The Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of Ireland on the Result of the Irish Vote

The archbishops and bishops of the Church of Ireland wish to affirm that the people of the Republic of Ireland, in deciding by referendum to alter the State’s legal definition of marriage, have of course acted fully within their rights.

The Church of Ireland, however, defines marriage as between a man and a woman, and the result of this referendum does not alter this.

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One comment on “The Archbishops and Bishops of the Church of Ireland on the Result of the Irish Vote

  1. MotherViolet says:

    Well said!