| Resolution Number: | 1979-D050 | |
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| Title: | Establish a Covenant and Jurisdictional Status to Iglesia Episcopal Puertorriqueña | |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended | |
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Resolved, That the covenant between the I.E.P. and PECUSA, (a copy of which is attached as Exhibit I), be approved; and be it further
Resolved, That this 66th General Convention grant to the Iglesia Episcopal Puertorriqueña (I.E.P.) status as an extra-provincial Diocese under the provision of Title I, Canon 10, Section 3(e)(1) in accordance with item 12 of the Covenant between the Episcopal Church and I.E.P.; and be it further
Resolved, That the metropolitical authority over the I.E.P. be vested in the President of the Ninth Province and its Synod, pending the creation of a Regional Council having metropolitical authority, and including Puerto Rico; and be it further
Resolved, That in accordance with the terms of item 11 of the Covenant, the Executive Council be authorized to act on behalf of PECUSA; and be it further
Resolved, That such review shall include any reports and recommendations made by the members of the Joint Committee of Consultation referred to in item 2 of the Covenant; and be it further
Resolved, That the members of the Joint Committee of Consultation representing the PECUSA be appointed by the Presiding Bishop; and be it further
Resolved, That this 66th General Convention accept in the name of PECUSA the most profound gratitude of the I.E.P. for having guided, guarded, and supported its life during its formation as part of the Church.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 1979 (New York: General Convention, 1980), p. C-153. |
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