| Resolution Number: | 2022-A203 |
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| Title: | Extend Greetings to The Chairman of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Adopted |
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Resolved, That the House of Bishops of the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, gathered in Baltimore, Maryland, sends our greetings and the assurance of our prayers to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America and President of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, giving thanks for his election as Archbishop in 2019; and further, rejoicing in the long and significant relationship that has existed between the Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion, looks forward to a renewed and deepening relationship between our Churches as a visible expression of the vocation of the Church to the ministry of reconciliation and to the unity of all in Christ.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Baltimore, 2022 (New York: General Convention, 2023), p. 795. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | House of Bishops Legislative Committee on Privilege and Courtesy |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Privilege and Courtesy |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #22 on Resolution A203 (The Chairman of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A203)
Resolved, That the House of Bishops of the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, gathered in Baltimore, Maryland, sends our greetings and the assurance of our prayers to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America and President of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, giving thanks for his election as Archbishop in 2019; and further, rejoicing in the long and significant relationship that has existed between the Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion, looks forward to a renewed and deepening relationship between our Churches as a visible expression of the vocation of the Church to the ministry of reconciliation and to the unity of all in Christ.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #204)
Resolution Adopted by One House, July 9.
| Abstract: | The House of Bishops sends greetings to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America and President of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, and gives thanks for his election. |
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