Resolution Number: | 2015-C055 | |
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Title: | Condemn Violence Against Christians and Commit to Prayer | |
Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended | |
Final Text: |
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church condemns the heinous acts of violence and persecution directed toward our brothers and sisters in Christ and all others throughout the world persecuted for their faith; and be it further
Resolved, That the 78th General Convention ask the Presiding Bishop to call for a specific Church-wide Day of Prayer in 2016 in remembrance of these contemporary martyrs and in solidarity with persecuted Christians in our own day; and be it further
Resolved, That we commit the Church to continual prayer for the cessation of all violent acts against believers.
Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), p. 916. |
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