The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Province of Australia, India & Oceania
CONSECRATION MANDATE
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world
Greetings
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend John Langley,
by Divine Permission a Bishop of Christ’s Church,
Metropolitan Archbishop of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Primate of the Province of Australia, India & Oceania
residing in Landsdale, Perth, Western Australia,
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
The Rev’d. Rajan Babu
of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been assured,
being Consecrated and Appointed as a Bishop in
The Anglican Episcopal Church International – India.
Principal Consecrator
Metropolitan Archbishop The Most Rev’d. Dr. John Langley CJ.
Co-Consecrators
Most Rev’d. Dr. T. Spurgeon. Metropolitan of The Anglican Episcopal Church of India.
Most Rev’d. Dr. Paul Raj. Metropolitan of Bethel Anglican Episcopal Church of India.
The said Consecration will take place at the Bethel Anglican Church,
Kadur, Karnataka State, South India.on the Fifteenth day of August in the Blessed year of our Lord 2015.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Landsdale, this 9th September 2014,
and in the 8th year of our Consecration.
The Anglican Episcopal Church International (AECI - Malawi)
AECI - Malawi was welcomed into Full Communion and Fellowship with The Anglican Episcopal Church International on 18th June 2014.
Three priests, Fr's Augustine Phondo, Joel Maland and Michael Mtabo
were incardinated as priests and made members of the Order of the Companions of Jesus.
Archiepiscopal Visitation 2014
Province of Australia, India & Oceania
CONSECRATION MANDATE
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world
Greetings
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend John Langley,
by Divine Permission a Bishop of Christ’s Church,
Metropolitan Archbishop of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Primate of the Province of Australia, India & Oceania
residing in Landsdale, Perth, Western Australia,
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
The Rev’d. Rajan Babu
of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been assured,
being Consecrated and Appointed as a Bishop in
The Anglican Episcopal Church International – India.
Principal Consecrator
Metropolitan Archbishop The Most Rev’d. Dr. John Langley CJ.
Co-Consecrators
Most Rev’d. Dr. T. Spurgeon. Metropolitan of The Anglican Episcopal Church of India.
Most Rev’d. Dr. Paul Raj. Metropolitan of Bethel Anglican Episcopal Church of India.
The said Consecration will take place at the Bethel Anglican Church,
Kadur, Karnataka State, South India.on the Fifteenth day of August in the Blessed year of our Lord 2015.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Landsdale, this 9th September 2014,
and in the 8th year of our Consecration.
The Anglican Episcopal Church International (AECI - Malawi)
AECI - Malawi was welcomed into Full Communion and Fellowship with The Anglican Episcopal Church International on 18th June 2014.
Three priests, Fr's Augustine Phondo, Joel Maland and Michael Mtabo
were incardinated as priests and made members of the Order of the Companions of Jesus.
Archiepiscopal Visitation 2014
Archbishop’s Visitation to the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands 24th – 29th April 2014.
A well planned Programme and Itinerary had been arranged and delivered for the Archiepiscopal Visitation to the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands by Metropolitan Archbishop John Langley.
Shortly after arriving at Honiara, the Archbishop was very pleased to celebrate the Holy Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church at Mount Kopal. After the Service, the Archbishop was treated to lively singing, dancing entertainment and feasting provided by the parishioners.
The following morning he was able to meet with Bishop Lonsdale and discuss relevant Church topics etc. In the late afternoon Archbishop John, Bishop Lonsdale and a delegation from ECOSI left Honiara by boat for Isabel Island.
At Kolotubi, the Archbishop was greeted by the Marching Band and Singers and Flower Girls who led him to the Community Meeting Place. The Priests, Chiefs, Elders, Mother’s Union, Parishioners and children greeted him. They also welcomed him in speech and song.
At Evensong in the late afternoon, in the Church of Christ the King, the Archbishop administered Confirmation to 23 children. This was followed by a programme of feasting and entertainment.
The next morning, Archbishop John celebrated the Holy Eucharist, preached and administered Holy Communion to the newly Confirmed children receiving their First Holy Communion. It was a very moving Service.
A programme of feasting and activities followed the Service. Archbishop John presented a Bible to Fr. Gabrial parish priest of Kolotubi and a donation from St Luke’s, Sale Australia to Bishop Lonsdale. Farewell speeches were made. The parishioners sang ‘God be with you till we meet again’ to the Archbishop before he gave his final blessing.
The Metropolitan Archbishop was uplifted and humbled by his Visitation. The love, fellowship and friendship of The Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands were sincerely expressed to the Archbishop. He was so grateful to Bishop Lonsdale, Priests, Chiefs, elders and Parishioners and to all for the care, planning, help, rehearsing and cooking etc which was so lovingly prepared for his Visit.
The Anglican Episcopal Church International Province of Australia, India & Oceania
CONSECRATION MANDATE
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world
Greetings
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend John Langley,
by Divine Permission a Bishop of Christ’s Church,
Metropolitan Archbishop of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Primate of the Province of Australia, India & Oceania
residing in Landsdale, Perth, Western Australia,
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
The Rev’d. Emmanuel Eventhough Nyamusa
of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been assured,
being Consecrated, Appointed and Installed as a Bishop in
The Episcopal Anglican Church in Zimbabwe
to serve in the Diocese of The Holy Trinity, Zimbabwe.
Principal Consecrator
Bishop of Victoria, Australia, The Right Rev’d. Stuart Lawson
The said Consecration will take place at the Dutch Reformed Church,
City Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe
on the Twenty-first day of June in the Blessed year of our Lord 2014.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Landsdale, this 9th April 2014,
and in the 7th year of our Consecration.
A Concordat of Full Communion
was entered into
between
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and
The Episcopal Anglican Church in Zimbabwe.
We welcome into fellowship
the Priests, Deacons and Congregations.
The Rev'd. Rajan Babu CJ.
has been appointed as an Honorary Canon of
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and also
the Personal Representative of
the Metropolitan Archbishop
for the Province of India
The Indian Harvest Mission
is Affiliated and in Full Communion with
The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
The Metropolitan Archbishop, Most Rev'd. John Langley, will make an Archiepiscopal Visitation
to The Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands, 24th April 2014 to 29th April 2014.
The Indian Christian Theological College of
The Anglican Episcopal Church (India)
has been affiliated with
The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
We welcome the Staff and Students into fellowship.
A Concordat of Full Communion
was entered into
between
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and
The Anglican Episcopal Church (India).
We welcome into fellowship
The Most. Rev'd. Benny Yesu,
Bishops Arul Moses and Dava Sagayam
together with their Priests and Congregations.
4th August 2013
The Most Rev'd Clive Reginald Read (Archbishop of Europe)
has resigned from the Anglican Episcopal Church International
and has transferred to
the Anglican Independent Communion Worldwide
to be installed as Metropolitan of AICW.
We acknowledge and thank him for his service
and pray God's blessings on his new appointment.
Concordat of Full Communion
has been entered into between
The Anglican Episcopal Church - International
and
The Anglican Independent Communion - Worldwide Province of Chile.
We welcome
Metropolitan Archbishop Jorge Roderiguez Escobar
into Full Communion and Fellowship
together with his Churches, Clergy and People.
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus Norman S Dutton
has been restored to the rank and dignity of
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus of the Anglican Independent Communion -Worldwide.
Mr Patteson Mane, of Honiara, Solomon Islands,
has been appointed as
Personal Lay Chaplain to Metropolitan Archbishop John Langley.
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
INSTALLATION MANDATE
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world.
Greetings
I, the Most Reverend Doctor Norman Sydney Dutton,
by Divine Permission an Archbishop of Christ’s Church,
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
residing in Timperley, Altrincham in the County Palatine of Chester, England,
let it be known that I having given the matter prayerful consideration, and having consulted
with my Brother Bishops we are desirous of Installing the following Archbishop as our
Metropolitan Archbishop
The Most Rev’d. Dr. Melvyn John Langley CJ
Of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of
Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been well assured.
The said Installation will take place at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sale,
in the State of Victoria, Australia. (by kind permission of the Pastor and church members)
On the 15th day of July in the Blessed year of our Lord 2012.
The Rt. Rev’d Stuart James Lawson
being duly authorized by me to carry out the said Installation on our behalf.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Altrincham
this 4th day of May 2012 in the 14th year of our Consecration.
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Province of Australia, India & Oceania
CONSECRATION MANDATE
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world
Greetings
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend John Langley,
by Divine Permission a Bishop of Christ’s Church,
Archbishop of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Province of Australia, India & Oceania
residing in Landsdale, Perth, Western Australia,
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
Reverend Stuart James Lawson
of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been assured,
being Consecrated and Appointed as a Bishop in
The Anglican Episcopal Church International -Australia -
to serve in the Diocese of Victoria, Australia.
Principal Consecrator
Archbishop of Australia, India & Oceania, The Most Rev’d. John Langley
The said Consecration will take place at Sale, Victoria, Australia
on the Fifteenth day of July in the Blessed year of our Lord 2012.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Landsdale, this 12th day of March 2012,
and in the 5th year of our Consecration.
The Rt. Rev'd. Dr. Lonsdale Hoamana CJ (Hon)ThD., Bishop of The Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands,
is very pleased to welcome The Calvary Worship Centre of Kenya
as an Associated Church with ECOSI.
He sent Pastor Evans Ogada and his Church his warmest Christian greetings and his Apostolic Blessing upon their ministry.
A well planned Programme and Itinerary had been arranged and delivered for the Archiepiscopal Visitation to the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands by Metropolitan Archbishop John Langley.
Shortly after arriving at Honiara, the Archbishop was very pleased to celebrate the Holy Eucharist at Holy Trinity Church at Mount Kopal. After the Service, the Archbishop was treated to lively singing, dancing entertainment and feasting provided by the parishioners.
The following morning he was able to meet with Bishop Lonsdale and discuss relevant Church topics etc. In the late afternoon Archbishop John, Bishop Lonsdale and a delegation from ECOSI left Honiara by boat for Isabel Island.
At Kolotubi, the Archbishop was greeted by the Marching Band and Singers and Flower Girls who led him to the Community Meeting Place. The Priests, Chiefs, Elders, Mother’s Union, Parishioners and children greeted him. They also welcomed him in speech and song.
At Evensong in the late afternoon, in the Church of Christ the King, the Archbishop administered Confirmation to 23 children. This was followed by a programme of feasting and entertainment.
The next morning, Archbishop John celebrated the Holy Eucharist, preached and administered Holy Communion to the newly Confirmed children receiving their First Holy Communion. It was a very moving Service.
A programme of feasting and activities followed the Service. Archbishop John presented a Bible to Fr. Gabrial parish priest of Kolotubi and a donation from St Luke’s, Sale Australia to Bishop Lonsdale. Farewell speeches were made. The parishioners sang ‘God be with you till we meet again’ to the Archbishop before he gave his final blessing.
The Metropolitan Archbishop was uplifted and humbled by his Visitation. The love, fellowship and friendship of The Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands were sincerely expressed to the Archbishop. He was so grateful to Bishop Lonsdale, Priests, Chiefs, elders and Parishioners and to all for the care, planning, help, rehearsing and cooking etc which was so lovingly prepared for his Visit.
The Anglican Episcopal Church International Province of Australia, India & Oceania
CONSECRATION MANDATE
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world
Greetings
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend John Langley,
by Divine Permission a Bishop of Christ’s Church,
Metropolitan Archbishop of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Primate of the Province of Australia, India & Oceania
residing in Landsdale, Perth, Western Australia,
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
The Rev’d. Emmanuel Eventhough Nyamusa
of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been assured,
being Consecrated, Appointed and Installed as a Bishop in
The Episcopal Anglican Church in Zimbabwe
to serve in the Diocese of The Holy Trinity, Zimbabwe.
Principal Consecrator
Bishop of Victoria, Australia, The Right Rev’d. Stuart Lawson
The said Consecration will take place at the Dutch Reformed Church,
City Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe
on the Twenty-first day of June in the Blessed year of our Lord 2014.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Landsdale, this 9th April 2014,
and in the 7th year of our Consecration.
A Concordat of Full Communion
was entered into
between
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and
The Episcopal Anglican Church in Zimbabwe.
We welcome into fellowship
the Priests, Deacons and Congregations.
The Rev'd. Rajan Babu CJ.
has been appointed as an Honorary Canon of
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and also
the Personal Representative of
the Metropolitan Archbishop
for the Province of India
The Indian Harvest Mission
is Affiliated and in Full Communion with
The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
The Metropolitan Archbishop, Most Rev'd. John Langley, will make an Archiepiscopal Visitation
to The Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands, 24th April 2014 to 29th April 2014.
The Indian Christian Theological College of
The Anglican Episcopal Church (India)
has been affiliated with
The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
We welcome the Staff and Students into fellowship.
A Concordat of Full Communion
was entered into
between
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
and
The Anglican Episcopal Church (India).
We welcome into fellowship
The Most. Rev'd. Benny Yesu,
Bishops Arul Moses and Dava Sagayam
together with their Priests and Congregations.
4th August 2013
The Most Rev'd Clive Reginald Read (Archbishop of Europe)
has resigned from the Anglican Episcopal Church International
and has transferred to
the Anglican Independent Communion Worldwide
to be installed as Metropolitan of AICW.
We acknowledge and thank him for his service
and pray God's blessings on his new appointment.
Concordat of Full Communion
has been entered into between
The Anglican Episcopal Church - International
and
The Anglican Independent Communion - Worldwide Province of Chile.
We welcome
Metropolitan Archbishop Jorge Roderiguez Escobar
into Full Communion and Fellowship
together with his Churches, Clergy and People.
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus Norman S Dutton
has been restored to the rank and dignity of
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus of the Anglican Independent Communion -Worldwide.
Mr Patteson Mane, of Honiara, Solomon Islands,
has been appointed as
Personal Lay Chaplain to Metropolitan Archbishop John Langley.
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
INSTALLATION MANDATE
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world.
Greetings
I, the Most Reverend Doctor Norman Sydney Dutton,
by Divine Permission an Archbishop of Christ’s Church,
Metropolitan Archbishop Emeritus of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
residing in Timperley, Altrincham in the County Palatine of Chester, England,
let it be known that I having given the matter prayerful consideration, and having consulted
with my Brother Bishops we are desirous of Installing the following Archbishop as our
Metropolitan Archbishop
The Most Rev’d. Dr. Melvyn John Langley CJ
Of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of
Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been well assured.
The said Installation will take place at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sale,
in the State of Victoria, Australia. (by kind permission of the Pastor and church members)
On the 15th day of July in the Blessed year of our Lord 2012.
The Rt. Rev’d Stuart James Lawson
being duly authorized by me to carry out the said Installation on our behalf.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Altrincham
this 4th day of May 2012 in the 14th year of our Consecration.
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Province of Australia, India & Oceania
CONSECRATION MANDATE
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To all the faithful in Christ Jesus throughout the world
Greetings
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend John Langley,
by Divine Permission a Bishop of Christ’s Church,
Archbishop of The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Province of Australia, India & Oceania
residing in Landsdale, Perth, Western Australia,
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
Reverend Stuart James Lawson
of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been assured,
being Consecrated and Appointed as a Bishop in
The Anglican Episcopal Church International -Australia -
to serve in the Diocese of Victoria, Australia.
Principal Consecrator
Archbishop of Australia, India & Oceania, The Most Rev’d. John Langley
The said Consecration will take place at Sale, Victoria, Australia
on the Fifteenth day of July in the Blessed year of our Lord 2012.
Given under our Seal and Signature at Landsdale, this 12th day of March 2012,
and in the 5th year of our Consecration.
The Rt. Rev'd. Dr. Lonsdale Hoamana CJ (Hon)ThD., Bishop of The Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands,
is very pleased to welcome The Calvary Worship Centre of Kenya
as an Associated Church with ECOSI.
He sent Pastor Evans Ogada and his Church his warmest Christian greetings and his Apostolic Blessing upon their ministry.
The Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus
6th April 2011
Archbishop John Langley has been appointed as Grand Prior of The Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus for the Province of Australia, India and Oceania.
He has received the Clergy of ECOSI as members of The Companions of Jesus.
This authorises, enables and encourages the Bishop and Priests of ECOSI to include the initials CJ after their names.
Rt. Rev'd. Dr. Lonsdale Hoamana CJ.,(Hon)ThD.
Rev'd. Fr. Gabrial Maneara CJ
Rev'd. Fr. Lot Sorumana CJ
Rev'd. Fr. Jebo Farosi CJ
The Priestly Order of the Companions of Jesus is only open to male priests and bishops. Members are expected to set aside part of each day for personal prayer and the reading of the Bible and spend time regularly helping the needy within their community.
Solomon Star News...........reported on Tuesday 12th October 2010
New bishop for Episcopal Church
FATHER Lonsdale Hoamana was consecrated as an Anglican Bishop for the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands.
He was consecrated at the beginning of this month by Bishop John Langley, Archbishop-elect of the Anglican Episcopal Church International – Province of Australia and Oceania.
The Consecration of Bishop Lonsdale took place at Koge Village on Isabel Province.
The church was packed with members of ECOSI and invited guests who had travelled there for the Service.
Bishop Lonsdale processed in traditional costume into the church with his parents.He was anointed with oil and then attired in his Episcopal robes etc. He was presented with his ring, crosier and mitre.
Bishop Lonsdale now has oversight of the priests and churches as the Bishop of the Solomon Islands for the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands.
He is based at Trinity Church, Kopol, Honiara.
ECOSI is a traditional Anglican church in style of worship and beliefs.
For further information see their website: www.ecosi.weebly.com
The day following his Consecration, Bishop Hoamana then installed Bishop John Langley as Archbishop of the Province of Australia and Oceania.
New bishop for Episcopal Church
FATHER Lonsdale Hoamana was consecrated as an Anglican Bishop for the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands.
He was consecrated at the beginning of this month by Bishop John Langley, Archbishop-elect of the Anglican Episcopal Church International – Province of Australia and Oceania.
The Consecration of Bishop Lonsdale took place at Koge Village on Isabel Province.
The church was packed with members of ECOSI and invited guests who had travelled there for the Service.
Bishop Lonsdale processed in traditional costume into the church with his parents.He was anointed with oil and then attired in his Episcopal robes etc. He was presented with his ring, crosier and mitre.
Bishop Lonsdale now has oversight of the priests and churches as the Bishop of the Solomon Islands for the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands.
He is based at Trinity Church, Kopol, Honiara.
ECOSI is a traditional Anglican church in style of worship and beliefs.
For further information see their website: www.ecosi.weebly.com
The day following his Consecration, Bishop Hoamana then installed Bishop John Langley as Archbishop of the Province of Australia and Oceania.
September 30th - 5th October 2010. 2nd Visitation to Solomon Islands
Archbishop John's second Visit to Solomon Islands
Here is John's report from his latest visit to The Solomon Islands:
Bishop John returned to the Solomon Islands at the beginning of October in order to Consecrate one of the Priests of the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands as a Bishop in the Anglican tradition.
After arriving in Honiara, he had a few hours respite before taking the 7 hour boat ride to the island of Isabel. The services were to take place in the village of Koge, high in the mountains, which was the home village of Father Lonsdale Hoamana who was to be made Bishop. The village was an hour and three quarters travel by Massey-Ferguson tractor and trailer. Added to which there was also a 30 minutes trek down a very, very steep ‘pathway’!
The ‘pathway’ was very narrow, no vehicle access at all, slippery and with two small streams to wade through. Because of its inhospitability the villagers had cut steps (nearly 200) out of the clay and mud for Bishop John. He only fell down once!
He was met along the trek by warriors, flower girls, marching choir, chiefs, clergy and elders, who escorted him into the village.
All the villagers had assembled to greet him. Welcome songs were sung; he was met by Village Chief, welcome speeches were made and then breakfast. A room has been prepared for him in the ‘guest house’. Outside, an enclosure had been made and a portable flushing toilet had been provided, together with a shower. Running water supplied from a waterfall just outside the village.
The village children were all pleased and enjoyed playing with the balloons which Bishop John had taken for them.
The programme for this visit had been planned out and was well-timed. Time had been arranged for Bishop John and clergy to meet for a rehearsal for the Consecration Service.
After the afternoon drums had been sounded, all the villagers made their way up a steep embankment to the Church ready for the service. The church was packed. The processional party left the vestry and walked to the main entrance of the church. They processed in, with Father Lonsdale in traditional costume escorted by his parents and preceded by women dancers.
The service of Consecration for the new bishop was very moving for all who took part. All was done with great dignity and sense of the occasion. The new Bishop was given his symbols of Episcopal Office ie., crozier, ring, bible, cross, cope and mitre. His head and hands were anointed with Oil. Prayers were said, hymns sung, and all was done with due reverence by clergy and congregation. The service of Holy Communion continued with the new Bishop as celebrant.
After his first blessing as Bishop and photo opportunities, all made their way down to the village meeting area to prepare for the evening feast and entertainment. What a feast had been prepared! Plenty for everyone. And then various groups from the other villages presented their contributions in song and dance.
It had been arranged that the first duty of the new Bishop would be to install Bishop John as an Archbishop of the Anglican Episcopal Church International. This duly took place the following morning at the 6:30 am service of Holy Communion. Bishop Lonsdale must be the first Bishop in history to install a Bishop as an Archbishop within 15 hours of his own consecration!
After the service, everyone gathered for breakfast. Then final farewell speeches were made, the choirs sang and Archbishop John was presented with gifts of a beautiful hand carved wooden chalice and also a ‘hanging basket’ hand made out of hundreds of polished shells.
Having said goodbyes, Archbishop John and party had to make their way back up the mountain path before getting on the tractor. What a climb! It took nearly one and three quarter hours to reach the plateau where the tractor was! It was so hot and humid!
After the boat ride back to Honiara there was a couple of hours to refresh before setting off for the next appointed service at Kopol. Bishop John felt quite at home at the church in Kopol as he has visited there on his previous trip.
The people of the Solomon Islands certainly know how to treat an Archbishop; how to feed him and look after him as best they can. They have great respect for their clergy.
The next day and a half were spent relaxing before the flights back home to Australia.
Here is John's report from his latest visit to The Solomon Islands:
Bishop John returned to the Solomon Islands at the beginning of October in order to Consecrate one of the Priests of the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands as a Bishop in the Anglican tradition.
After arriving in Honiara, he had a few hours respite before taking the 7 hour boat ride to the island of Isabel. The services were to take place in the village of Koge, high in the mountains, which was the home village of Father Lonsdale Hoamana who was to be made Bishop. The village was an hour and three quarters travel by Massey-Ferguson tractor and trailer. Added to which there was also a 30 minutes trek down a very, very steep ‘pathway’!
The ‘pathway’ was very narrow, no vehicle access at all, slippery and with two small streams to wade through. Because of its inhospitability the villagers had cut steps (nearly 200) out of the clay and mud for Bishop John. He only fell down once!
He was met along the trek by warriors, flower girls, marching choir, chiefs, clergy and elders, who escorted him into the village.
All the villagers had assembled to greet him. Welcome songs were sung; he was met by Village Chief, welcome speeches were made and then breakfast. A room has been prepared for him in the ‘guest house’. Outside, an enclosure had been made and a portable flushing toilet had been provided, together with a shower. Running water supplied from a waterfall just outside the village.
The village children were all pleased and enjoyed playing with the balloons which Bishop John had taken for them.
The programme for this visit had been planned out and was well-timed. Time had been arranged for Bishop John and clergy to meet for a rehearsal for the Consecration Service.
After the afternoon drums had been sounded, all the villagers made their way up a steep embankment to the Church ready for the service. The church was packed. The processional party left the vestry and walked to the main entrance of the church. They processed in, with Father Lonsdale in traditional costume escorted by his parents and preceded by women dancers.
The service of Consecration for the new bishop was very moving for all who took part. All was done with great dignity and sense of the occasion. The new Bishop was given his symbols of Episcopal Office ie., crozier, ring, bible, cross, cope and mitre. His head and hands were anointed with Oil. Prayers were said, hymns sung, and all was done with due reverence by clergy and congregation. The service of Holy Communion continued with the new Bishop as celebrant.
After his first blessing as Bishop and photo opportunities, all made their way down to the village meeting area to prepare for the evening feast and entertainment. What a feast had been prepared! Plenty for everyone. And then various groups from the other villages presented their contributions in song and dance.
It had been arranged that the first duty of the new Bishop would be to install Bishop John as an Archbishop of the Anglican Episcopal Church International. This duly took place the following morning at the 6:30 am service of Holy Communion. Bishop Lonsdale must be the first Bishop in history to install a Bishop as an Archbishop within 15 hours of his own consecration!
After the service, everyone gathered for breakfast. Then final farewell speeches were made, the choirs sang and Archbishop John was presented with gifts of a beautiful hand carved wooden chalice and also a ‘hanging basket’ hand made out of hundreds of polished shells.
Having said goodbyes, Archbishop John and party had to make their way back up the mountain path before getting on the tractor. What a climb! It took nearly one and three quarter hours to reach the plateau where the tractor was! It was so hot and humid!
After the boat ride back to Honiara there was a couple of hours to refresh before setting off for the next appointed service at Kopol. Bishop John felt quite at home at the church in Kopol as he has visited there on his previous trip.
The people of the Solomon Islands certainly know how to treat an Archbishop; how to feed him and look after him as best they can. They have great respect for their clergy.
The next day and a half were spent relaxing before the flights back home to Australia.
Bishop Lonsdale Hoamana Installs Archbishop John Langley
On Saturday, 2nd October 2010, in the Church of St Barnabas, Koge, Isabel Province, Most Reverend John Langley was Installed as Archbishop of the Province of Australia and Oceania for the Anglican Episcopal Church International, during a public celebration of the Holy Eucharist, by Rt Rev'd Dr Lonsdale Hoamana CJ. Hon ThD.
Rt. Rev'd. Dr. Lonsdale Hoamana CJ. Hon ThD.
Bishop of the Solomon Islands
On Friday, 1st October 2010, in the Church of St Barnabas, Koge, Isabel Province, Reverend Lonsdale Hoamana was Consecrated to the Episcopacy during a public celebration of the Holy Eucharist by Most Rev'd Dr John Langley CJ. Hon Thd Archbishop-elect of the Province of Australia and Oceania. He was installed as the Bishop of the Solomon Islands for the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands.
The Island Sun....reported on Monday 30th August 2010
Episcopal Church of SI to have new bishop
ARCHBISHOP ELECT of the Anglican Episcopal Church International (AECI) – Australia Most Rev’d Dr John Langley will make his second visit to the country next month to consecrate a new bishop for Episcopal Church of Solomon Islands (ECOSI).
This followed his first successful Episcopal visitation last month where he met ECOSI members in Honiara and in Kolotubi village in Isabel Province.
He said he intends to come back to Solomon Islands in September – October 2010 to consecrate one of ECOSI’s own priests, the Rev'd. Lonsdale Hoamana as a bishop.
“Having their own Bishop on the islands will add to their authority as a growing church. There are about 2000 church members so far,” he said.
His first visit last month was to welcome ECOSI into affiliation with AECI under his jurisdiction and to administer confirmation to 48 children.
Archbishop John said the clergy and people of the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands are very devout traditional Anglicans.
“They left the mainstream Anglican Communion just over two years ago and since then have been without a bishop.
“The Solomon Islands clergy contacted me and I took oversight of them.
This visit was arranged and a well-planned programme was put into place.
He arrived in Honiara and was greeted by clergy and church officials at the airport.
He was transported to a Christian guest house to freshen up before the evening meal.
At 11 pm he was taken to the harbour to take an overnight cargo vessel (7 hour journey) to the Island of Isabel where most of the members of the church live.
"The vessel was crowded with people and cargo. There was only one seat on board – and that was for the bishop!"
After docking at Isabel, transport was arranged, (a Massey-Ferguson truck and trailer), to take him to the village of Kolotubi.
He was greeted by a road-block of Nemei warriors, complete with spears, axes and shields who took him to the Chief.
The Chief wanted to know why he had come to the village, did he come in peace and what stories would he tell them! After telling that he came in peace, he was then chair-lifted to the village, where he was greeted by a children’s choir, village, elders, church officials and others.
There were then welcome speeches and singing by the children, before John was taken on a journey into the mountains to appreciate the Island. The village had no running water and no electricity, apart from a small generator which was used for a couple of lights. No flushing toilets!
In the late afternoon a log-drum was beaten to sound the call for Evensong. Over 430 men, women and children met in the old church building and then processed with their new bishop to a new church building to celebrate Evensong and Confirmation.
Archbishop John blessed and dedicated the new Church, font and altar.
He confirmed 48 children. It was a very moving and uplifting service.
It was also very hot and humid especially wearing vestments!
In the evening the whole village gathered for a community feast.
Entertainment of cultural songs and dances had been arranged. “It was absolutely amazing –a truly fantastic experience,” he said.
Next morning at 6.30, Archbishop John celebrated Mass for the community with over 380 receiving Holy Communion.
After breakfast and farewell speeches, Archbishop John then made the 7 hour boat journey back to Honiara. The following morning he was taken to the mountain village of Kopol to celebrate Mass and then share a fellowship meal followed by the parishioners singing choruses.
“The faith and worship of these people is a great encouragement. It is very humbling to be in the presence of such good Christians. Their singing is a reflection of what they believe in their hearts.”
Archbishop John then had a day and a half rest in order to see some of the sights of the island before returning home.
Meanwhile ECOSI has a website: www.ecosi.weebly.com which is already proving interesting and informative about the Traditional Anglican continuing church movement.
Solomon Star News.........reported on Tuesday 17th August 2010
The Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands (ECOSI) says it has nearly 2000 members.
Five priests are conducting worship in parishes in Honiara at Kopol, and also at Fanavi, Kolotubi and Mablosi on Isabel.
"Great things are in store for ECOSI," a church statement said.
In October, Fr Lonsdale Hoamana will be consecrated as Bishop by Archbishop-elect John Langley of The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
"It will be a really tremendous occasion for ECOSI," the statement said.
The Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands (ECOSI) says it has nearly 2000 members.
Five priests are conducting worship in parishes in Honiara at Kopol, and also at Fanavi, Kolotubi and Mablosi on Isabel.
"Great things are in store for ECOSI," a church statement said.
In October, Fr Lonsdale Hoamana will be consecrated as Bishop by Archbishop-elect John Langley of The Anglican Episcopal Church International.
"It will be a really tremendous occasion for ECOSI," the statement said.
01/08/2010
The Anglican Episcopal Church International
Province of Australia and Oceania
CONSECRATION MANDATE
Be it known that I, the Most Reverend Doctor John Langley,
by Divine Permission a Bishop of Christ’s Church, Archbishop-elect of
The Anglican Episcopal Church International - Province of Australia & Oceania
residing in Landsdale, Perth, Western Australia,
having given the matter prayerful consideration, am desirous of the following Priest,
Reverend Lonsdale Hoamana
of whose pious, sober and honest life and conversation, competent learning and knowledge of Holy Scriptures, and soundness in the Faith we have been assured,
being Consecrated and Appointed as a Bishop serving
The Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands
in the Diocese of the Solomon Islands.
Principal Consecrator
The Archbishop-elect of Australia and Oceania, The Most Rev’d. Dr. John Langley
( co-consecrators ‘in absentia’ )
The Most Rev’d. Dr. Norman SDutton & The Most Rev’d. Dr.Clive Reed
on the First day of October in the Blessed year of our Lord 2010.
this 1st day of August 2010
and in the 4th year of our Consecration
++ John
Bishop of Australia and Oceania, Archbishop-elect.
Solomon Star News.....reported on Tuesday 20th July 2010
ARCHBISHOP John Langley of the Anglican Episcopal Church International described his recent visit to Solomon Islands as “uplifting”.
Archbishop Langley spent six days in the country, visiting Isabel and Honiara.
He spent two days administering the sacrament of Confirmation of 48 children and celebrating mass at Kolotubi in Isabel.
“I was made so very welcomed, greeted by Nemei warriors and Kolotubi Marching Band, and feasted and entertained by the community,” he said.
He said despite the people being without any bishop to look after them, they were devoted to the church.
“The clergy and people of the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands are very devout traditional Anglicans who have been without the oversight of a bishop for over two years,” he said.
Archbishop Langley said in few months time, he will return to consecrate a local bishop.
“I intend to return to visit them in September/October of this year and to consecrate one of their priests, Fr Lonsdale Hoaamana, as bishop,” he said.
Archbishop Langley spent six days in the country, visiting Isabel and Honiara.
He spent two days administering the sacrament of Confirmation of 48 children and celebrating mass at Kolotubi in Isabel.
“I was made so very welcomed, greeted by Nemei warriors and Kolotubi Marching Band, and feasted and entertained by the community,” he said.
He said despite the people being without any bishop to look after them, they were devoted to the church.
“The clergy and people of the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands are very devout traditional Anglicans who have been without the oversight of a bishop for over two years,” he said.
Archbishop Langley said in few months time, he will return to consecrate a local bishop.
“I intend to return to visit them in September/October of this year and to consecrate one of their priests, Fr Lonsdale Hoaamana, as bishop,” he said.
July 8th - 13th 2010
An Episcopal Visitation was made by Bishop John Langley to the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands. The purpose of this Visit was to welcome the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands (ECOSI) into affiliation with AECI under the jurisdiction of Bishop John and to administer Confirmation to 48 children. Here is Bishop John's brief report of his visit:
The clergy and people of the Episcopal Church of the Solomon Islands are very devout traditional Anglicans. They left the mainstream Anglican Communion just over two years ago and since then have been without a bishop. The Solomon Islands clergy contacted John and he took oversight of them. This visit was arranged and a well-planned programme was put into place.
John arrived in Honiara, capital of SI, and was greeted by clergy and church officials at the airport. He was transported to a Christian guest house to freshen up before the evening meal. At 11 pm he was taken to the harbour to take an overnight cargo vessel (7 hour journey) to the Island of Isabel where most of the members of the church live. The vessel was crowded with people and cargo. There was only one seat on board – and that was for the bishop!
After docking at Isabel, transport was arranged,(a Massey-Ferguson truck and trailer), to take him to the village of Kolotubi. He was greeted by a road-block of Nemei warriors, complete with spears, axes and shields who took him to the Chief. The Chief wanted to know why he had come to the village, did he come in peace and what stories would he tell them! After telling that he came in peace, he was then chair-lifted to the village, where he was greeted by a children’s choir, village elders, church officials and others. There were then welcome speeches and singing by the children, before John was taken on a journey into the mountains to appreciate the Island.The village had no running water and no electricity, apart from a small generator which was used for a couple of lights. No flushing toilets!
In the late afternoon a log-drum was beaten to sound the call for Evensong. Over 430 men, women and children met in the old church building and then processed with their new bishop to a new church building to celebrate Evensong and Confirmation.
John blessed and dedicated the new Church, font and altar. He confirmed 48 children. It was a very moving and uplifting service. It was also very hot and humid especially wearing vestments!
In the evening the whole village gathered for a community feast. Entertainment of cultural songs and dances had been arranged. It was absolutely amazing. A truly fantastic experience.
Next morning at 6.30, John celebrated Mass for the community, over 380 receiving Holy Communion.After breakfast and farewell speeches, John then made the 7 hour boat journey back to the main island of Guadalcanal.The following morning John was taken to the mountain village of Kopol to celebrate Mass and then share a fellowship meal followed by the parishioners singing choruses.
The faith and worship of these people is a great encouragement. It is very humbling to be in the presence of such good Christians. Their singing is a reflection of what they believe in their hearts.John then had a day and a half rest in order to see some of the sights of the island before returning home.
He intends to go there again in September/October to consecrate one of their own priests, the Rev'd.Lonsdale Hoamana, as a bishop. Having their own Bishop on the islands will add to their authority as a growing church. There are about 2000 church members so far.