Emilio Alvarez (born January 16) is a religious leader in the United States, and founding bishop of the Union of Charismatic Orthodox Churches.

As a minister within the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee), Alvarez transitioned into the Convergence Movement after questioning his childhood denomination's anti-Catholicism.

He was invited to attend an audience with Pope Francis in 2014; Alvarez served as official translator for the meeting, themed, "The Miracle of Unity".

[4][5][6] In July 2019, Alvarez helped establish the Union of Charismatic Orthodox Churches within Painted Post, New York.

[9][10][3] He became an associate provost at Asbury Theological Seminary,[11] relocating from Rochester, New York where he pastored The Cathedral at The Gathering Place.