| Resolution Number: | 2022-A204 |
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| Title: | Extend Greetings to The Delegates of the Standing Conference of Oriental 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 the Delegates of the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Bishops, rejoicing in the long and significant relationship that has existed between the Oriental Orthodox Churches and the Anglican Communion, and praying for 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; and sends our commitment in solidarity to our Christian sisters and brothers of your Churches wherever they face persecution, violence, and displacement.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Baltimore, 2022 (New York: General Convention, 2023), p. 796. |
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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 #23 on Resolution A204 (The Delegates of the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Bishops) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A204)
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 the Delegates of the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Bishops, rejoicing in the long and significant relationship that has existed between the Oriental Orthodox Churches and the Anglican Communion, and praying for 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; and sends our commitment in solidarity to our Christian sisters and brothers of your Churches wherever they face persecution, violence, and displacement.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #206)
Resolution Adopted by One House, July 9.
| Abstract: | The House of Bishops sends greetings to the Delegates of the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Bishops and rejoices in the relationship between the Oriental Orthodox Churches and the Anglican Communion and prays for a shared renewal and deepening of relationships. |
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