Beliefs
The AOC holds to the historic three-fold ministry of bishops, priests, and deacons, and lays strong emphasis on apostolic succession. The church celebrates the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. Its worship is liturgical,of Eastern and Western rites. The Nicene, Apostles', and Athanasian creeds are affirmed.
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