Meet the Members of O.SS.T.

On this page is a list of all the members of our monastic community, both Monks and Associates, together with their pictures and curriculum vitae. This roster is also called the ORDO of the community and includes a biographical sketch for each.

Religious Name: Brother Damien, O.SS.T.

Name of Mother House: Our Lady of Peace Archabbey, Fayetteville, GA

Pastor, Oratory Chapel of Saints Damien and Marianne of Molokai

Presiding Archbishop-Abbot and Founder, Order of the Most Holy Mary Theotokos

President of the Seminary: Ave Maria Theological Seminary

Chaplain, Fayetteville Police Department

Chaplain, Hospital / Hospice

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Cert., Chaplain of the Year Award, Fayetteville Police Department (2020)

Cert., Membership in the Archbishop Karl Johann Polivka Honor Society (2020)

Doctor of Sacred Theology (S.T.D.), Agnus Dei Theological Seminary (2020)

Doctor of Theology (Th.D.), Agnus Dei Theological Seminary (2020)

Doctor of Eccesiology (Honorary), Sam Guido Evangelical Ministries International, Inc. (2020)

Cert. Synodus Episcoporum Member (2020)

Cert., Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services Citizen's Fire Academy (2018)

Cert., Board Certified Chaplain, Spiritual Care Association (2017) Cert., Board Certified Chaplain, Association of Certified Christian Chaplains (2017)

Cert., Board Certified Pastoral Counselor, Association of Certified Christian Chaplains (2017)

Cert., Completed Unit 5 of Clinical Pastoral Education, The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, Inc, Center for Clinical Pastoral Education, Piedmont Fayette Hospital (2017)

Cert., Completed Unit 4 of Clinical Pastoral Education, The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, Inc, Center for Clinical Pastoral Education, Piedmont Fayette Hospital (2017) Cert., Completed Unit 3 of Clinical Pastoral Education, The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, Inc, Center for Clinical Pastoral Education, Piedmont Fayette Hospital (2017) Cert., Completed Unit 2 of Clinical Pastoral Education, The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, Inc, Center for Clinical Pastoral Education, Piedmont Fayette Hospital (2016) Cert., Completed Unit 1 of Clinical Pastoral Education, The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, Inc, Center for Clinical Pastoral Education, Piedmont Fayette Hospital (2016)

Cert., Membre Fondateur, Custodia Oecumenicum Sanctae Mariae, College of Bishops (2016)

Doctor of Naturopathic Psychology (D.N.Psy.), Ave Maria Theological Seminary in Partnership with American Naturopathic Medical Association (2015)

Cert., Fayetteville Police Department Citizen's Police Academy (2015)

U.S. Civil Service (Department of the Army) Retired (2014)

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Ave Maria School of Divinity (2012)

Cert., Blessing of an Archbishop (2011)

Cert., Monastic Vows (2009)

Cert., Final (Perpetual) Solemn Life Profession (2008)

Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) (Honoris Causa), Saint Luke Evangelical School of Biblical Studies (2004)

Graduate, Army Management Staff College, Fort Belvoir, VA (2000) Cert., Board Certified Naturopath, American Naturopathic Medical Association Certification and Accreditation Board, (2000)

Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Health (Ph.D.), Clayton College of Natural Health (1999)

Doctor of Naturopathy (N.D.), Clayton College of Natural Health (1999)

Cert., Board Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, National Board of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists (1998)

Cert., Board Certified Safety Executive, World Safety Organization (1996)

U.S. Army Retired (1991)

Master of Theology (M.Th.), Bethany Theological Seminary (1991)

Master of Ministry in Christian Counseling (M.M.C.C.), Bethany Theological Seminary (1990)

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (B.A.), Baptist Christian College (1988)

H.S. Dip., Scotia Glenville High School (1970)

Christ the Pantocrator Celtic Orthodox Old Catholic Mission and Monastic Community / A Ministry of Christian Counseling, Healing, Prayer, Soul Care, Spiritual Direction, Teaching, and Worship Bishop / Psychologist / Monk / Anam Chara (Soul Friend) / Spiritual Director / Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor

An Independent Monastic Community of the One Holy Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church - Weaving Together Threads of Spirituality From the Celtic Carmelite, Desert Fathers and Mothers, Messianic Judaism, Mystical, Northumbrian Model, O.SS.T. Model, Old Catholic, and Orthodox Traditions. For more information about Bishop +Floyd Covey's counseling ministry, click here.

Collierville, Tennessee

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Cert., Consecration as a Bishop (2018)

Ltr., Letter of Appointment, Director of Vocations and Formation (2018)

Ltr., Letter of Appointment, Member of Archbishop-Abbot's Advisory Council (2018)

Cert., Final (Perpetual) Solemn Life Profession (2018) 

Cert., Ordination as a Priest (2016)

Cert., Ordination as a Deacon (2016)

Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) (Honoris Causa), Ave Maria Theological Seminary (2016)
Cert., Associate (2016) Candidate for Associate Membership and Holy Orders (2016)

Brother of The Order of Celtic Carmelites (O.C. Carm.) (2016) Sacrae Theologiae Licentiatus, St. Andrew’s Theological Seminary (Currently Enrolled) Doctorate in Theology (Th.D.), Southwest Bible College and Seminary (2008)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology, (dissertation studied agoraphobia, anxiety, and panic attacks), Memphis State University (1990)

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sociology (Thesis), Memphis State University (1983)

Master of Science (M.S.) in Counseling Psychology, Memphis State University (1981)

Bachelor of Arts (B.S.) Magna Cum Laude Major on Sociology, Minor on Psychology (1974)

Author - Children's Books

Wheeling, West Virginia

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Student, Master of Theology (M.Th.) Program at Franciscan University of Stubenville

Cert., Associate (2015)

Candidate for Associate (2015)

Presidential Scholar at Wheeling Jesuit University 

Bachelor of Arts in Theology (B.A.), Wheeling Jesuit University

Associate in Business Administration (A.A.), Wheeling Jesuit University

Our Lady of Sorrows Confraternity of Christian Women and Mothers

Home of the Good Shepherd, Nursing Home Volunteer

Homebound Volunteer

Pro-Life Committee Member 

EWTN Media Missionary Volunteer 

St. Gerard's Society  

Funeral Honor Guard

Holy Face of Jesus Spiritual Member

St. Dymphna Spiritual Member  

Our Lady of Peace Prayer Group 

Eucharistic Adoration Prayer Team 

St. Monica's Prayer Circle 

Apostleship of Prayer.

September 15, 1969 - May 25, 2016

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Friend, and Sister in Christ

Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace in the loving and merciful arms of Christ Jesus. Amen.

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Cert., Final (Perpetual) Solemn Life Profession and Monastic Vows (2016)

Seminarian: Ave Maria Theological Seminary, Hayesville, NC

Cert., First (Temporary) Profession and Monastic Vows (2015)

Cert., Dip., C.S.S. (Phase I), Ave Maria Theological Seminary (2015)

Cert., Promise of a Postulant (2014)

Candidate for Postulancy (2014)

Cert., Certified Nursing Assistant (1988-2000)

H.S. Dip, Hayesville High School (1987)

Retired Merchant Marines

Current Doctoral Program: Liberty University

Twentynine Palms, California

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Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling (MA), Liberty University (2022)

Ltr., Letter of Appointment, Claustral Prior (Auxiliary Bishop) (2018)

Ltr., Letter of Appointment, Dean of Ave Maria Theological Seminary (2018)

Cert., Consecration as a Bishop (2018)

Ltr., Letter of Appointment, Member of Archbishop-Abbot's Advisory Council (2017) 

Ltr., Letter of Appointment, Member of Vocations/Formation Committee (2017)

Cert., Ordination as a Priest (2016) 

Bachelor of Sacred Theology ( S.T.B.), Ave Maria Theological Seminary (2016)  

Cert., Final (Perpetual) Solemn Life Profession (2014)

Cert., Dip., C.S.S. (Phase II), Ave Maria School of Divinity (2014) Cert., Certificate of Sub Conditione Ordination - Deacon (2013) Cert., Dip., C.S.S. (Phase I), Ave Maria School of Divinity (2013) Cert., First (Temporary) Profession and Monastic Vows (2013) Cert., Promise of a Postulant (2012)

Cert., Incardination as a Deacon (2012)

Master of Social Science (M.S.Sc.), Syracuse University (2008)

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.), Indiana University (2002)

Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (B.A.), University of California, Riverside (1982)

Ministry Interests/Focus: Christian Life Coaching, Biblical Health Principles, Church History

Department of Defense

U.S. Air Force Retired

San Marcos, California

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Ltr., Letter of Appointment, Member of Archbishop-Abbot's Advisory Council (2017)

Ltr., Letter of Appointment, Member of Vocations/Formation Committee (2017)

Cert., Final (Perpetual) Solemn Life Profession and Monastic Vows (2017) 

Bachelor of Ministerial Studies (B.M.S.) 'Program Audit', Kings Cross Victory Bible College (2015)

Cert., Incardination as a Bishop (2010) 

Cert., First (Temporary) Profession and Monastic Vows (2010) Cert., Promise of a Postulant (2010)

Paralegal Studies Program, Lawton Business School, Oakland, California (1989)

Religious Name: Brother Hank, ER.O.SS.T.

Name of Abbey: Immaculate Heart of Mary Abbey, Duncannon, Pennsylvania

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Cert., Eremitic Consecration (2018)

Candidate for Holy Orders (2015)

Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.), Ave Maria Theological Seminary (2015)

Cert., Minor Order of Subdeacon (2014)

Cert., Final (Perpetual) Solemn Life Profession (2014)

Associate of Sacred Theology (S.T.A.), Ave Maria School of Divinity (2014)

Cert., First (Temporary) Profession and Monastic Vows (2013) Cert., Dip., C.S.S. (Phase I & II), Ave Maria School of Divinity (2013)

Cert., Promise of a Postulant (2013)

U.S. Army Reserve, Aviation Warrant Officer (Retired) (2004) H.S.Dip., Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School (1964)

Police Chaplain

Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Response Chaplain Chaplain - International Order of Saint Luke 

Actor - Faith-Based Films, Television Docudramas, and Commercials

Auburndale, Florida

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Ltr., Letter of Appointment, Director of Outreach Programs and Ministries (2023)

Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.), Agnus Dei Theological Seminary (2020)

Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Agnus Dei Theological Seminary (2020)

Installation, Associate Pastor of Saint Mary’s Catholic Community (2019)

Cert., ISP Chaplain Training, Indiana State Police (2019)

Cert., Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Response Chaplain (2019)

Inducted, Chaplain for the Indianapolis Chapter of the International Order of Saint Luke (2019)

Ltr., Letter of Appointment, Member of Archbishop-Abbot's Advisory Council (2017) 

Ltr., Letter of Appointment, Member of Vocations/Formation Committee (2017)

Cert., Final (Perpetual) Solemn Life Profession (2017)

Cert., Ordination as a Priest (2016)

Cert., Ordination as a Deacon (2016)

Cert., First (Temporary) Profession and Monastic Vows (2016) Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.), Ave Maria Theological Seminary (2016)

Cert., Dip., C.S.S. (Phase II), Ave Maria Theological Seminary (2016)

Associate of Sacred Theology (S.T.A.), Ave Maria Theological Seminary (2016)

Cert., Dip., C.S.S. (Phase I), Ave Maria Theological Seminary (2016) Cert., Promise of a Postulant (2015)

Candidate for Postulancy (2015)

Daytona Beach Police Department - Special Events Officer (2012-2015)

Vilatte Theological Seminary - Seminary Studies (2009-2015) Seniors vs. Crime Volunteer - A Special Project of the Florida Attorney General's Office (2007-2015)

Ordained Subdeacon (2014)

Minor Orders - Porter, Acolyte (2013)

Concordia Theological Seminary - Campus Security Officer (2005-2007)

Allen County Police Department - Police Officer/Detective (1981-2005)

Fort Wayne Bible College - Religious Studies (1979)

Indiana University - Business/English Major (1974-1976)

Muncie Southside High School (1964-1967)

October 17, 1957 - August 8, 2019

Beloved Father, Friend, and Brother in Christ

Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace in the loving and merciful arms of Christ Jesus. Amen.

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Cert., Eremitic Consecration (2018)

Cert., Final (Perpetual) Solemn Life Profession (2011)

Cert., Incardination as a Priest (2010)

Cert., First (Temporary) Profession and Monastic Vows (2010) Cert., Promise of a Postulant (2010)

Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Agape Seminary (2007)

Bachelor of Divinity (B.Div.), Agape Seminary (2005)

Doctor of Divinity (D.D.), American Institute of Holistic Theology (1999)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), American Institute of Holistic Theology (1996)