§ 95. Incorporation of Christian Orthodox Catholic churches of the Eastern Confession. An unincorporated Christian Orthodox Catholic church of the Eastern Confession in this state may become incorporated as a church by executing, acknowledging and filing a certificate of incorporation, stating the corporate name by which such church shall be known and the county, town, city or village where its principal place of worship is, or is intended to be located.

Terms Used In N.Y. Religious Corporations Law 95

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

A certificate of incorporation of an unincorporated Christian Orthodox Catholic church of the Eastern Confession shall be executed and acknowledged by six lay members of such church.

On filing such certificate such church shall be a corporation by the name stated in the certificate.

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