Oklahoma Episcopal Bishop Edward J. Konieczny will take no action on the Episcopal Church’s approval this week of same-sex ceremonies until he meets with state priests and leaders.
The Episcopal Church, which has been a leader in the movement for full inclusion of gays and lesbians, on Tuesday approved an official liturgical rite to bless same-sex unions. The rite includes the exchange of vows and rings but is not being called a marriage ceremony.
“Once I return to Oklahoma, my intention is to gather the diocese, and we will discern together how we will respond to this resolution,” Konieczny said.
Huh. He voted for the blessed thing…you mean he supports but has no clue about implementation in his own fiefdom. Oh, yeah, an Episcopal bishop-type. I just bet he will figure it out, with a little help from his friends.
Kyrie eleison!
Chip – reminds me of when Creighton Robertson returned from GC2003 and told the cathedral congregation: (paraphrasing) “I don’t believe that I should be able to stand in the way of who the people of the diocese of New Hampshire called to be their bishop”.
PS: I hope you are doing well.