The Filipino Katoliko Community gathers in San Antonio de Padua Parish, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur to witness the Bestowal of the Holy Apostolic Succession to Bishop Pedro P. Fenis, Jr the Filipino Katoliko Head Bishop in celebration of faith and love to God and the creators on April 16, 2023.
“Apostolic Succession, in Christianity, is the teaching that bishops represent a direct, uninterrupted line of continuity from the first Apostles of Jesus Christ. According to this teaching, bishops possess certain special powers handed down to them from the Apostles; these consist primarily of the right to confirm church members, ordain priests, consecrate other bishops, and rule over the clergy and church members in their diocese (an area made up of several congregations).
The origins of the doctrine are obscure, and the New Testament records are variously interpreted. Those who accept apostolic succession as necessary for a valid ministry argue that it was necessary for Christ to establish a ministry to carry out his work and that he commissioned his Apostles to do this (Matthew 28:19–20). The Apostles in turn consecrated others to assist them and to carry on the work.”
Let us celebrate our differences and mutually please God and fulfill our duties and responsibilities as Stewards and believers.
The Consecration is officiated by Bishop Vicente Dayagbil III of the Philippine International Catholic Church which has a concordat with the Anglican Communion of Chile, a member of the global Anglican Communion community.