PONTIFICAL ORDER OF ST. STEPHEN THE PATRIARCHAL CHAPTER OF THE PONTIFICAL COURT The Patriarchal Chapter, known as the Pontifical Order of St. Stephen, is the seniormost part of the Pontifical Court. Its role is to advise and support the ministry of His Holiness the Papa-Catholicos in the governance of the Gallo-Russo-Byzantine Catholicate, the Anglican Patriarchate of Rome, and the entire Imperial Roman Church. The members of the Chapter are Capitular Bishops of St. Stephen, Deans ad Honorem, Prelates di Fiochetto, and Canons, who are prelates that may be in minor orders, deacons, or priests. The Chapter is headed by a Dean, who is the senior-most prelate within the Pontifical Court. Additionally, the chief assistant to H.H.E. the Archfather and administrative leader of the Patriarchal Curia, the First Archdeacon, and the Chancellor are both members of the Chapter.      [Household] [Main Page]               Entire Contents Copyright © 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. Anglican Rite Roman Catholic Church. All Rights Reserved. The Anglican Rite Roman Catholic Church is a trademark.