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Episcopal Statement
“We have the pleasure to integrate within the council the following:
Formation of a new arm, headed by Miss. Yasmina Evelyne Burckle (Roman Catholic), dedicated on meditation groups, specific prayers for those in need, and also organization of specific prayers groups for peace in countries at war”.
Email: frederic.liberation AT gmail.com
Miss Yasmina Evelyne Diane Burcklé
in charge of Southern Europe-See in Marseille(France)
Tel:33 768 458614
THIS DAY JUNE 14th 2016
Ecumenical Council
The Ecumenical Council is the highest authority of the Church of Saint Peter & Saint Paul.
The Council provides the spiritual direction and the ratifies the theology of the Church, its organization, its hierarchy, the means and the implementation of our missions and their leadership, and the ratification of agreements of fellowship with Christian churches of different denominations. There is to be a minimum of 12 members and a maximum of 25 members, including up to 5 lay members having serious theological training. The Council takes decisions by simple majority, regarding:
- Appointment of a new member (including secular).
- Admission of an Archbishop, Patriarch or Primate of a different Church and denomination.
- Expulsion of a member.
- Adoption of new articles in our Canons.
- Decisions regarding the Order of St. Paul and the Militia Sancti Pauli.
- Authority over the Lutheran University of St. Paul, about the decision regarding the award of a diploma “honoris causa”.
The Council meets annually unless under express notice from the Primate. Meetings may be held by telephone, video conference, emails, and important decisions delivered by postal mail.
Archbishopric:
7 Rue de la Marne, 7/32-RONCHIN, 59790, France.
Eastern Europe Clergy (as of 2019):
Poland-Bielarussia-Slovakia-Tchek rep.
Faustyn Mmt.Trusila
Radan Miroslav Chrobok
Oldrich Augustin Kral
Rudolf Jan Mosovsky
Asia Clergy (as of 2020)
India – Mgr Cardinal Kantharo Velpula
Indonesia = Princess Dayu Soekarno (Arb) (Dra)
Affiliation and Memorium
Here are some photos showing our affiliation, and in memory of some important people.
Communion
Our Church is in Full Communion with sister Christian churches (Orthodox and others).
The Church and its clergy are in historical apostolic succession through Orthodox and Catholic lines. However, this is NOT an assertion of doctrinal position or to deny the validity of ordination of other ministers of Christ in communion or ecumenism. God’s Grace and Mercy is a Holy Mystery.
Articles of religion
As established by the Archbishop of the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the Year of Our Lord 1996:
I) We believe in One God, Creator of the Universe, eternal, invisible and indivisible, incomprehensible, immutable, almighty, sage, just, and the abundant source of all good.
II) The Knowing of God. “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead.” – Rom 1:20. “But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.” – 1 Cor 8:6, 1 Tim 2:5, and 1 Cor 12:6.
III) Perfection of the Holy Scripture. We believe the Holy Scripture contains perfectly the Divine will and all men should believe in order to be saved. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:. That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”. – 2 Tim 3:16-17, and 2 Peter 1:21.
IV) Witnessing the Holy Trinity. The Father is not the Son, and the Son is not the Father. The Holy Ghost is neither the Father, nor the Son. Though, being separate, they are not divided nor merged. Only the Son was carnal. But the three are eternal and of the same essence. All the three are one, in truth, power, goodness and mercy. – Heb 1, Mat 3:16-17, Mat 29:19. “And the angel answered and said into her, the Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee. Therefore also that Holy things which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.” – Luke 1:35, 2 Cor 13:13, Rom 8:9, and Gal 4:6.
V) Divinity of Jesus Christ. We will quote the Nicene Creed: “We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God of very God; Begotten, not made; Being of one substance with the Father; By whom all things were made; Who for us men, and our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost. And was made man.” – Heb 1:2-3 “Hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on High.” – 1 Cor 8:6, 2 Cor 5:19, and Gal 4:4.
VI) Divinity of the Holy Ghost. He is the third person of the Holy Trinity, of the same essence, proceeding from the Father, He is of one substance. John, also Council of Toledo XI (A.D. 675).
VII) The Angels and the Creation. The Almighty created the good angels, to be His Messengers, and serve the chosen. Some fell into eternal damnation and became the enemies of God, the servants of Satan, with help of the bad Spirits. “For if God, spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to Hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment.” – 2 Peter 2:4, Heb 1:14, Matt 4:1-11.
VII) Original sin. We believe that through the disobedience of Adam, the Birth – sin was spread all over human kind. “As it is written. There is none righteous, no, not one.” – Rom 3:10, and Rom 4:12. “Wherefore, as one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.” – Rom 7:18-19.
IX) Incarnation of God’s Son. “For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son…” – Rom 8:3-32.
X) Justification by Faith. “We are accounted righteous before God, only for the merit of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by Faith and not for our own works or deserving.” – Rom 3:20. “Therefore by the deeds of Law there shall no flesh justified in His sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.” – Rom 4:2-5, Rom 8:29, Rom 8:33. “Who shall lay anything to the charge of God’s elect ? It is God that justifies.” – Rom 10:4-10, 1 Cor 2:12, 1 Cor 15:3. “For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures.” – Gal 2:16. “Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Jesus Christ, and not by the works of law: for by the works of law shall no faith be justified.” – Gal 2:21.
XII) Good works. “So likewise ye when ye shall have done all these things which are commanded you, say, ‘we are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.’” – Luke 17:10. God crown His gifts though grace. Then, Rom. 9:32, Rom 10:11-17, “And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. “- Rom 11:6. Also Gal 3:5, and James 2:14.
XIII) Universal Church. This Church is not limited to a place or some people. It is scattered and spread all over the world, united in the same Spirit, with the same will and through the power of Faith. “Neither shall they say, Lo here! or Lo there! Foe behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” – Eph 4:4, 2 Tim 2:19, Luke 17:21.
XIV) True Church. The True Church preaches the Gospel and administers Sacraments as Christ ordered. Churches have erred, not only in their manner of ceremonies, (Rev 3:15-16) but the worst in matters of Faith. Col 1:23, John 4:2, Rev 2:11, Acts 17:11, Matt 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.” Amen.
XV) Sacraments. There are two universal sacraments ordained of Christ our Lord in the Gospel: Baptism and the Supper of the Lord. “Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea spiritual meat. And did all drink of the same spiritual: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ” – 1 Cor 10:1-4. – For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you. That the Lord Jesus the same night in which was betrayed took bread: and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said: Take, eat; this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying. This cup is the New Testament in my blood, this do ye as often as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye shrew the Lord’s death till he come. Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord. – Matt 26:28.
XVI) Baptism. “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” – Mark 16:16. Thanks to His spilled blood Jesus Christ, abolishing circumcision for the gentiles, and ordained the sacrament of baptism. For this Saint Paul called baptism the circumcision of Christ. – Col. 2:11 “In whom also ye are circumcised with circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ.” – Rom 6:3-7, 1 Cor 6:11-13, Gal 3:27, Mat 28:19.
XVII) Lord’s Supper. “For this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” – Mat 26:28. “It is not the mouth who eats, but the Spirit through Faith. And we should stick to what Christ and the Apostles taught to us: It is a sacrament of our Redemption by Christ’s death”. “The Body of Christ is given, taken and eaten in the Supper only after a heavenly and spiritual manner”. We accept consubstantiation. – 1 Cor 11:20-29, Acts 2:41-42, John 26:26-29, Eph 3:17. “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye being rooted and grounded in love.” – Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:14-20, John 6:27-58. “Jesus answered and said unto them. This the work of God, that ye believe on Him whom he that sent me, and Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth in me shall never thirst. Verily, verily, I say into you, He that believeth in me hath everlasting life. I am the bread of Life, Whoso eatheth my flesh and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day”.
XVIII) Marriage of Ministers. Bishops, Ministers and Deacons are not commanded by God’s Law, to abstain from marriage. It is lawful for them to marry as they shall judge the same to serve better to Godliness. – 1 Cor 7:1-9, Paul defined very well his minister suggesting only “But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.” Those words are for a man entrusted in a perilous mission and of course in those times it wouldn’t have been wise to have a wife to share the tribulations.
XIX) Charismas. We have to look into the first epistle of Paul to Corinthians to understand the spiritual gifts: (1 Cor 12:4-11, 1 Cor 12:27-31) Paul provides both presence and action of the Holy Spirit within God’s community. This spirit ecstasy was known in all the Pauline communities. First Epistle to Corinthians, Chapter 12, provides us with a definition of the three (3) different kinds of charismas.
XIX a.) Understanding. Discerning of spirits, prophecy, interpretation, speaking in tongues.
XIX b) Power. Gift of healing, miracles, expulsion of evils.
XIX b) Service. Gift of teaching and evangelizing (Apostles, Prophets, Doctors), Charity (Distributing alms, etc.) This Chapter enlightens us with impermanence and development of charisma’s within the Church of Christ. Though, Paul fears, tricks (For the gift of tongues he asks not to be more than three, with the help of an interpreter, God is God of peace!). The liturgy of the Word cannot degenerate into a demonic session. Therefore, we say that, as long as the charismatic Churches are organized in their celebrations, and without “tricks”, they are fully in accordance with the Gospel as long as they are not fundamentalist and adapt to our times.
XX) Confession of Sin. A person will inevitably return to sin, a self created hell, leading to self destructive altitudes whether short, or long-term. We cannot lie to God as He knows everything. “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” – Gal 6:7. The only confession is the one in Christ – Matt 10:32.
XXI) Revelation – The Last Judgment. “For the Lord Himself shall descend form heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first.” – 1 Thes 4:16. “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that everyone may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.” – 2 Cor 5:10, and Matt 12:36. The good and the chosen will see the accomplishment of their total redemption, that is why we are waiting for this day with joy, comfort and Faith. “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be anymore pain: for the former things are passed away.” – Rev 21:4, also 1 Peter 4:5 and 2 Peter 2:9. The Lord knoweth how to deliver the Godly out of temptation and to reserve the unjust unto the day of the judgment, to be punished.” – 1 Cor. 15:51-54, 2 Cor 5:10, 2 Thes 1:10, 2 Tim 4:1 and Heb 9:27, Heb 10:27.
References:
- The New Testament of Our Lord Jesus Christ – The authorized King James version.
- The Book of common prayer – The Episcopal Church in the U.S.A. 1789 A.D.
- Confession of Faith in Belgium and the Low Countries – 1561 A.D., Den Haag.
- Martin Luther – Confession of Augsburg – 1530 A.D.
Copyright and trademarked By the Most Rt. Rev. Prof. Dr. F. P. Burckle.
History
The Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is headed by the Most Reverend Prof.Dr. Frederick P. Burckle von Aarburg since 1996.
The title “archbishop” was introduced first in the East, in the 4th century, as an honorary distinction. At the present day the title of Archbishop is retained in the various Orthodox (Oriental and Eastern) Churches, the Anglican Church, the Roman Catholic Church, and some Evangelical Churches. The Archbishop designates and consecrates the Ministers, Deacons and Deaconesses, Archdeacons, Regional Bishops and Bishops “in partibus infidelium”. Being a worldwide ministry and church, we have many dioceses.
Decree Motu Proprio C/2012
House Bürcklé-Aarburg-Antigonis
Frederic I Antigonis,
By the Grace of God Count Bürcklé von Aarburg,Palatine Prince Count of Tespias, Royal Duke of Antigonis ,Palatine Prince, Palatine Duke of Bathanaea, Marquis de Casaqui, Torre de Sao Gabriel Arcanjo, etc, Head of Name and Arms of the Archiepiscopal, Countal, Sovereign & Grand Ducal House Bürckle-Aarburg-Antigonis,
Hereby integrate as inheritance of the Historical, Spiritual and Religious History of our House, the Sovereign Chivalric and Religious Order of Saint Paul on which Rightful authority was granted to H.G.Frederic Patrice H.Bürcklé called von Aarburg by His Beatitude Ignatius IV (+ of blessed memory),Primate of the “Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All The East”See in Damascus, by document dated 23/05/1987, from Damascus (Syria), signed by Bishop Elias Kfoury, Vicary, and registered with the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of the Antiochian See under the No.87/177/552, and then formally given to us during a reception in the presence of His Beatitude Ignatius IV, and Monsignor Gabriel Saliby(+), on June 23d, 1988, at the headquarters of the Diocesan Administration, 22 Avenue Kleber, Paris (16) Antiochian Orthodox Metropole for Western and Central Europe.
In addition, for June 29th 2013 an Ecumenical Grand Council will be elected. Said Council will hold Moral and Spiritual High Authority over all decisions about of the Order of Saint Paul,therefore all Constituting Members would be considered as Spiritual Protectors of the Sovereign Order of Saint Paul.
Signed and sealed with our hands December 18, 2012
H.G.Frédéric P.Bürcklé dit von Aarburg und Antigonis
Sovereign Protector & Grand Master
Divine Rights and Sovereign Background
The theory of Sovereignity following which the Kings are invested of their Power by God, comes from the Epistle of Paul to Romans: “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God… For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil… For he is the minister of God to thee for good… Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.” – Rom 13:1-5. This tradition was set by Constantine (4th century): The Royal office is sacred, certified by the anointment ritual (NB1) granting legitimacy to the Power. Without the Church a King does not hold the Divine Power.
Summary about the Divine Right in History
Let’s look back in history. In France, since 500 A.D., when Clovis was baptized in the city of Reims, following the tradition by Bishop St Remi, the Kings of France were anointed in this city. In 1804, when Napoleon Bonaparte had the Parliament voted an hereditary Empire, he needed to be consecrated by the Pope; France being a Catholic Country then. The story between Pope Pie VII and Napoleon is not the purpose of this introduction; it is only to state that Napoleon needed the spiritual and Divine Right given and exercised by the Pope in order to legitimise his Title. In Germany, Frederic II (1194-1250), King of Sicily and German Emperor, as deposited during the Council of Lyon in 1245 by Innocent IV.
*N.B.
1. Anointed: The one who received unction (NB2) – The gesture of moistening with oil the forehead of a new King invested him with a religious character. This meant the Head of the chosen people was set aside for God, becoming His representative on earth.
2. Unction: Anointed and Messiah have the same meaning, following the Jewish tradition, the one who received from God an unction consecrating him as the Head and liberator of the chosen Nation.
Episcopal Statements:
1. We say a Monarch may grant nobility titles as long as he reigns. A monarch either deposited or in exile, or his legitimate descendants may issue Letters Patent and elevate to Peerage an individual, as long as they were anointed “in partibus” by legitimate Prelates from the various churches of Christ.
2. We say the Heads of the various churches of Christ may grant nobility titles. But true legitimacy comes from God, and therefore from the Church. That is the reason why we are vested with the power of acknowledging nobility titles, through our chivalric Order and its College of Nobles and Chivalry.
On this 9th day of February of 2005,
On Behalf of the Order of Saint Paul, The Grand Chancellor;
On Behalf of The Church of St Peter and St Paul, The Archbishop;
On Behalf of The St. Thomas-a-Becket and Wesley Synod, The Archbishop for Mainland Europe;
The Most Rev.Dr.Frederick P.Burckle von Aarburg
History of the Holy Order of Saint Paul in Brief
Hospitality, defense of the feeble and the persecuted, teaching and care of the sick are the human and earthly manifestation of the Divine part in us.
In actual fact the heavenly origin of the Chivalric Orders goes back to the Patriarchs Abraham, Loth and Tobie; They exercised hospitality when hosting the angels.
During the Roman Empire the Orders took shape, but it is truly with the birth of the Christianity that several hospitaller institutions were born. For those who welcomed our Lord, such as Martha who devoted herself to thrift and hospitality, are role models.
The very first Christian Order (St. Lazarus) was established during the first Council of Jerusalem by the Apostles, after Pentecost, before parting, in 34 A.D.
Paul and Barnabas helped Saint Peter set up the Antioch See in 42 A.D. One may say the Order of St Paul was already established as an Ordo. The Holy Apostle was entrusted with the financing of the Churches, and some men were in charge of transporting funds as well as protecting the Apostle.
Titus (+96 A.D.) was already at Saint Paul’s side, being the first Knight of St Paul since 34 A.D. (Titus 1:4-14,3:12-14).
For nearly two millennium the Order was geographically bound to Turkey and the Middle East. Its members formed some kind of brotherhood within the Oriental Church.
At the time of the international armed conflict in Lebanon from 1974-1991, forewarning many dangers for Christendom, some High Ranking Dignitaries of the Oriental Orthodox Church vested Count Frederick P.Burcklé with the Divine Command to organize the Order as an International Institution.
2005 -“Divine Rights and Legitimacy” Most Rev. Dr. F.Burckle.
The Episcopal “fons honorum”
In accordance with an ancient tradition now older than a millennium, the Bishops and Archbishops possess a real “ius honorum”, which is exercised only partly.
The “ius honorum” is the prerogative and the right of a sovereign (and/or spiritual) power, authorized by law and/or the custom to create and to grant the nobility noble titles, the knighthood, coat of arms, and the honorary decorations and distinctions of merit.
The “fons honorum” (source or fountain of honors) rests within the person, the assembly or the elected body entitled to the “potestas” or to the public powers as materialized by the political or spiritual sovereignty, and sometimes both. The “fons honorum” is within a reigning or abdicated monarch (in exile) or the head of a royal house.
Council Resolution 5/09
There are more self-styled orders today. We definitively chose and decided, under Resolution 5/09 of the Grand Council, to limit the number of knights and dames to 1,000 (one thousand). They would either be nobles (with acknowledgement of our College of Nobles and Chivalry), or men and dames of God, such as clergy, pastors, priests and ministers. We are ecumenical, whereby our Church has signed various agreements of Full Communion with sister churches (e.g. Orthodox, Methodist/Wesleyan, and Anglican South America). As of Resolution 5/09, the Noble and Religious (Associative) Order of Saint Paul (N.R.S.P.) is now the Church’s arm for awarding honors and privileges. – By the Decree and Decision of the Grand Council, 5/09.