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The Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches is an Anglican Christian communion, formed in 1995 largely as a result of the Convergence Movement. The CEEC converges the evangelical, charismatic, liturgical, and sacramental traditions of the Christian faith.〔Amos Yong, ''Spirit Poured Out on All Flesh'' - 2005 "The Charismatic Episcopal Church (1992) and the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches (1995) are examples of organized expressions of the Convergence Movement (from the 1970s), which has sought to blend charismatic, evangelical, ..."〕〔J. Gordon Melton ''Encyclopedia of American religions'' 2003 "Also in attendance were the future founders of the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches. The CEEC was formally inaugurated in 1995 at which time the first bishops were consecrated. The name Evangelical Episcopal church was chosen. The previously consecrated Michael D. Owen, who presided over the ceremony, was asked to become the first presiding bishop of the new jurisdiction and its initial five congregations...."〕 It is neither part of the Anglican Communion nor a Continuing Anglican denomination. ==Beliefs== The fundamental principles defining inclusion in the Communion are detailed in the Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral of 1886. The four basic statements are: *The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, as "containing all the things necessary for salvation" and as being the rule and ultimate standard of faith. *The Apostles' Creed, as the Baptismal Symbol; and the Nicene Creed, as the sufficient statement of faith. *The two Sacraments ordained by the Christ Himself - Baptism and the Supper of the Lord - ministered with unfailing use of Christ's words of institution, and the elements ordained by Him. *The Historic Episcopate, locally adapted in the methods of its administration to the varying needs of the nations and peoples called of God in the Unity of His Church. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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