has been chosen in accordance with the Apostolic Canons, tried and examined, and found qualified in sound learning and in his virtuous manners of life, and has accordingly been consecrated, ordained, ranked and confirmed a

BISHOP

in accordance with the ordination rite of the Holy Apostolic and
Catholic Church of the East, for the parish of and Arch Diocese of

Texas

and therefore, henceforth he is officially authorized to practice his rank in All Nations in accordance with the rules and regulations, namely to perform liturgy of the propitiating sacraments of the Holy Qurbana (Eucharist) and to perform the ceremonies of marriage and burial and all the duties of a Bishop as well as there is heavenly power to tie and untie in heaven and earth by the power from above to ordain Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers (Ephesians 4:11) and to bless the appointment of Piryadhotha (Cor Episcopa) and to say prayers over one when he has raised to the rank of Archdeacon. "This is a true saying, if a man desires the office of a bishop, he aspires to good work." (1 Timothy 3:1)

The Grace of our Lord be with him, Amen. And in confirmation thereof, we hereby fix our Seal and Signatures.