WOMEN IN THE CHURCH
BARRED FROM HOLY ORDERS ANGLICAN DECISION Deaconesses will not be regarded 01 described by the Church of England as "persons in Holy Orders." Although this had been recommended by a point committee of the Upper and Lower Houses, it was rejected by the Lower House oi Convocation meeting at York. "No one wants to discourage good, gifted and educated women. But Ido not think the best interests of the Church would be served if women were allowed to become ministers," said the Bishop 01 Pontefract. The meeting decided finally that an exception might be made in women's schools and colleges. One speaker said that the very thought of a woman administering the chalice at Holy Communion made him shudder. The Archdeacon of Warrington said he hoped that one day women would bt admitted to the priesthood. Many supported him with cries of "Why not?"
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Thames Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 20238, 15 February 1938, Page 4
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