THE APOSTOLIC ORDER OF ST HADRIAN OF CANTERBURY

St Hadrian of Canterbury (otherwise known as St Hadrian the African), was born in a Greek speaking part of Cyrenaica in Libya around AD 635. Arriving in Naples as a refugee from the Arab invasions of the 7th century, he rose to become an Abbot first at Nisida and then of St. Augustine's Abbey at Canterbury.

In AD 668, St Hadrian declined appointment by Pope Vitalian as Archbishop to the vacant See of Canterbury. St Hadrian recommended his good friend St. Theodorus (Theodore) of Tarsus to become the Archbishop; and went on to serve as St Theodore as an assistant and adviser. As Abbot of the leading Seminary in England at that time, St Hadrian also became a mentor to many principal churchmen. He died on 9th January AD 710 at Canterbury. His feast continues on that day.

The Order of St Hadrian was founded by Bishop Doyé Agama as a non-chivalric, Pentecostal Christian and Educational Order based in the United Kingdom. Fellows of this Religious Order pledge to uphold the memory of St Hadrian, through his tenets of exemplary humility, excellence in service; and training up new generations to serve the church and community. The Order also particularly recognises outstanding community service by Christians from Black and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds in the UK and beyond. January 9th each year is the main “Feast Day” of The Order.

Fellows of The Order are committed to support each other towards stability and positive growth of community through Biblical Family Life, Local Church Life, and Business Enterprise. This is to be achieved through the basic disciplines of The Order which are Obedience to Christian Scripture, Holiness, Study, Prayer, Worship and Service. Fellowship of this non-chivalric Order shall be Apostolic-Vocational. Fellows of The Order are called to work for the building of the church and community.

Fellowship in the Apostolic Order of Saint Hadrian of Canterbury is open to men and women who are recommended by and are in good standing as members of member churches of the Joint College of African American Pentecostal Bishops and the Apostolic Pastoral Association, or churches duly recognised by them; and others acceptable to The Order.

Honours in the Apostolic Order of St Hadrian of Canterbury include the ranks of (1) Neophyte, (2) Associate Fellowship, (3) Full Fellowship, (4) Fellowship of the International Entrepreneurial Circle, (5) Senior Fellowship, (6) Distinguished Fellowship and (7) Life Fellowship. Current Patrons of the Apostolic Order of St Hadrian of Canterbury are Archbishop J. Delano Ellis II (Metropolitan, Joint College of Afro-American Pentecostal Bishops) (Founder, Patron & Life Fellow) (2008), Bishop Doyé Agama Presiding Bishop of The Apostolic Pastoral Association & The Christian Way of Life Churches (Founder, Patron & Life Fellow, & the First Abbot of the Order) (2008), Bishop Nigel McCulloch (Church of England, Bishop of Manchester) (Life Fellow & Patron) (2009), Bishop David Hawkins (Church of England, Bishop of Barking) (Distinguished Fellow) (2009) and Bishop Chris Edmondson (Church of England, Bishop of Bolton) (Senior Fellow) (2009).

The 2010 Awards will be at Manchester Cathedral on October 23rd. Contact The Apostolic Order of St Hadrian of Canterbury, St John’s Rectory, Railton Terrace, Moston, Manchester M9 4WE England, Tel: +44(0)5602824596, or Email: doye[at]hotmail.com.

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