Old Catholic Church of the Netherlands
The Old Catholic Church of the Netherlands (Dutch: Oud-Katholieke Kerk van Nederland), sometimes Jansenist Church of Holland,[1] is an Old Catholic jurisdiction originating from the Archdiocese of Utrecht (695–1580). The Old Catholic Church of the Netherlands is the mother church of the Old Catholic Union of Utrecht.
Not to be confused with Catholic Church in the Netherlands.Old Catholic Church of the Netherlands
Ultrajectine
Episcopal
- Ancient Catholic Church
- Church of Utrecht
- Dutch Roman Catholic Church of the Old Episcopal Order
The jurisdiction is currently led by Archbishop Metropolitan Bernd Wallet.[2]
Doctrine[edit]
Old Catholics believe they preserve ancient Catholic doctrine through adherence to the "ancient Catholic faith".[11] Their practice of private confession has fallen into disuse in most areas. Since 1878, Old Catholic clergy have been allowed to marry at any time. It would also seem that, by the beginning of the 20th century, the Eucharistic fast had been abandoned, along with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and the veneration of the saints.[12]
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Utrecht (not to be confused with the Catholic prelate who holds the same title) is the leader of the Old Catholic Church of the Netherlands, and chairman of its governing bodies.
The current archbishop is Bernd Wallet.[13]