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Synod votes to ordain women

Title
Synod votes to ordain women
Genre
News report; Interview; Speech
TX Date
11 Nov 1992
Year of production
1992
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Duration
00:00:39
Description
George Matheson reports from the Church of England General Synod on their decision to ordain women priests and jubilant reaction. Includes announcement of result by Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey; reaction from Deacon Judith Jones and others cheering outside Church House.
Contributors
George Carey; George Matheson; Judith Jones
Keywords
Religion; Women; Equal opportunity; Church of England; Christianity; Ordination of women; Synods

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