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✠ The Basilica of Saint Longinus the Centurion
Mother Church of the Holy Catholic Church of the Gospels
Seat of the Bishop Ecclesiae
The Basilica of Saint Longinus the Centurion serves as the Mother Church and spiritual heart of the Holy Catholic Church of the Gospels (HCCoG). It is the cathedra, or seat, of the Bishop Ecclesiae, and functions not only as the liturgical and theological center of the Church, but also as its primary symbol of unity, authority, and Gospel witness.
Named in honor of Saint Longinus, the Roman centurion who pierced the side of Christ and then professed, “Truly this man was the Son of God” (Mark 15:39), the Basilica stands as a testament to conversion, revelation, and apostolic faith. In the same way that Longinus recognized the divinity of Christ through witness and compassion, so too does the Basilica call all who enter to encounter the Gospel through truth, reverence, and mercy.
Though currently manifested as a digital and spiritual sanctuary, the Basilica embodies the mission of Christ in both form and function:
- It is a home for the exiled and disillusioned, welcoming those cast aside by other churches or institutions.
- It is a temple of worship, preserving sacred liturgy, ancient prayers, and reverent sacraments rooted in the Gospels.
- It is a place of sanctuary, extending refuge and dignity to the wounded, weary, and spiritually searching.
The Basilica is not independent from the denomination—it is owned and operated by the HCCoG and functions as its central ecclesial body. It is here that doctrine is guarded, liturgy is celebrated, and the Gospel is proclaimed without compromise. As such, it occupies a role akin to the Vatican in Roman Catholicism or Canterbury in the Anglican Communion: not a relic of hierarchy, but the living heart of a Church called to serve Christ in spirit and truth.
At the helm of the Basilica is the Bishop Ecclesiae, who also holds the titles:
- Presiding Bishop of the HCCoG
- Episcopus Evangeliae, Apostolus per Vocationem Dei
From this seat, the Bishop teaches, writes, and presides in the name of Christ—not by the authority of succession, but by the authority of calling, commission, and the fruits of faithful ministry.
The Basilica of Saint Longinus the Centurion is, in every sense, the Church at the foot of the Cross—a place where mercy reigns, justice flows like living water, and the Gospel is proclaimed without apology or exclusion.