Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Official Statement on Identity Misuse and Institutional Impersonation

ROME-RUTHENIA 9 April 2025 (NRom)

The Pontifical Court has issued the following statement: 

In a deeply concerning example of ecclesiastical and institutional identity theft, the United Roman-Ruthenian Church and Pontifical Imperial State have recently become the subject of blatant misrepresentation by an unofficial group falsely claiming association with our historic, original, and unique name, ecclesiastical heritage, and sovereign structures, as well as appropriated our own authentic affiliation with the United Nations.

Most troubling, one individual involved has not only appropriated sacred and sovereign nomenclature—including the unique name of Rome-Ruthenia, exclusively used by this Church and State—but has also plagiarized the full biography and dynastic identity of H.A.H. Prince-Bishop Radislav (Rutherford) I, including academic credentials, religious rank, and personal history.

This impersonation further extends to the unauthorized use of heraldic symbols and official insignia that are the intellectual and spiritual property of the Church and its recognized institutions.

We state unequivocally:

There is only one canonical United Roman-Ruthenian Church.
There is only one legitimate Prince-Bishop of Rome-Ruthenia.

The only official Church websites are: 

Any other organization or digital presence using our name, symbols, or lineage is acting in a false and unauthorized capacity.

We strongly caution all faithful and members of the public against deception or misrepresentation and will continue to act prudently to protect the integrity of the Church and State’s global mission.

— Holy Apostolic See of the United Roman-Ruthenian Church
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