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UK: Transgender vicar made Minor Canon of Manchester Cathedral

Started by Olivia P, June 08, 2014, 06:46:17 AM

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June 08, 2014, 06:46:17 AM
7th June 2014, 6:35 PM, Nick Duffy

A transgender vicar has been honoured with the title of Minor Canon of Manchester Cathedral.

Rachel Mann, a vicar and poet who runs the St Nicolas Church in Burnage, Manchester, was honoured for her work within the church.

The 44-year-old recieved the honour from Rogers Govender, the Dean of Manchester, in a ceremony at Manchester Catherdral earlier this week.

Govender tweeted afterwards: "Absolute joy and privilege to admit Rachel Mann as a Minor Canon at Man Cathedral at Evensong! Our Cathedral Poet....well done Rachel!"

More: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/06/07/uk-transgender-vicar-made-minor-canon-of-manchester-cathedral/
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