Confessing Anglican Church
Christian denomination established in 2019
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The Confessing Anglican Church (CAC) is a Christian denomination in the Convergence Movement, established in 2019. Originally known as the Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion, the denomination separated from the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches.[1] The Confessing Anglican Church is led by Bishop Primus Vijay Raju of the Province of India.[2]
| Confessing Anglican Church | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Confessing Anglican Church | |
| Abbreviation | CAC |
| Classification | Western Christian |
| Orientation | Convergence |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Bishop Primus | G. Vijay Raju |
| Region | International |
| Origin | 2019 |
| Separated from | Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches |
| Congregations | 10,703 |
| Members | 2,100,000 |
| Bishops | 91 |
| Missionaries | 1,775 |
| Other name | Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion |
| Official website | ceec.church |
History
In October 2019, Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches adopted new regulations titled, Instruments of Unity. In November 2019, the Province of India within the communion began operating as the "Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion," adhering to the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches previous canons.[3][4][5]
In February 2023, the Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion condemned the Church of England's general synod and the Archbishop of Canterbury regarding same-sex blessings.[6]
In August 2025, the Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Communion reconstituted itself as the "Confessing Anglican Church."[7]
Statistics
As of December 2023, the denomination claimed an estimated 2,100,000 members, 10,703 churches and 91 bishops, 10,655 clergy, and 1,775 missionaries internationally.[8] According to its self-reported statistics, the denomination has become one of the largest within the Convergence Movement.
Doctrine
The Confessing Anglican Church adheres to the Apostles, Nicene, and Athanasian creeds as its statement of faith.[9] It also subscribes to the Jerusalem Declaration of the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans and Global Anglican Future Conference.[10]