Philippine, Independent and International: The Relationship Between—the Iglesia Filipina Independiente and the Old Catholic Churches

Peter Ben Smit*

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Abstract

A little-known chapter of Philippine religious history is that of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente, in particular as far as its international ecumenical network is concerned. The present contribution focuses on the development of the relationship of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente with the (European) Old Catholic Churches since its proclamation in 1902. It is shown how a variety of motifs play a role in this relationship, which also gives insight into the manner in which the Iglesia Filipina Independiente viewed itself and was perceived by other churches. Also, it is shown how the Iglesia Filipina Independiente both understood itself and was accepted as a fully catholic church with a valid ministry and sacraments by the Old Catholic Churches that cooperated closely with Anglican Churches in this respect. The chapter draws on archival sources, in particular the correspondence of church leaders, including Gregorio Aglipay, Eduard Herzog, Andreas Rinkel, and Michael Ramsey.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPathways for Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue
EditorsMarilou Ibita, Agnes Brazal, Cristina Lledo Gomez
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Pages123-139
Number of pages17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Publication series

NamePathways for Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue
VolumePart F2214
ISSN (Print)2634-6591
ISSN (Electronic)2634-6605

Keywords

  • Andreas Rinkel
  • Catholicity
  • Communion
  • Ecumenism
  • Eduard Herzog
  • Gregorio Aglipay
  • Iglesia Filipina Independiente
  • Old Catholic Churches

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