The Sinister Intrusion of Same Sex Marriage into Orthodox Episcopal Dioceses

Here is how the resolution reads: Resolved, That under the canonical direction of the Rector or Member of the Clergy in charge and where permitted to do so by civil law, provision will be made for all couples desiring to use these marriage liturgies in their local congregation or worshipping community, provided that nothing in this Resolve narrows the authority of the Rector or Priest-in-Charge (Canon III.9.6(a)); and be it further Resolved, That in dioceses where the bishop exercising ecclesiastical authority (or, where applicable, ecclesiastical supervision) holds a theological position that does not embrace marriage for same-sex couples, and there is a desire to use such rites by same-sex couples in a congregation or worshipping community, the bishop exercising ecclesiastical authority (or ecclesiastical supervision) shall invite, as necessary, another bishop of this Church to provide pastoral support to the couple, the Member of the Clergy involved and the congregation or worshipping community in order to fulfill the intention of this resolution that all couples have convenient and reasonable local congregational access to these rites;…

Now, if a progressive priest in an orthodox diocese wants to perform a same sex marriage he does not need to seek permission from his own bishop, he can override him and call up a bishop from a nearby liberal diocese and invite him in to provide oversight for SSM.

This makes a complete mockery of one’s ordination vows, not only of the priest but also of the bishop.

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