fiocchetto.)
The Majordomo is the senior official of the Chancery of the P.I. Household.

Chev. Mark Kealey
Foriere Maggiore (Major Herald)**
Assistant to and substitute for the Majordomo.

Rev. Mgr. Elliott Francis, TOR Mar.
Guardroba (Wardrobe Master)**
Presiding over the wardrobe and vesture of the Supreme Pontiff.

Sotto-Guardaroba (Wardrobe Assistants)**
Assisting the Guardaroba.

Mr. C. Francis
Train Bearer**

H.R.S.H. the Prince of Friuli and Chíquiza, Pontifical Majordomo

Rev. Msgr. Elliott Francis, Guardaroba

Mace Bearers**
Carry the pontifical maces and batons.

H.E. Baron Édgar Fuentes

H.E. Hugh, Lord of Ras-el-Bar

H.E. the Duke of Tiberias, Pontifical Cursor

Pontifical Cursors**
Pontifical messengers and heralds.

H.R.H. Grand Prince Hernán Alejandro Garcia Olano, Duke of Tiberias

H.E. Count James Shaw

H.E. the Baron of Castana

L-R: Archbishop Harris Rowzie (then Fr. Rowzie), H.E. Count Garrison, H.A.H. Pope Radislav (then Cardinal Johnson), and Rev. Fr. Ryan Lozano

Pontifical Family
In direct service of the Roman-Ruthenian Pope.

NOBILE ANTICAMERA SEGRETA

H.M.E.I.R.H. the Gr.D. Douglas
Master of the Chamber*

H.Ill.H. Arch-Deaconess Dr. Karen Anderson, Duchess of Enon
Auditor
The Auditor serves as the chief administrative assistant for curial work.

H.Ill.H. the Count Garrison
Secretary
The Secretary serves as the chief correspondence officer and chief of protocol.

H.E. Modestino Preziosi
Coppiere
The Coppiere is the honourary wine steward, a traditional position of honour.

H.E. Most Rev. Mgr. Howard Doe
Master of the Pontifical Palace
Theologian of the Supreme Pontiff

H.M.E.I.R.H. Grand Duke Douglas
Elemosiniere Segreto (Private Almoner)
The Prefect of the Patriarchal Aerarium and responsible for thecharitable works in the name of the Roman-Ruthenian Pope.

Archiatra of H.A.H.
The Archiatra is the chief medical officer of the Patriarchal curia and Pontifical Court and chief personal physician of the Roman-Ruthenian Pope.

H.M.S.H. Princess Heide Gulgowski-Doliwa, Duchess of Lower Silesia, Lady Chamberlain of Honour

H.R.S.H. Princess Alberta of Chíquiza and Friuli

Chamberlains of Honour
and Lady Chamberlains of Honour
(In addition to the Chamberlains, the Chamberlains of Honour carry various pontifical objects during the Divine Liturgy. Lady Chamberlains are part of the office of the Apostolic Princess.)

T.M.S.H. the Duke and Duchess of Lower Silesia (centre and left), Chamberlains of Honour, and H.A.H. the Apostolic Princess Anna

H.P.I.H. the Grand Prince of Etruria
H.P.I.H. the Grand Princess of EturiaH.M.S.H. the Duchess of Lower-Silesia (Glogau)
H.R.S.H. Princess Alberta of Chíquiza and Friuli
H.S.H. the Prince Wetsch
H.E. Marquis Hunter Lisle of Orsha

Count Garrison, Chamberlain ad Honorem

Parafrenieri (Grooms)**
H.E. the Marquis of Orsha

The Marquis of Orsha, Pontifical Parafreniere

General Staff and Commandants of the Walsingham Guard
(Walsingham Guard & Naval Guard Website)

The roll of General Command is maintained on the website of the Pontifical Walsingham Guard at the link above.

Nobles in Service at the Patriarchal Throne

Masters of the Virga Rubea**
(Escort the Patriarchal Staff of St. Stephen in Procession.)
H.R.S.H. Prince Floyd of Friuli
H.E. the Baron of Esne and Rottingen†

Cavallerizzo Maggiore (Master of the Horse)**
Chev. Marc Kealey

Maestro Generale delle Poste (Postmaster-General)

Nobles and Ladies of the Nobile Anticamera Segreta

H.R.S.H. Prince Joan de Riboalte
H.E. Count Clark†
Count William Lloyd, Lt., WG
H.E. James Joseph, Viscount of Marzano
H.E. Paul, Baron of BagnariaAdvocate for Human Rights (Elemosineria)
Chev. Refieuna†

Count and Countess Lloyd

Private Chaplains of His Apostolic Highness,
Private Chaplains of Honour of His Apostolic Highness
Clerics hold the grade of Private Chaplain, with the title of Rev. Monsignor.
Laity may hold the grade of Private Chaplain of Honour.
Ladies instead hold the grade of Lady of the Apostolic Household.

Príncipe Joan de Riboalte

Private Chaplains
Rev. Mgr. Elliott Francis, TOR Mar.

Private Chaplains of Honour
H.R.S.H. Prince Floyd Jack of Friuli and Chíquiza
Chev. Mark Kealey
Mr. C. Francis

Bussolanti (Ushers)**
(Also serve as altar servers for supreme pontifical masses.
Mr. N.L. Francis
Mr. N. Merkle

Assistants of the Household
H.G.D.H. Princess Andrea v. Aschaffenberg
H.G.D.H. Princess Amanda v. AschaffenbergH.E. Baroness Luz Eliyer Cárdenas

Chief Bussolante (Chief Usher)**

Scopatori Segreti (Private Attendant)**
H.R.H. Prince Seth v. Frankfurt

Facchini (Porters)**
H.G.D.H. Prince Ryan v. Aschaffenberg
H.G.D.H. Prince Austin v. Aschaffenberg

* The Master of the Chamber and Chamberlains hold prelatial rank of Chamberlain in the prelature and are at least in Minor Orders.

** Denotes an office that may be held by a layman, but cannot be held by ladies.

† Deceased.

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