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Episcopal Church Consecrates First Gay Bishop

HeadlineNov 03, 2003

In New Hampshire, the Rev. Gene Robinson was consecrated Sunday as the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church. 4,000 celebrated his consecration but the move threatens to split the international Anglican church. Leaders of the church in Africa have lead the condemnation of Robinson’s appointment.

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