Full Legislative History
Resolution Number: 2015-C055
Title: Condemn Violence Against Christians and Commit to Prayer
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred as Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That The Episcopal Church condemns the heinous acts of violence and persecution directed toward our brothers and sisters in Christ and all others throughout the world persecuted for their faith; and be it further

Resolved, That the 78th General Convention ask the Presiding Bishop to call for a specific Church-wide Day of Prayer in 2016 in remembrance of these contemporary martyrs and in solidarity with persecuted Christians in our own day; and be it further

Resolved, That we commit the Church to continual prayer for the cessation of all violent acts against believers.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), p. 916.