HMEIRH the Very Rev. Gr.D.
Msgr. Douglas v.
Aschaffenburg
Chancellor of the
Pontifical Court
The Pontifical Chancery is a
central office of the Patriarchal Curia of the United Roman-Ruthenian
Church. Led by the Chancellor of the Pontifical Court, it serves as a
key legal-administrative representative of the Roman-Ruthenian Pope and
contributes significantly to the global life of the Church.
Founded on centuries of tradition, the Chancery safeguards the Church’s
memory through record-keeping, preservation of legislative acts, and
certification of official documents. In this role, the Chancellor acts
as an ecclesiastical notary, ensuring accuracy, continuity, and
accessibility in the Church’s governance. While non-jurisdictional, the
office provides vital support and may also represent the Prince-Bishop
of Rome-Ruthenia in certain delegated duties. Formally, it is housed within the First Section-General Affairs of the Pontifical Secretariat, the central administrative office of the Patriarchal Curia.
By virtue of his office, the Chancellor serves in both the Patriarchal
Curia and the Pontifical Court.
He also holds special responsibilities
defined by Canon Law, including assuming the duties of the First
Archdeacon when that office is vacant. The Chancellor likewise serves
in the Noble Company of St. Mary of Walsingham. Councils, Commissions,
and Committees, as well as certain other offices attached to the Curia
and Court are typically under the oversight of the Chancery. The
Chancellor's duties also include broad oversight of Section
Section-State Affairs of the Secretariat, which includes the Document
Office, Stephenian Archives, and Pontifical Apostolic Library.
Through this work, the Pontifical Chancery helps the Church continue in
faith and tradition, both today and for generations to come.
Canonical Status of the Church
Healing the Wounds of Division: Orthodox Old Catholicism
Apostolic Rescript on Exercise of Civil Authority by Clergy
Ot Nachala Bog - Encyclical on Traditional Gender Roles and the Modern Crisis
Statement on the Sacred Continuity of Rome, Holy Russia, and the Mission of the United Roman-Ruthenian Church
Declaration of the Supreme Pontiff on the Inheritance of Rome-Ruthenia
Fides Petraque - Apostolic Constitution on the Continuity of the Holy Apostolic See and the Providence of God
The Roman-Ruthenian Papal Title
Authentic Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion from Orthodox Christian Doctrine
Statement of Mission and Service in the Church
Canonical Married Bishops and Clergy
Temporal Rights of the Church
Use of Secular-Style Dress by Clergy of the United Roman-Ruthenian Church
Titles of the Pontifical and Imperial Household of Rome-Ruthenia
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