The Orthodox Church Of Epirus
Clergy ID Requirements
Requirements for using clergy ID cards
· Clergy are held to carry their ID card with them at all times, such as in their wallet
· Clergy ID cards may only be used for religious purposes
· Clergy should present their ID card when requested before or during pastoral visits
· Clergy or their superiors are to ensure that everyone who has been issued an ID card is listed at correctly and up-to-date at www.Epirus.church
Clergy ID cards may not be used
· In lieu of State ID or any other government identification
· To be presented in non-religious or non-pastoral circumstances as an ID card
· To be shared with other persons or clergy
· To be copied or duplicated in any form
· To be used for commercial purposes
Additional provisions
· Hierarchs of the OCE may request additional cards for their clergy and should keep a roster by recording to whom they have issued ID cards
· Only ordained clergy or OCE Religious (members of Orders) may be issued a card
· Hierarchs and superiors are to ensure that clergy, to whom they issue ID cards, are listed at www.Epirus.church, so their ID can be authenticated