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Hello,
I am Patriarch Anthony I, a lowly servant in our Lord's vineyard. I was born and raised Roman Catholic and was on my way into the priesthood when I found myself at odds with some of the Roman Catholic theology. Namely, I could no longer support papal infallibility, clerical celibacy, the rampant Marian worship, their views on contraception (birth control not abortion, 100% pro-life here), and the various scandals I saw in my work in parishes of the Roman Catholic Church.
After much prayer and searching, I was introduced to the Independent Movement. I found a place that accepted me for who I was and were I was spiritually. Not to mention a place that has a wide diversity of beliefs that co-exist.After the Church I was originally with went under, I helped in the formation of the [http://www.taac.us Ancient Apostolic Communion]. We are a small church but we believe we are doing what God called us to do.
I came here originally because I saw some spam that need reverting. :) I have stayed for somewhat the same reasons. I hope that I can contribute to some of the articles. Despite the fact that my beliefs conflict with most of the Orthodox here, I think that we can get along and work to build an encyclopedia of Orthodoxy that will make everyone proud. I pray that my work here will help to inspire everyone to greater holiness and service of our God.
You can learn more about the independent movement at [http://www.independentmovement.us Independent Movement Database].
God Bless you all.
== Other wikis I contribute to ==
* [http://www.independentmovement Independent Movement Database] - Owner, Administrator, Sysop
* [http://www.taac.us ApostolicWiki] - Also the home of our church on the web - Owner, Administrator, Sysop
* [http://theconnexion.net/compass/index.php/Main_Page Compass, A Christian Wiki] - Sysop, Member
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia] - Member, Contributor
* [http://religion.wikicities.com/wiki/Main_Page Religion-Wiki] - Member, Contributor