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Resolution Number: 2022-A210
Title: Celebrate the Election of The Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem and Extend Greetings to Mrs. Rafa Nauom
Legislative Action Taken: Adopted
Final Text:

Resolved, That the House of Bishops of the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, gathered in Baltimore, Maryland, rejoices in the election and ordination of the Most Reverend Hosam Nauom as Bishop Coadjutor of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem in 2020, and in his enthronement as Anglican Archbishop in 2021, and assures him and his wife, Rafa, of our prayers and support as he leads the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Baltimore, 2022 (New York: General Convention, 2023), p. 800.

Legislative History

Author: House of Bishops Legislative Committee on Privilege and Courtesy
Originating House: House of Bishops
Originating Committee: Privilege and Courtesy

House of Bishops

The House of Bishops Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #29 on Resolution A210 (The Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem and Mrs. Rafa Nauom) and moved adoption.

Original Text of Resolution:

(A210)

Resolved, That the House of Bishops of the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, gathered in Baltimore, Maryland, rejoices in the election and ordination of the Most Reverend Hosam Nauom as Bishop Coadjutor of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem in 2020, and in his enthronement as Anglican Archbishop in 2021, and assures him and his wife, Rafa, of our prayers and support as he leads the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #217)

Resolution Adopted by One House, July 9.

Abstract:   The House of Bishops rejoices in the enthronement of the Most Reverend Hosam Nauom as Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem and assures him and his wife, Rafa, of prayer and support.