# Deacons (Ordination of Women) Measure 1986, Introduction: Introductory text


A MEASURE passed by the General Synod of the Church of England to make provision for the ordination of women as deacons, and for connected purposes.
[7th November 1986]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/1986/4/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/deacons-ordination-of-women-measure-1986/introduction
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