Church Society's Summary of Monday's General Synod Proceedings

The vote on the final motion, which was very much as put in the first place by the House of Bishops was then approved by all three houses. However, once again, if this had been the Final Approval debate for the legislation it would not have gained the 2/3rd majority necessary in the House of Laity.

After the decision the Archbishop of York tried to say that the vote did not amount to a decision to kick traditionalists out of the Church of England. However, the fact that he said it indicates that is exactly how many will receive the decision.

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