What is a Canon?

ABOUT THE DATABASE:

    The information comes from various sources such as the Internet and several books on Apostolic Succession. However, like all Apostolic Succession Databases there are errors and omissions in it.  Because information is provided from many sources, we also notice that some information may need to be modified, changed or deleted over a period of time because some so listed are not truly "Orthodox" or even "Catholic" in the fullest sense and meaning. 

    By "Canonical", we mean true to their confession of the Orthodox and Catholic faith which especially involves observance to the Seven Ecumenical Councils and Seals of the Confessional and the true commission and charge of what it means to be a "Priest" or "Bishop". 

    Differing theologies will not be an impediment as long as they follow the traditions (oral and written) of the undivided church and all the tenets of that jurisdiction or nomenclature they claim to hold to with little to no deviation, ie:  Old Catholic, Old Roman Catholic, Roman Catholic, Traditionalist Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican Orthodox, Celtic, etc. will be listed. 

ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES OF CLERGY PERSONS:

     Clergy are no different than politicians, entertainers, etc. as defined by law.  Apostle1.com, .net, and .org are informational, educational and research domains.

       Photographic images of an individual clergy person that may exist on the World Wide Internet may have been submitted to us for use. Photographic images are not sold, thus there is no copyright infringement manifested especially when considering the various laws that exist from State to State in which many laws make it rather clear that a clergyman is no different than a politician or other public person. 

     All photos on our Database are open for copying except those that have been copyrighted by "apostel1.com" or the individual with the consent of the person whose photo or image it is or .  We have no desire to offend or violate the laws of the land.  Therefore we ask for your help.

NOTICE TO WEBMASTERS:

     It has been, in the past, claimed by some websites who list clergy with photographic images of clergy, that they have exclusive rights to the photo.  If we do have a photo of a clergy person on our website that is "owned" by that of another website, and which is considered an 'infringement' of copyrights, it is requested that the website owner submit to us by U.S. MAIL a "Notarized" signed statement from the individual whose photo it is, so that it may be removed from our database. This is asked, requested and a requirement so that all involved can avoid un-necessary court action.  Because of previous attempts by another web site owner to claim that he owned, exclusively, the photo of clergy, having been found that they were not copyrighted with permission of the individual(s) whose image was being displayed, it has become necessary that the individuals provide the "notarized" signed statement as required above if their photo is exclusively copyrighted by a website listing clergy.

     If we do not receive a signed notarized statement from the individual whose photo it is,  showing that the photo is for a particular website being claimed, we are not lawfully required to abide by such requests to remove the photo image.  In the alternative, have the individual contact us directly  in writing at our Mailing Address Only: PMB 713 W. Spruce - Box 90, Deming, NM 88030. 

Note: Remember, clergy are no different than politicians, entertainers, and other public figures as defined by law.  Apostle1.com, .net, and .org are Non-Profit Religious, informational, educational and research domains.

     If you, personally desire your photo included or changed, write a letter stating the same, including your 1) full civil (secular) name, 2) your religious name, 3) your Mailing Address, city, state - 4) phone number along with the 5) name of the jurisdiction and particular parish or church you belong to and their contact information.  Any missing part of the requested information will cause for your request to be ignored.

     Every effort is being made for this Database to be as accurate as we possibly can make it.  Your own help is appreciated in supplying us with verifiable facts to substantiate whatever may be presented.

    If you notice any verifiable errors or omissions or if you have any verifiable additions, please email the Site Administrator informing him of the errors, omissions and additions. Use the E-Mail address below (click on the icon scroll) to accomplish this, please.

    If you feel that your name has been deleted in error, or does not appear without good cause, you may wish to make contact with us by supplying a copy of all documentation in support of your cause.  It will be given the utmost fair treatment in accordance with the provisions of the Seven Ecumenical Councils of the early Church which all who are properly and appropriately ordained and consecrated are required to abide by as a part of their commission and charge during the ordination and consecration.

    We have been receiving quite a number of communiqués with additions and corrections since we sent out, through the ORTHODOX COMMUNICATIONS CENTER NEWSLETTER, the announcement of this endeavor. Unfortunately, we cannot get to them as soon as we would like.  All additions and corrections will be posted just as soon as it is possible.

       We would ask that you be patient with us concerning updates to the Database.

    Please join our mailing list  by clicking on the E-Mail Scroll below to be notified when the updates have been made. You may also wish to mention that you might want to be put on the mailing list for receiving the ORTHODOX COMMUNICATIONS CENTER NEWSLETTER when they become available at irregular times.