Key Readings | United Roman-Ruthenian Church

These readings introduce the faith, history, canonical identity, mission, and institutional inheritance of the United Roman-Ruthenian Church and the Pontifical Imperial State.

Begin Here

Essential orientation to the Church, its history, service, and spiritual life.

History of the Church Whom Do We Serve? Frequently Asked Questions Legacy within the URRC Christ First—Always The Home Church

Church and Canonical Identity

The Apostolic See, Roman-Ruthenian continuity, papal office, and temporal rights.

Canonical Status of the Church Sacred Continuity of Rome, Holy Russia, and the URRC Inheritance of Rome-Ruthenia Fides Petraque: Continuity of the Holy Apostolic See The Roman-Ruthenian Papal Title Legate of Christ: The Petrine Office Temporal Rights of the Church Minority Orthodox and Old Catholic Churches

Doctrine and Christian Witness

Teaching, ecclesial unity, moral questions, clergy, mission, and public responsibility.

Doctrine of Just Defense Healing the Wounds of Division Ot Nachala Bog: Traditional Gender Roles and the Modern Crisis The Sacramental Priesthood and Women’s Ordination Authentic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mission and Service in the Church Clerical Marriage and Apostolic Integrity The Priesthood and Monarchy Use of Secular-Style Dress by Clergy

Saints, Heritage, and Household

People and traditions that illuminate the Church’s historical inheritance.

St. Aftimios Ofiesh Pope St. Leo X St. Edwin Caudill St. Raphael of Brooklyn Pan-Slavic Roman Unity Titles of the Pontifical and Imperial Household

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