Convocation of American Churches in Europe. Records

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Reference number

DP-03-R0112

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Fonds

Title

Convocation of American Churches in Europe. Records

Date(s)

  • 1959-1973 (Creation)

Extent

2 cu.ft. (2 boxes)

Abstract

The history of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe (ECIE), formerly the Convocation of American Churches in Europe (ACIE), goes back to 1859, when an American Episcopal congregation in Paris, France, was recognized by The Episcopal Church as a parish. Today, the Convocation comprises churches, mission congregations, and specialized ministries in seven countries throughout Europe and falls under the jurisdiction of the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church with a designated Bishop in Charge.

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Scope and content

The records of the Convocation of American Churches in Europe (ACIE) includes administrative and financial records, correspondence, and some printed materials.

Arrangement

Administrative records of the Convocation of ACIE, 1959-1973
Correspondence to and from individuals, 1964-1973
Records on individual churches in the Convocation of ACIE, 1959-1972

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Access to Episcopal Church records is governed by the Archives Public Access Policy. Research requests must be submitted in writing.

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The Archives is able to respond to limited requests for reproductions subject to copyright restrictions, internal policy, and the condition of the source documents.

Languages of the material

  • English

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