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Melbourne Anglicans find same-sex blessing ‘profoundly disappointing and saddening’

Melbourne’s Anglican church has formally voted to express "sorrow" over the Wangaratta diocese's decision to bless same-sex marriages.

More than 6,500 same-sex marriages registered in 2018

More than 6,500 same-sex marriages registered in 2018 Source: Press Association

Melbourne's Anglican church has voted in a majority to express "sorrow" over the decision to offer same-sex blessings in the regional Victorian city of Wangaratta.

The Wangaratta diocese became the first in Australia to pass such a regulation – with a majority of 78 per cent - in September.

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