| Resolution Number: | 1979-D064 |
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| Title: | Express Concern for Soviet Christian Refugees |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
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Resolved, That the 66th General Convention of the Episcopal Church express its concern for the Soviet Christian refugees presently residing in the United States Embassy in Moscow and asks that the Church use its good offices on behalf of these refugees.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 1979 (New York: General Convention, 1980), p. C-108. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on National and International Problems |
House of Deputies
On the tenth day, the Committee on National and International Problems presented its Report #13 on Resolution D-64, and recommended adoption of the Resolution without amendment:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 66th General Convention of the Episcopal Church express its concern for the Soviet Christian refugees presently residing in the United States Embassy in Moscow and asks that the Church use its good offices on behalf of these refugees.
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #176)
House of Bishops
On the tenth day, HD Message #176 on Resolution D-64 (Christian refugees) was received.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #234)
| Abstract: | The 66th General Convention expresses concern for the Soviet Christian refugees presently residing in the United States Embassy in Moscow and asks that the Church use its good offices on behalf of these refugees. |
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