Anglican Orthodox Leaders Meeting Communique
Gafcon IoW supports the Anglican Orthodox view
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Gathering Cairo, Egypt 17th - 19th October 2023
The theme for the meeting was “I will make you as a light to the nations” (Isaiah49: 6b)
13 Primates participated plus 10 observers, including Anglican orthodox leaders from different networks in the Communion
Discussion on the GAFCON IV Kigali statement (Apr, 2023) - orthodox Anglican leaders to work towards resetting the communion
a) The Anglican world has changed so dramatically in the last century.
b) On the 9th of October 2023, the C of E House of Bishops signalled their intent to commend prayers of blessing for same sex couples
c) We lament with tears all that has happened to the historic ‘mother church’ of the communion, and pray for her restoration
d) In relation to the Archbishop of Canterbury & the other instruments of communion, we affirm GAFCON IV Kigali statement (Apr2023)As orthodox Primates, we reaffirm our adherence to Lambeth Resolution 1.10 of 1998 in full, both in moral teaching and pastoral care.
Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GFSA) AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING:
To take the Gospel out urgently through word and deed to a pain-ridden world (Jude 3)
To pray fervently for, and support relief and redevelopment work in, war-torn countries as well as for persecuted and hard-pressed Christians
We affirm the GSFA Covenantal Structure as a good way to offer ecclesiastical structure and accountability to be a locus of unity for the orthodox in the whole Communion
To meet annually as ‘Anglican Orthodox Leaders’, to be refreshed by Spirit-filled fellowship, to take counsel together on Communion matters, and to collaborate on mission and ministry.
