Mauritian Anglican church votes for ordination of women

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[African Press Agency] 28 Oct 2008--he Anglican Diocese of Mauritius has, at a special meeting of the local synod on Tuesday, approved the ordination of women priests, APA learnt in the capital Port Louis.

The Bishop of Mauritius and Archbishop of the Anglican Province of the Indian Ocean, Ian Ernest, indicated that he has taken this decision after two years of reflection.

In a letter that he has addressed to all directors of parishes, to council members of the Anglican Church and to all his parishioners, Bishop Ernest revealed that the process of women ordination has been launched and it will take the necessary time that it needs.