Welcome to Confessing Anglicans Church
Archbishop’s Welcome Message
Grace and peace to you in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I warmly welcome you to the Confessing Anglican Church of India, a Reformed and catholic Anglican movement committed to the authority of Holy Scripture, the historic creeds of the Church, and the faithful proclamation of the Gospel in the Indian context.
Episcopal Consecration and Apostolic Continuity
By the grace of God and through the historic laying on of hands within the episcopal ministry of the Church, I was first consecrated to the office of bishop on 12 September 2016, in India.
This consecration was carried out by:
- Metropolitan Archbishop Steven Vattappara, Anglican Church of India
- Metropolitan Duraisingh James, Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches
together with seven other bishops and in the presence of 120 priests, and 3000 believers as part of the recognition and establishment of a constitutional Anglican witness in India.
Installation as Bishop Primus (2025)
On 28 February 2025, I was consecrated and installed as Bishop Primus of the Continuing Evangelical Episcopal Churches, now known as the Confessing Anglican Church, at Faith Lutheran Church, Knoxville, Tennessee (USA).
This sacred service was conducted through:
- The Most Reverend Dr. Robert Joseph Jude Gosselin, Chief Consecrator
- with the support and attestation of The Most Reverend Dr. Vince McLaughlin,
Archbishop, Archdiocese of North America.
During this service of prayer and commissioning, a Messianic Rabbi also offered a gesture of blessing and intercessory prayer, reflecting the wider spiritual support for the mission of Gospel witness.
This continuity is not merely historical, but a living testimony that Christ remains faithful to His Church in every generation.
A Call to Confessing Faithfulness
In recent years, many churches have experienced a growing drift from historic Christian orthodoxy and significant shifts in theology and practice. Recognizing the urgent need for a clear and faithful witness, the Lord has led us to begin a renewed movement of Anglican Reformed confession in India—anchored in biblical truth, reverent worship, and faithful discipleship.
I also serve as Archbishop for the Council of Reformed Churches of India, a fellowship consisting of more than 2,000 churches across the nation, united in their desire to uphold the Gospel and strengthen the Church’s witness.
Our Mission
The Confessing Anglican Church of India exists to:
- Proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
- Uphold the authority of Holy Scripture
- Preserve orthodox Anglican doctrine and sacramental worship
- Provide faithful pastoral and episcopal oversight
- Build a confessing Church for future generations in India
An Invitation
Whether you are seeking spiritual guidance, theological clarity, or a faithful Anglican home rooted in Scripture and historic Christianity, I invite you to walk with us in prayer, unity, and mission.
May the Lord strengthen His Church in India, and may Christ be glorified in all we do.
“Stand firm and hold fast to the traditions which you were taught.”
— 2 Thessalonians 2:15
With prayer and blessing,
+The Most Reverend Dr. Vijay Raju
Metropolitan & Archbishop
Confessing Anglican Church of India