XXV Doctrine and Worship : c) Burial Office
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- Date
- 1975 June 5-9
- Source
- House of Bishops. Minutes
- Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Archbishop Watton
- Seconder
- Bishop Seaborn
- Prologue
- Bishop Short reported that a revised burial office would go to General Synod for consideration and recommendation.
- Text of motion
- "That a representative of this House should move, at the meeting of the General Synod, the following motion:
- `That the Resolution from the Doctrine and Worship Committee in regard to the Burial Office, be amended by the deletion of the words, "approves it as an alternative to the Prayer Book order, where authorized by the Bishop.", and the substitution of the words, "requests further study and written comment be made to the Doctrine and Worship Committee with a view to revision prior to any publication".' CARRIED
- Subjects
- Liturgical renewal - Anglican Church of Canada
- Funeral service - Anglican Church of Canada - Liturgy