So great was Archbishop Freier\u2019s objection that one assistant bishop from Freier\u2019s diocese, Melbourne, was told not to robe, process and be part of the consecration. He was seen, instead, sitting in the congregation. davidould.net also understands another assistant bishop from a metropolitan diocese chose not to even attend under similar pressure.<\/p>\n
Archbishop Freier\u2019s objection to the presence of Bishop Behan is in direct contradiction to a motion passed by his own synod only a few months ago, which voted to approve the following:<\/p>\n
Church of Confessing Anglicans Aotearoa \/ New Zealand
\nThat this Synod:
\na) Welcomes the newly formed Church of Confessing Anglicans Aotearoa \/ New Zealand.
\nb) Assures the Church of Confessing Anglicans Aotearoa \/ New Zealand and its bishop, Jay Behan, of our love and prayers.
\nc) prays for God\u2019s blessing on all Anglicans in New Zealand as they seek to proclaim Christ faithfully to New Zealand.<\/p>\n
davidould.net spoke to a senior member of clergy in the Diocese of Melbourne who described Archbishop Freier\u2019s actions as \u201cnot very welcoming, really, is it?!\u201d<\/p>\n
Readers of davidould.net will have to make up their own mind on whether Archbishop Freier\u2019s decision would leave bishop Jay Behan assured of his love and prayers. The majority that voted in favour of the motion may also take an interest in their Archbishop\u2019s rejection of the position of synod.<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n Blog: A new Bishop in Sydney, and a Primate who defies his own synodhttps:\/\/t.co\/WUfQxwJSX2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 David Ould \u0646 (@davidould) December 22, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n