International Anglican Synod in India
This week nearly 1,500 Christians gathered in Visakhapatnam, India for the CAC’s Global Synod, led by Archbishop Vijay Raju Gadepe, Metropolitan of the Province of India. The meeting took place over the course of two days on the 10th and 11th of November, including times of worship, teaching, practical training, and fellowship. Archbishop Vijay noted, “The Global Anglican Synod 2026 was a precious opportunity to strengthen our fellowship, affirm our shared biblical faith, and renew our commitment to serving Christ and His Church across nations.”
International Brotherhood
Among those in attendance were Archbishop Vince McLaughlin (Archdiocese of North America) and Missionary Bishop Cei Dewar (Diocese of Providence, UK), who during the Synod was officially recieved into the College of Bishops of the Province of Reconcilliation. They brought their teaching, friendship, and support to the event as representatives of the Province of Reconcilliation, as well as aletter of greeting from the Most Revd Dr Charles Travis, Bishop Primus of the Confessing Anglican Church. In his greeting, Primus Travis encouraged the Church to guard the Faith passed down from the Apostles, stating, “What we confess before the world is not novelty, but faithfulness…”
New Priests Join the Confessing Anglican Church
On day 2 of the Synod, there was an Ordination service in which 142 men were ordained to the Priesthood. These men will now return to parishes, mission stations and home fellowships across India and beyond, where their ministries of Word and Sacrament will reach congregations and communities for years to come. Their ordination represents one of the most significant single expansions of the CAC’s ordained ministry, and a strong foundation for the catechesis, church planting and pastoral care.
God is Moving In India!
The training and teaching which took place this week has renewed the vigor and life of ministry on the ground in cities and communities all over India. In addition to the new priests, 6 men were selected to begin preparation to be consecrated as Bishops to watch over the flocks of God throughout India.
Bishop Cei Recieved Into
College of Bishops
During the Synod, Bishops from both the Province of Reconciliation, and the Province of India came together to receive Bishop Cei Dewar into the ranks of the College of Bishops of the Province of Reconciliation.
