From Christian Post-Bishops representing the largest Province of The Episcopal Church have written an open letter in which they showed support for those who refused to depart the denomination when the leadership of the South Carolina Diocese decided to leave.
"We commend you for your faith and courage during this trying season. We observed that you are meeting your present difficulties with good fellowship, good creativity and good cheer," stated the Province IV House of Bishops. "We pledge to you our prayers and the prayers of those we serve as we all go forward in faith. And we pledge our support and cooperation to our brother, your Bishop, Charlie von Rosenberg."
Last year, the Diocese of South Carolina decided to leave The Episcopal Church over a mixture of theological differences and the treatment of their bishop, Rev. Mark Lawrence.
Not long after the departure, the Diocese sued to keep its name and property, with a minority of its members wanting to stay with the national denomination.
The bishops' letter came after the conclusion of their biannual province meeting held at Charleston. Those present heard stories regarding the divisive diocesan debate from those within The Episcopal Church in South Carolina, the name of the group of Episcopalians who remained loyal to TEC.
Also known as the Province of Sewanee, Province IV is comprised of the dioceses in Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and part of Louisiana.
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