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Resolution A079
Marriage Canon - Place of marriage
This resolution was carried.
moved by: Ronald Stevenson (Chancellor)
seconded by: Bishop Barry Hollowell from the Diocese of Calgary
Note: The mover and the seconder must be members of the General Synod and be present in the House when the resolution is before the synod for debate.
BE IT RESOLVED:
That first reading be given to the resolution
That Section 12 in Part II of Canon XXI be repealed and the following substituted therefor:
12. Place of Marriage
- a) Marriage is a public act and shall be solemnized in the face of the community and of the friends and neighbours of the couple.
- b) Every marriage shall be solemnized in the presence of at least two witnesses in addition to the officiating minister.
- c) The body of the church is the appropriate place for the solemnization of a marriage but a marriage may be solemnized in another location if the incumbent is satisfied that the solemnity of the occasion will be preserved and that the service will be conducted with dignity in godly and decent order.
EXPLANATORY NOTE/BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The background for this resolution is found in the report of the Marriage Canon Task Force, particularly at pages 21 and 22.
Source: The Marriage Canon Task Force
(name of committee, diocese, etc.)
Submitted by: The Chancellor