Category Archives: Religion

Jubilation as Church of England’s synod votes to allow female bishops

Church of England Clerics take a selfie as they celebrate after the vote to allow female bishopsThe Church of England ended at a stroke the male domination of its hierarchy as the General Synod voted on Monday to allow women to be ordained as bishops for the first time.

Applause in the public gallery at the meeting in York greeted the overwhelming vote in favour of the measure. With a two-to-one vote for the move needed, 152 lay members of the synod were in favour and 45 against. Majorities among bishops and clergy were even greater. More … http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/14/church-england-synod-votes-allow-female-bishops

 

 

St Paul’s Cathedral in London to Host ‘peaceful donkeys’ Exhibit from Cairo

As part of the Fifth Edition of the Caravan Festival for Visual Arts that took place earlier this year, 25 works by various inter-generational artists in London will be exhibited in a London cathedral between 30 August and 20 September.

One of London’s oldest and most iconic cathedrals, Saint Paul, will exhibit a selection of 25 of the Caravan Festival’s donkeys out of the original 90 that were displayed in Cairo in May.

The donkeys are meant to symbolise peace and love and promote a culture of dialogue against violence and sectarianism. The project is supported by the Swiss Embassy in Cairo and the British Council.  More …http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/5/25/79358/Arts–Culture/Visual-Art/St-Pauls-Cathedral-in-London-to-host-peaceful-donk.aspx

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