Twenty years ago, women were allowed to become priests, but today they are still kept from holding higher ranks in the clergy.
There was a motion proposed to allow women to become bishops, but the general synod of the Church of England has narrowly voted against it, reports the BBC.
Narrowly because it passed amongst the synod’s House of Bishops, but the House of Laity has rejected it, with only six votes missing for it to pass.
Some Archbishops and bishops in favour of a “yes” vote said this was a “grim day”, especially for women priests and supporters.
Among those who voted against, Canon Simon Killwick said that this legislation was “flawed”.
It was a day to memorialize those who lost their lives due to violence.
