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American Orthodox Church of the United States (Western Orthodox) Articles of Incorporation 1969

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Title

American Orthodox Church of the United States (Western Orthodox) Articles of Incorporation 1969

Description

This Certificate of Incorporation, executed on March 12, 1969, formally established the American Orthodox Church of the United States (Western Orthodox) as a religious corporation under New York law and named Robert Mary Clement as its presiding officer. The document outlines the church's mission, governance, and authority to organize dioceses, ordain clergy, consecrate bishops, and establish churches and charitable institutions throughout the United States.

Source

Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com

Identifier

CBD_012

Citation

“American Orthodox Church of the United States (Western Orthodox) Articles of Incorporation 1969”, Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple, LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed September 13, 2026, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/exhibits/show/cbd/item/2667.