| Resolution Number: | 1994-D056 |
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| Title: | Omit Filioque Clause in Supplemental Liturgical Materials |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That this 71st General Convention direct that when the English Language Liturgical Consultation (ELLC) text of the Nicene Creed (included in Supplemental Liturgical Materials ) is used, the words "and the Son" be omitted, such use always to be under the direction of the diocesan bishop or ecclesiastical authority, and with an appropriate educational component.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 1994 (New York: General Convention, 1995), p. 351. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Prayer Book and Liturgy |
House of Deputies
Original Text of Resolution:
(D056)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That this 71st General Convention direct that when the English Language Liturgical Consultation (ELLC) text of the Nicene Creed (included in Supplemental Liturgical Materials) is used, the words "and the Son" be omitted, such use always to be under the direction of the diocesan bishop or ecclesiastical authority.
Proposed Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That this 71st General Convention direct that when the English Language Liturgical Consultation (ELLC) text of the Nicene Creed (included in Supplemental Liturgical Materials) is used, the words "and the Son" be omitted, such use always to be under the direction of the diocesan bishop or ecclesiastical authority, and with an appropriate educational component.
Deputy Reno of Nebraska moved an amendment to D056.
Proposed Amendment:
Between "and the Son" and "be omitted" add "be permitted to" in line four.
Debate followed on the Reno amendment to D056.
The question was called to terminate debate on the Reno amendment to D056 and on the main motion.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
Deputy Milan of Pennsylvania called for a vote by division on the main motion.
A vote was taken on the Reno amendment to D056.
Motion defeated
Reno amendment defeated
A vote was taken on D056, by division.
The results were reported as: Yes -466, No -269.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #272)
House of Bishops
The Committee on Prayer Book and Liturgy presented its Report #31 on House of Deputies Message #272 on Resolution D056a (Filioque Clause) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #294)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 2.
| Abstract: | The 71st General Convention directs that the words "and the Son" be omitted from the English Language Liturgical Consultation text of the Nicene Creed. |
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