Same-sex blessings (in Netherlands).Amsterdam Amsterdam, city, Netherlands Amsterdam (ăm`stərdăm', Dutch ämstərdäm`), city (1994 pop. 724,096), constitutional capital and largest city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, North Holland prov. (ENI) -- The largest Protestant church body in the Netherlands, representing about 2.7 million Christians, has approved the blessing of same-sex partnerships. The decision was taken by the three synods of the Uniting Protestant Churches This is a list of Protestant churches by denomination. Anglican/Episcopal Church Anglican Communion Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and PolynesiaAnglican Diocese of Auckland= Archdeaconry of Waimate== Parish of Kaitaiain the Netherlands in late November near the town of Ede.Couples who seek a church blessing must show that their relationship is a lasting one based on "love and fidelity." Their partnership must also be registered with the civil authorities, although this need not be as a marriage. Registered partnerships have been recognised in the Netherlands since January 1998, and civil marriages between same-sex partners same-sex partner Social medicine A domestic partner of the same genotypic sex. See Homosexual. since April 2001. The synods' action leaves the decision to bless bless tr.v. blessed or blest , bless·ing, bless·es 1. To make holy by religious rite; sanctify. 2. To make the sign of the cross over so as to sanctify. 3. To invoke divine favor upon. same-sex partnerships to the discretion of local church councils. Not all congregations, therefore, will perform such blessings. |
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