The Acts of Convention
| Resolution Number: | 2006-C003 |
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| Title: | Refer a Resolution on Commemoration of the Martyrs of the Sudan |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Referred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 75th General Convention authorize the commemoration of the Martyrs of the Sudan as an addition to the Calendar of the Church Year, with the following propers:
May 16
The Martyrs of the Sudan
Collect
O God, the One who is steadfast in the midst of persecution, by your providence the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church: Grant that we who remember before you the blessed martyrs of the Sudan, may, like them, be steadfast in our faith in Jesus Christ, to whom the refuse to abandon, even in the face of death, and by their sacrifice brought forth a plentiful harvest, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Wisdom 3:1-9
Psalms 109, 110, 111, 116:10-17
Hebrews 10:32-39
Matthew 24:9-14
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Columbus, 2006 (New York: General Convention, 2007), pp. 482-483. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Diocese of Rochester |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music presented its Report #31 on Resolution C003 (Martyrs of the Sudan) and moved to refer the resolution to the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music.
Original Text of Resolution:
(C003)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 75th General Convention authorize the commemoration of the Martyrs of the Sudan as an addition to the Calendar of the Church Year, with the following propers:
May 16
The Martyrs of the Sudan
Collect
O God, the One who is steadfast in the midst of persecution, by your providence the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church: Grant that we who remember before you the blessed martyrs of the Sudan, may, like them, be steadfast in our faith in Jesus Christ, to whom they refuse to abandon, even in the face of death, and by their sacrifice brought forth a plentiful harvest, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Wisdom 3:1-9
Psalms 109, 110, 111, 116:10-17
Hebrews 10:32-39
Matthew 24:9-14
Motion carried
Resolution referred to a Standing Commission
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #76)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music presented its Report #15 on HB Message #76 on Resolution C003 (Martyrs of the Sudan) and moved to concur with referral to the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music.
Motion carried
Resolution referred to a Standing Commission
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #102)
Resolution Referred to a Standing Commission by Both Houses.
| Abstract: | The 75th General Convention refers to the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music a resolution to authorize the commemoration of the Martyrs of the Sudan as an addition to the Calendar of the Church Year. |
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