Diocese of Recife faces fresh attacks from Brazilian Province

Anglican Mainsteam
November 2nd, 2008

Statement from the Diocese of Recife Standing Committee

In light of a systematic campaign of misinformation by the Brazilian Province (IEAB) at international level, and facing civil lawsuits posing a direct threat to its mission and property, following a meeting on 30th. October the Diocese of Recife’s Standing Committee unanimously approved the following Document concerning its identity, dignity and rights

“The Diocese of Recife, in its 32 year history, in spite of obstacles and adversity, has remained faithful to the Word of God and its teaching, honoring the memory and missionary vision of the pioneers of Anglicanism in Brazil. The diocese is a legitimate legal entity, registered according to Brazilian law and governed by our Social Statutes and Diocesan Canons, in a permanent participatory process involving our parishes, church plants, social projects, clergy and people (around 5,000 members).

We are recognized and respected by the State, by Civil Society and by other Christian Churches on account of our doctrine, ethics and labor, and also on account of the lifestyle of our ministers and church members. The marks of our life are honesty and transparency, (we possess no supposed “hidden agenda”). the rest