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Santuário San Rafael Church of Antioch |
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An independent ministry in the Catholic Tradition |
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The Cross of Antioch incorporates mystical symbols from the esoteric traditions of Christianity. |
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About Us |
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Phone: 213-944-5560 E-mail: betoangel@aol.com |
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What is the Church of Antioch? The Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch is an independent Catholic jurisdiction, which forms part of the independent Catholic movement. Though we are not affiliated with either the Roman Communion or the Orthodox Communion, we have great love and respect for the traditional expressions of Catholic Christianity, and honor the great gift of apostolic succession which comes to us through both of the traditional communions. Called to a ministry of love and reconciliation for all, we make the seven sacraments freely available to all who approach our altars sincerely seeking communion with the Living Christ, without regard for such juridical matters as denominational affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other human obstacle to the all-encompassing love which is our heritage and destiny in God.
Santuário San Rafael Church of Antioch is a Los Angeles based parish ministry of the Church of Antioch which offers sacramental ministry, spiritual direction, and study opportunities in Christian mysticism to sincere seekers. We are part of the Diocese of Southern California for the Church of Antioch, Most Rev. Christina Fernandez, Bishop.
For information on the Church of Antioch in other places see: http://www.churchofantioch.org/ |
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Liberal and Catholic
While many independent Catholic churches (those churches, not in communion with Rome or the Eastern Orthodox, who nevertheless have valid Apostolic Succession), are traditionalist and often even stricter than the traditional churches, we are consciously and proudly liberal. That means that we don’t force our doctrine or views on anyone, and we compel no particular dogmas: instead, we hope and pray that each person takes their personal journey seriously and decides for themselves what they believe in regard to ultimate truth.
At the same time, we hold up LOVE as the guiding principle and affirm that the sacraments are channels of grace and love which connect us to the deep love and energy of the living Christ. |