The Church of England today gave the final seal of approval to women bishops, following the passing of legislation by the General Synod in July.
At the Synod’s meeting this afternoon at Church House, an amendment which states that “A man or woman may be consecrated into the office of bishop” was written into Canon Law following a final show of hands.
Six officers signed the instrument of enactment before members of the Synod. The House of Bishops is scheduled to meet immediately after the close of Synod today.
Archbishop of York John Sentamu prayed for unity within the Church following the motion being carried.
It has been branded “an historic” day by Rev Sue Booys of Oxford, who gave the opening address.
The legislation was approved by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords last month, and has also already received royal assent.
In a speech before peers in October, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby commended the move as “long overdue”.
“Over the past 20 years many women have given outstanding leadership as vicars, archdeacons and cathedral deans. Now for the first time, every post will be open to them,” he said…Read More
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