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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