Plenary Indulgence Granted

PATRIARCHAL SEE 22 March 2020 (ORCNS) - By special faculties enjoyed by the Imperial Patriarchate, the Florentine Archfather granted a special plenary indulgence to all the faithful within the patriarchate or any of its apostolates and organisations, as well as those Christian faithful suffering anywhere in the world from any illness. The indulgence is given under the usual norms pertaining to indulgences.

The following video is of the blessing being given from the Archfather's domestic chapel.

Walsingham Guard Making a Difference During Global Uncertainty

PATRIARCHAL SEE 22 March 2020 (ORCNS) - During this time of confusion, the Walsingham Guard Division of Medicine and other elements of the government of the Imperial Patriarchate have been involved in helping to improve the global situation.

HHE the Florentine Archfather said, "The Walsingham Guard, with its proud heritage rooted in the Crusades, is filled with people from all walks of life who are dedicated to serving others. This time is no different, and I am not surprised that our members are rising to the occasion."

In a Time of Confusion, ARRCC System Proves Its Resilience

PATRIARCHAL SEE 22 March 2020 (ORCNS) - In a time in which many churches closing their doors to the very people who need spiritual support the most, the primary non-parochial, mission-based model of the Imperial Patriarchate, Anglican Rite Roman Catholic Church has proven itself to be resilient, flexible, and highly effective. Indeed, many churches and jurisdictions have mocked the approach used by the Imperial Patriarchate, yet are using the same or similar methods now. The focus is as it is always been, and that is on reaching the most people by the most effective means possible, and making the sacraments available to those who need them. In a time of panic, confusion, and uncertainty, the Imperial Patriarchate, Anglican Rite Roman Catholic Church has been able to continue precisely as it did before.

HHE the Florentine Archfather, Don Rutherford I, said, "Our system, which is quite ancient but with the augmentation of modern technology, has proven its worth. It is only as good as the people implementing it, though, and I am most thankful for the highly dedicated clergy and lay workers of the Imperial Patriarchate. In times of difficulty, just as in all times, we must rely first and foremost on the graces given through the Holy Church, the gift of God that we may never be alone."

Dichiarazione del Arcipadre della Situazione in Italia

PATRIARCHAL SEE 10 March 2020 (ORCNS) - SAIR Don Rutherford, Arcipadre Fiorentino e Patriarca Imperiale, ha fatto questa dichiarazione in merito della situazione attuale in Italia. 

"La situazione in italia, la terra molto cara al mio cuore, la terra storica del patrimonio del Patriarcato Imperiale, mi fa molto triste. Sono pleno di compassione per il popolo della peninsula italiana durante questo tempo di insicurezza e di confusione, durante questo tempo di quarantena nazionale. Prego al Santo Infante di Praga che Italia e tutto il mondo tornarà subito alla normalità. Questo non è tempo per il panico; invece è il tempo che richiede preghiere sincere ed azzioni logiche. Che Dio Omnipotente dia la sua benedizione al popolo d’Italia ed a tutto il mondo."

Ash Wednesday Patriarchal Allocution

PATRIARCHAL SEE 26 February 2020 (ORCNS) - HHE Archfather Don Rutherford gave the following Patriarchal Allocution on Ash Wednesday for the beginning of Lent. 

FROM the Florentine Household to the Christian faithful around the world and to the members of the Court of St. Mary of Walsingham, grace, peace, and Our Apostolic Blessing on this Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent in the year of our Lord 2020. First, let us turn our thoughts to those who are suffering from or af-fected in any way by the coronavirus, including those who have suf-fered significant travel disruptions. Similarly, let us turn our thoughts to those who suffer from any type of affliction or problem of health around the world.

As we begin our Lenten journey, we are reminded that this is a time of penance and preparation. We travel forward in the footsteps of our Lord towards the glory of the Resurrection that we experience on Easter Sunday. During this time of penance and preparation, it is all too tempting to focus on so-called acts of penance that are really quite empty because they are merely done for show. Such acts are of no avail, for they betray spiritual emptiness inside. Rather, we should focus on meaningful self-denial, such as acts of self-denial. These can take many forms, including small acts of charity, such as giving of one's time to help others.

During this Lenten season we should also reflect on the political discord that is plaguing so many areas of the world today. Far too often, people use their political differences as reasons to divide. Peo-ple place their political opinions often above more important matters, and the government leaders far too often are focused on political agendas rather than coming together, finding common ground and working towards the common good. On an international basis, we should seek a focus towards a community of nations – that is, each nation being a good citizen in the world. That is preferable to ex-treme nationalism, for nationalism places the interests only of one nation above that of the people of all nations.

Ahora, en memoria de nuestra sucesión de las casa españolas de Ivrea y Barcelona en Italia Imperial, quiero decir un saludo cordial y dar mi bendición Apostolica a los cristianos en las tierras hispanohab-lantes.

Anche, ricordando il nostro dovere come Custode della Sede Ap-ostolica di San Marco ad Aquileia, ed in onore di Nuova Roma, la nostra città di Firenze, imparto la mia benedizione Apostolica agli italiani in tutto il mondo.

And now, may Almighty God bless each of you as you go for-ward in faith in your Lenten journey.

Archbishop Dutton Named Titular Archbishop of the Patriarchal See

Archbishop
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PATRIARCHAL SEE 23 February 2020 (ORCNS) - HSH the Most Reverend Norman Dutton, retired Metropolitan Archbishop of the Anglican Independent Communion Worldwide was recently appointed as a titular Archbishop of the Patriarchal See by HIRH the Archfather. The titular archbishops are part of the Anticamera Nobile of the Patriarchal Household. Members are not always regular clergy of the Imperial Patriarchate, but are often also clergy of other jurisdictions in the Roman and Anglican traditions. Archbishop Dutton, a native of the United Kingdom, has a long record of service on an international basis and is a highly-respected cleric and humanitarian.

The Anticamera Nobile is the higher division within the traditional organisation of the Patriarchal Household. It is divided into two segments. The upper portion is known as the Chapter and is comprised of the Electoral Bishops, titular bishops and archbishops, honourary Deans, and Canons. The lower portion is known as the Camera, or Chamber, and includes the Patriarchal Chamberlains, as well as several traditional offices held by clerics or laity.

Baroque Music Translator Filip Adam Zieliński Receives Patriarchal Service Cross

Filip Adam Zieliński

CRACOW 30 December 2019 (ORCNS) - Filip Adam Zieliński, Esq., a Polish author, poet, and translator of hundreds of vocal works of Baroque composers, was recently awarded the Patriarchal Service Cross by HIRH Don Rutherford I, Florentine Archfather. The medal, part of the honours system of the Anglo-Italian Imperial Patriarchate, is awarded at the discretion of the Archfather for service to the Imperial Patriarchate or to the arts, sciences, or humanity. It was awarded in this case in recognition of Mr. Zieliński's service to the preservation of Baroque music through his translation of Baroque choral music into Polish. Given the role of the Anglo-Italian Imperial Patriarchate as a living continuation of both the Renaissance and Baroque, Mr. Zieliński's work was considered particularly relevant and important.

Filip Adam Zieliński, was born in the Royal Capital City of Cracow. His father, Adam Piotr Zieliński, is an artist, painter, Cracow Academy of Fine Arts graduate and a civil servant. Danuta Mariola Zielińska, his mother, works in gastronomy. Mr. Zieliński wrote his first translation in 2013 and has since translated hundreds of cantatas. Composers he has translated include J.S. Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, Johann Kuhnau, Johann Ludwig Bach, Johann Ernst Bach and Georg Melchior Hoffmann. Among his interests, except translating, there are such topics as medieval military and weapon, classical men’s fashion, Church’s history and liturgy.

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