An oath is a solemn vow; a declaration made in good faith (especially in the Anglican Church) for men going into the Holy Orders. It is put in place as a check, and to enable those who make themselves available for the work of ministry to be cautious. Six oaths are sworn, either by the Episcopus elect, or a Priest or Deacon wishing to perform clerical functions.
The first is the declaration of belief; an affirmation on the authority of the Holy Scriptures and the use of approved forms of service allowed by the Church’s Canon. In this time of revisionist agenda, the Anglican Church insists that those who offer themselves publicly affirm their belief, both in the Holy Scriptures and forms of service used. Intrusions are not allowed, and so those who lead have to fall in line with what the Church inherited from the apostles. Read more
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