CRCI
Council of Reformed Churches of India
Reformed Anglican · Global Anglican Communion
A Reformed Anglican Communion for India
Council of Reformed Churches of India — under Metropolitan oversight, in the Anglican tradition, reforming churches through Scripture, creed, and historic liturgy.
Ecclesial standing
A Reformed Anglican communion of recognised standing
CRCI serves under historic episcopacy and holds fellowship with the wider Anglican family—committed to Scripture, the Thirty-Nine Articles, and orthodox catholic faith.
Anglican polity
Historic episcopacy, sacramental worship, and synodical oversight across India.
Global Anglican Communion
Recognised within the Global Anglican Communion for gospel unity and mission.
Thirty-Nine Articles & BCP
Confessing the Articles of Religion and the Book of Common Prayer heritage.
Orthodox catholic faith
Affirming the Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds as the rule of faith.
Affirming the Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds · Presbyterian in mission · Anglican in structure
Public Notice
The Council of Reformed Churches of India (CRCI) hereby informs all churches, ministries, clergy, partners, and the public that the following persons have been removed from their respective ecclesiastical, administrative, or staff responsibilities under CRCI:
Nathaniel Naik (also known as Naga Raju Naik), Sharat Pradhan of Kandhamal, Odisha, Y. Steven Babu, Sanjeev Sekhar, John Wesley, Chitti Babu, P. Chitti Babu, Biswaraj Karodo, and Israel Anaka of Jaipur, Odisha.
Any CRCI credentials, licences, appointments, recognitions, staff authority, or authorizations previously associated with the above-named persons are revoked and shall no longer be recognized by CRCI.
Churches, ministries, institutions, and individuals are advised not to recognize or accept any representation of CRCI authority from the above-named persons without prior written verification from the authorized CRCI office.
By Order of the Authorized Authority
Council of Reformed Churches of India (CRCI)
For verification contact info@crcindia.org.
Bishop Primus Archbishop Vijay Raju
Metropolitan
Message from our Metropolitan
The Council of Reformed Churches of India (CRCI) is a communion of churches committed to the historic Christian faith—Reformed in teaching, Presbyterian in mission, and Anglican in structure.
In an age when many churches seek clarity, accountability, and rootedness, CRCI exists to restore and renew the Church in India by connecting independent congregations to the rich legacy of the Anglican tradition and the theological depth of the Reformed faith. Our goal is to uphold the authority of Scripture, cultivate sound doctrine, and maintain apostolic continuity.
We joyfully affirm the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, the Book of Common Prayer, and the historic ecumenical creeds—the Apostles', Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds—as the foundation for our faith, worship, and governance. These timeless truths guide our spiritual life and define our ecclesial structure.
How Can We Join?
One clear path into the CRCI communion.
01
Submit Application
Submit an application to the Synod Office along with an application fee of ₹1,300 and all necessary documents.
02
Interview & Assessment
The Diocese Bishop and Presbytery will conduct a personal interview to assess your calling and readiness.
03
Complete Training
Enroll in 14 training courses with CRCI, typically taking 8-12 months to complete.
04
Inquiry & Ordination
An inquiry team assesses your church and family life. Upon recommendation, ordination ceremony takes place.
Synod invitation
Enter a recognised Anglican communion
Membership places pastors and churches under episcopal oversight, sound doctrine, and fellowship within the wider Reformed Anglican family.