Church of England Synod Hears Warnings on Anglican Split Over Gay Priests
The spiritual head of the Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams has given a sharp warning to the Anglican Communion on the final day of the Church of England’s General Synod in Church House, Westminster Nov. 16th.
Posted: Thursday, November 17 , 2005, 6:57 (UK)

The spiritual head of the Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams has given a sharp warning to the Anglican Communion on the final day of the Church of England’s General Synod in Church House, Westminster Nov. 16th.

The Archbishop of Canterbury told how splits over the ordination of gay priests are deeply shaking the foundations of the 76 million-member worldwide Communion.

Continued disputes within the Church over the past few years have seen a progressive deterioration of trust between Anglicans in Europe, the USA, Canada and Africa.

The Church’s General Synod, which has been held in London from Nov. 14-16, 2005 had seen the Queen open with a resounding speech where she told how the Christian faith has had a unique and enduring effect in the world despite the ever-changing society. Story