Church of Nigeria Redefines Relationship with Anglican Communion
Saturday, Sep. 17, 2005
Posted: 11:08:47AM EST

The Church of Nigeria redefined its relationship with the Anglican Communion on Thursday, as a result of the ongoing unresolved debate over homosexuality and same-sex blessings with its liberal counterparts in the Communion.

"With a careful rewording of her constitution, the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) redefined her relationship with all other Anglican Churches," declared a statement released from the offices of the Archbishop on Thursday.

The decision was made on the last day of the General Synod of the Church of Nigeria, running Sept. 10-14, which was led by Archbishop of Nigeria Peter Akinola in the Onitsha Diocese.

According to the released statement, all former references to "communion with the see of Canterbury" were deleted from the Constitution. As a result, the official name "the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)" will be changed to "The Church of Nigeria".

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