D084 (Resolution to Amend Canon III.9, Sec. 8)
House of Bishops Message #139
The House of Bishops informs the House of Deputies that on Jul 9, 2022 it considered resolution D084 (Resolution to Amend Canon III.9, Sec. 8). The house acted to:
Reject
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That Canon III. 9. Sec. 8 be hereby amended as follows:
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Sec. 8
On reaching the age seventy-five years, a Priest shall resign from all positions in this Church, and the resignation shall be accepted.
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Sec. 8
On reaching the age of seventy-two years seventy-five years, a Priest shall resign from all positions in this Church, and the resignation shall be accepted.