Female deacons ordained

Title

Female deacons ordained

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

16 Mar 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:03:49

Description

Report on the first ordination of female deacons in the Church of England, organ music and oath heard. The ceremony took place at Southwark Cathedral. Interview with delighted Bishop of Southwark, Ronald Bowlby; Frances Plummer(?) new deacon on her new status. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Ronald Bowlby; Frances Plummer(?)

Keywords

Women; Clergy; Church of England; Ceremonies; Church services; Ordination of women

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