First openly gay bishop has been elected in Toronto district to serve The Anglican Church in Canada.
Rev. Canon Kevin Robertson’s election marks and historical moment becoming the bishop of Christ Church, Deer Park, in Toronto, reporters ChristianToday.com.
In his speech Robertson said, "I didn't really expect to be standing here on the steps, but I'm deeply, deeply honoured. I realise this is an historic day in the life of our church. It's no secret that I'm the first openly gay, partnered bishop-elect in the diocese and perhaps in the Canadian church as well, and I know that for some people that's a real challenge and for others it's the fulfilment of what they've been hoping and praying for a very long time. The peace and unity of the church is really important to me and I will work to continue that peace and unity as a bishop."
Robertson has two children with his partner. In 1997 he was an ordained deacon after he completed his Master of Divinity degree at Trinity College in Toronto.
Same sex-marriage has been accepted in The Anglican Church in Canada, three years before it was legal in Canada.
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