Pr. prof Ion Ciungu
"Bishops had
concluded that theological and legal barriers prevented the introduction of
stand-alone blessing ceremonies at this stage. The Synod nevertheless held that
conversation on the issue should continue through newly established bodies.
Gay marriage and
dedicated blessing services for same-sex couples are therefore excluded from
current church practice.
Blessing prayers within
regular Sunday services remain permitted under rules introduced in 2023.
The vote in favor of
the bishops’ motion passed by 252 votes to 132, with 21 abstentions. Separate
tallies recorded strong majorities in the houses of clergy and laity and
unanimous support among bishops with two abstentions."
Church of England
General Synod votes against blessing same-sex marriage after long debate, https://www.christianpost.com/news/church-of-england-synod-votes-against-blessing-same-sex-marriage.html
Church of England winds
down Living in Love and Faith as deep divisions remain over same-sex blessings,
https://www.christiantoday.com/news/church-of-england-winds-down-living-in-love-and-faith-as-deep-divisions-remain-over-same-sex-blessings
Church of England
abandons proposals for same-sex blessing ceremonies, https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9mz34184po
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