The Acting Primate's Charge

Text of motion: The Acting Primate then delivered his Charge as follows:; In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Reverend Fathers and Brethren.; It is a strange series of events which leads me to my occupying this Chair in an acting capacity, and welcoming you to this Twentieth Session of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada.; [Text of remainder of Charge NOT included in electronic database. Charge divided into seven sections: The Primacy, A Personal Assessment, The Unity of the Church, The Canadian Situation, Conversation and Co-operation, The Draft Prayer Book, Conclusion.]; [CARRIED]

Notes: The reception of the Charge was marked by tumultuous applause.; [Act 3 of 1959 General Synod. See page 84.]

Subjects: Anglican Church of Canada. Acting Primate - Charge; Carrington, Philip, 1893-1975; Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod (20th : 1959 : Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Que.)