Structure & Communion

  1. The Anglican Independent Communion Australia Inc. (AIC Australia), referred to as ‘the Church’, includes the British Diocese known as the Diocese of King Charles the First of England the Martyr.
  2. The Church is in full communion with the Anglican Independent Communion Worldwide and other like-faith churches as determined by the International College of Archbishops.
  3. The Church follows the historic Catholic Creeds and Ecumenical Councils, as developed in the Anglican tradition, and is a Continuing Church of the traditional Anglican Communion.
  4. The Church is a union of traditional Anglican clergy maintaining orthodoxy for the salvation of humanity and the glory of God. Accordingly, it affirms:
    • Jesus Christ as the Head of the Church, and its members as His servants.
    • The Holy Scriptures (King James Version & New King James Version) as containing all necessary for salvation.
    • The use of the Book of Common Prayer in authorised versions to maintain orthodox liturgy and worship.
    • The 39 Articles of Religion as applied to time and place, upholding the principles of Scripture, Tradition, and Reason.
    • The Holy Orders of Bishop, Priest, and Deacon, requiring officeholders to be men of high moral character.
    • The independence of congregations in property ownership, with clergy serving the Body of Christ collectively.
  5. No bishop, priest, deacon, or deaconess shall enter into inter-communion agreements with other churches without the written consent of the Archbishop.
  6. No bishop, priest, deacon, or deaconess shall act as Episcopal Visitor to any religious order without the written consent of the Archbishop.
  7. No bishop, priest, deacon, or deaconess shall engage in a personal Prelature with any Clerk in Holy Orders without the written consent of the Archbishop.
  8. No bishop or priest shall concelebrate the Eucharist with any female priest or bishop of any jurisdiction.
  9. The Priestly Order of Companions of Jesus (C.J.)
    • A monastic Order within the Anglican Independent Communion following the traditions of St. Francis of Assisi.
    • The Archabishop serves as Lord Abbot.
    • Membership is open to all priests (by nomination and acceptance by the Presiding Bishop/Lord Abbot/Grand Prior).
    • The Lord Abbot may invite male priests or ministers from other like-faith denominations.
    • The Order of St. Benedict is open to AIC Australia members upon nomination and acceptance.
    • Members commit to daily prayer, scripture study, and charitable works.
    • At meetings, members wear a white alb with a rope cincture/girdle.
    • No oblations (monetary offerings) are collected.
  10. The Military and Religious Order of St. Cornelius the Centurion shall be under the Church’s Spiritual Protection.

 
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