Editing Church of Ireland (section)

==Doctrine and practice==
{{See also|Anglicanism|Anglican doctrine}}

The centre of the Church of Ireland's teaching is the life, death and resurrection of [[Jesus Christ]]. The basic teachings of the church include:
* [[Chalcedonianism|Chalcedonian]] [[Christology]]; Jesus Christ is fully human and fully God in one person. He died and was resurrected from the dead.
* Jesus provides the way of eternal life for those who believe.
* The Old and New Testaments of the Bible ("God's Word written") were written by people "under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit". The Apocrypha are additional books that are to be read, but not to determine doctrine. The [[Biblical apocrypha#King James Version|Apocrypha of the King James version]] of the Bible constitutes the books of the [[Vulgate]] version that are present neither in the [[Tanakh|Hebrew Old Testament]] nor the Greek [[New Testament]].
* The "two great and necessary" [[Anglican sacraments|sacraments]] are [[Baptism]] and the [[Eucharist]] (also called Holy Communion and the Lord's Supper).
* Those [[Anglican sacraments|"commonly called Sacraments that are not to be counted for Sacraments of the Gospel"]] are [[confirmation]], [[ordination]], marriage, [[Confession (religion)|reconciliation of a penitent]] and [[unction]].
* Belief in [[heaven]], [[hell]] and [[second coming|Jesus's return in glory]].

The 16th-century apologist, [[Richard Hooker]], posits that there are three sources of authority in Anglicanism: scripture, tradition and reason. It is not known how widely accepted this idea is within Anglicanism. It is further posited that the three sources uphold and critique each other in a dynamic way. In Hooker's model, scripture is the primary means of arriving at doctrine; things stated plainly in scripture are accepted as true. Issues that are ambiguous are determined by tradition, which is checked by reason.<ref>[http://www.anglicanlistening.org/anglican_listening_61766_ENG_HTM.htm Anglican Listening] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705192528/http://www.anglicanlistening.org/anglican_listening_61766_ENG_HTM.htm |date=5 July 2008 }} Detail on how scripture, tradition and reason work to "uphold and critique each other in a dynamic way".</ref>

===Modern doctrinal debates===
==== Ordination of women ====
In recent decades, the church has ordained women to all offices. In 1984, the General Synod approved the ordination of women to the diaconate and, in 1987, the first woman, Katherine Poulton, was ordained as a deacon.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=McCready|first=David|date=2006|title=The ordination of women in the Church of Ireland|journal=Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, Section C: Archaeology, Celtic Studies, History, Linguistics, Literature|volume=106C|pages=367–394|doi=10.3318/PRIC.2006.106.1.367|jstor=40657882|s2cid=153389806 |issn=0035-8991}}</ref> In 1990, the church began ordaining women to the priesthood.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tulsaworld.com/archives/church-of-ireland-ordains-first-two-women-priests/article_578ce529-8789-5d1b-b069-1db8d76a4b88.html|title=Church of Ireland Ordains First Two Women Priests|website=Tulsa World|date=25 June 1990 |access-date=14 May 2016|archive-date=24 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124215909/https://www.tulsaworld.com/archives/church-of-ireland-ordains-first-two-women-priests/article_578ce529-8789-5d1b-b069-1db8d76a4b88.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The first two women ordained were [[Kathleen Margaret Brown]] and Irene Templeton. In 2013, the church appointed its first female bishop, [[Pat Storey]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/20/anglicans-appoint-first-woman-bishop-rev-pat-storey|title=Anglicans appoint first female bishop in UK and Ireland |date=20 September 2013|website=The Guardian|access-date=14 May 2016|archive-date=20 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720200924/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/20/anglicans-appoint-first-woman-bishop-rev-pat-storey|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Same-sex unions and LGBT clergy ====
{{See also|Homosexuality and the Anglican Communion}}

The church has been divided over aspects of human sexuality. In 2002, the issue became pertinent as a rector provided a blessing for a lesbian couple.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Tierney|first1=Ciaran|title=Lesbian couple get church blessing.(News)|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-92208364.html |date=September 28, 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023012132/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-92208364.html|archive-date=23 October 2012|work=The Mirror|access-date=11 January 2016}}</ref> The denomination announced a period of discernment to allocate time to the perspectives within the discussion. In 2010, a congregation was recognised by the church for receiving an LGBTI award for offering services for LGBTI people.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ireland.anglican.org/news/3278|title=LGBT Award for Cork Church of Ireland Clergyman |website=Church of Ireland|access-date=30 April 2016|archive-date=31 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531181541/http://ireland.anglican.org/news/3278}}</ref> The Church of Ireland canon defines marriage as a union between one man and one woman, and does not perform same-sex marriages, but the church also supported the legal right of same-sex couples to register a civil marriage.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Same-sex marriage: Church of Ireland body declares gay people should be able to wed|url=https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/politics/same-sex-marriage-church-ireland-body-declares-gay-people-should-be-able-wed-1995930|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Belfast News Letter |first=Adam |last=Kula |date=27 February 2020 |language=en|archive-date=26 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626083235/https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/politics/same-sex-marriage-church-ireland-body-declares-gay-people-should-be-able-wed-1995930|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Church of Ireland body's pro-gay marriage stance hailed by same-sex campaign group|url=https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/people/church-ireland-bodys-pro-gay-marriage-stance-hailed-same-sex-campaign-group-2004045|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Belfast News Letter|date=28 February 2020 |language=en|archive-date=26 June 2021 |first=Adam |last=Kula |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626083235/https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/people/church-ireland-bodys-pro-gay-marriage-stance-hailed-same-sex-campaign-group-2004045|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Church of Ireland clarifies position on same-sex marriage after confusion|url=https://www.christiantoday.com/article/church-of-ireland-clarifies-position-on-same-sex-marriage-after-confusion/134343.htm|access-date=2021-06-26|website= Christian Today|date=2 March 2020 |language=en|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411151420/https://www.christiantoday.com/article/church-of-ireland-clarifies-position-on-same-sex-marriage-after-confusion/134343.htm }}</ref>

[[File:Christ Church 001.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0|Interior of [[Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin|Christ Church Cathedral]]]]

[[Civil partnership in the United Kingdom|Civil partnerships]] have been allowed since 2005. The church has no official position on civil unions. In 2008, "the Church of Ireland Pensions Board ha[d] confirmed that it will treat civil partners the same as spouses."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/listening-process-vital-to-bring-gay-lesbian-clergy-in-from-margins-1.945021|title=Listening process vital to bring gay, lesbian clergy in from margins|newspaper=The Irish Times|access-date=26 May 2017|language=en-US|archive-date=19 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019220254/https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/listening-process-vital-to-bring-gay-lesbian-clergy-in-from-margins-1.945021|url-status=live}}</ref> The General Synod adopted the Pensions Board's policy in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016|title=Guide to the Conversation on Human Sexuality in the Context of Christian Belief|url=https://www.ireland.anglican.org/cmsfiles/pdf/Information/Resources/SelComm/Guide_Jan16.pdf|url-status=live|website=Church of Ireland|access-date=2 July 2021|archive-date=31 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731192758/https://www.ireland.anglican.org/cmsfiles/pdf/Information/Resources/SelComm/Guide_Jan16.pdf}}</ref> In 2011, a cleric in the Church of Ireland entered into a same-sex civil partnership with his bishop's permission.<ref>{{cite news|title=Minister Rev Tom Gordon civil partnership 'welcomed'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-14787854 |access-date=11 January 2016|work=BBC News|date=2011-09-05|archive-date=11 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111094251/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-14787854|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.irishcentral.com/news/top-church-of-ireland-minister-reveals-his-same-sex-marriage-129252023-237410031|title=Top Church of Ireland minister reveals his same sex marriage|date=5 September 2011|work=IrishCentral |first=Cathal |last=Dervan |access-date=5 November 2017|language=en|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107004404/https://www.irishcentral.com/news/top-church-of-ireland-minister-reveals-his-same-sex-marriage-129252023-237410031|url-status=live}}</ref> Assurances of sexual abstinence were not required from the cleric.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/bishop-under-fire-over-clerics-gay-marriage-28657118.html|title=Bishop under fire over cleric's gay marriage|work=Belfast Telegraph |date=12 Sep 2011 |first=Alf |last=McCreary |access-date=5 November 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107164711/https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/bishop-under-fire-over-clerics-gay-marriage-28657118.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012, the church's Clergy Pension Fund continued to recognise that "the pension entitlement of a member's registered civil partner will be the same as that of a surviving spouse."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ireland.anglican.org/cmsfiles/pdf/AboutUs/cpf/CPF_Booklet_12.pdf|title=Church of Ireland: Clergy Pensions Fund Explanatory Booklet|date=April 2012 |publisher=Church of Ireland|access-date=30 October 2016|archive-date=18 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118181146/https://www.ireland.anglican.org/cmsfiles/pdf/AboutUs/cpf/CPF_Booklet_12.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> Regarding cohabitation, the church said that "any view of cohabitation has to be the intention of the couple to lifelong loyalty and faithfulness within their relationship."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ireland.anglican.org/our-faith/apck/marriage|title=Marriage|work=Church of Ireland|access-date=23 April 2017|archive-date=10 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710060422/https://www.ireland.anglican.org/our-faith/apck/marriage|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2004, then Archbishop [[John Neill (archbishop of Dublin)|John Neill]] said that the "Church would support the extension of legal rights on issues such as tax, welfare benefits, inheritance and hospital visits to [[Cohabitation|cohabiting couples]], both same gender and others."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/bishops-to-discuss-rights-for-cohabiting-couples-1.1166684|title=Bishops to discuss rights for cohabiting couples|newspaper=The Irish Times|access-date=2018-12-04|language=en-US|archive-date=26 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926212934/https://www.irishtimes.com/news/bishops-to-discuss-rights-for-cohabiting-couples-1.1166684|url-status=live}}</ref> The church recognises four general viewpoints within the denomination ranging from opposition to acceptance toward same-gender relationships.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ireland.anglican.org/information/85|title=Church of Ireland – A Member of the Anglican Communion|last=Synod)|first=Central Communications Board of the General|website=Church of Ireland|access-date=15 May 2016|archive-date=3 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603173307/http://ireland.anglican.org/information/85|url-status=live}}</ref>

Prior to the referendum on same-sex marriage, the church remained neutral on the issue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thejournal.ie/same-sex-marriage-church-of-ireland-1915416-Feb2015/|title=Church of Ireland won't be campaigning for same-sex marriage vote|last=Ryan|first=Órla|website=TheJournal.ie|date=2 February 2015 |access-date=23 April 2016|archive-date=28 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428202456/http://www.thejournal.ie/same-sex-marriage-church-of-ireland-1915416-Feb2015/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2015, the Bishop of Cork, the Rt. Rev. [[Paul Colton]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-27460784|title=Same-sex marriage backed by Church of Ireland bishop – BBC News|language=en-GB|access-date=12 April 2016|date=2014-05-18|archive-date=25 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325011155/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-27460784|url-status=live}}</ref> Bishop [[Michael Burrows (bishop)|Michael Burrows]] of Cashel,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/northern-ireland-news/gay-row-could-cause-church-of-ireland-schism-1-6727317|title=Gay row could 'cause Church of Ireland schism'|website=Belfast News Letter|access-date=12 April 2016|archive-date=25 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425012934/http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/northern-ireland-news/gay-row-could-cause-church-of-ireland-schism-1-6727317|url-status=live}}</ref> and two retired archbishops of Dublin endorsed same-sex marriage.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/archbishops-and-leading-theologian-call-for-yes-vote-1.2210129|title=Archbishops and leading theologian call for Yes vote|newspaper=The Irish Times|language=en-US|access-date=23 April 2016|archive-date=27 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427061159/http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/archbishops-and-leading-theologian-call-for-yes-vote-1.2210129|url-status=live}}</ref> While voting "no" on gay marriage, Bishop Pat Storey endorsed civil unions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://legacy.wtsp.com/story/news/2015/05/22/ireland-gay-marriage-public-vote/27766901/|title=Ireland set to approve gay marriage in public vote|website=10NEWS|access-date=12 April 2016}}{{dead link|date=January 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Also, 55 clergy signed a letter supporting the blessing of same-sex couples.<ref>{{cite web|title=Letter from Church of Ireland clergy in support of TEC following Primates gathering|url=http://www.episcopalcafe.com/letter-from-church-of-ireland-clergy-in-support-of-tec-following-primates-gathering/|website=episcopalcafe.com|publisher=Episcopal Cafe|access-date=1 February 2016|date=February 2016|archive-date=2 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202102333/http://www.episcopalcafe.com/letter-from-church-of-ireland-clergy-in-support-of-tec-following-primates-gathering/|url-status=live}}</ref> In its pastoral letter, the church reiterated that, presently, church marriages are only for heterosexual couples, but that clergy may offer prayers for same-sex couples.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.episcopalcafe.com/house-of-bishops-in-the-church-of-ireland-develop-a-pastoral-letter-regarding-same-gender-marriage-in-the-republic/|title=House of Bishops in the Church of Ireland develop a pastoral letter regarding same gender marriage in the Republic|website=Episcopal Cafe|language=en-US|access-date=12 April 2016|date=2016-01-02|archive-date=24 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424203043/http://www.episcopalcafe.com/house-of-bishops-in-the-church-of-ireland-develop-a-pastoral-letter-regarding-same-gender-marriage-in-the-republic/|url-status=live}}</ref> When asked about clergy entering into civil same-sex marriages, the letter stated that "all are free to exercise their democratic entitlements once they are enshrined in legislation. However, members of the clergy, are further bound by the Ordinal and by the authority of the General Synod of the Church of Ireland."<ref name=":0" /> Services of Thanksgiving for same-sex marriage have taken place in congregations; for example, St Audoen's Church hosted "a service of thanksgiving" for same-sex marriage.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.churchnewsireland.org/wp-content/uploads/CNI-News-July-4.pdf|title=Church News Ireland: Service of Thanksgiving for referendum decision|date=2 July 2015|access-date=18 December 2016|via=churchnewsireland.org|archive-date=20 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220153000/http://www.churchnewsireland.org/wp-content/uploads/CNI-News-July-4.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> LGBTI services are also allowed by the [[Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://churchofirelandcork.com/2015/05/16/st-annes-shandon-cork-will-host-service-for-idahot-day/|title=St Anne's, Shandon, Cork Will Host Service for IDAHOT Day|date=16 May 2015|website=Latest News from the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross|access-date=19 December 2016|last3=Cork|first3=Diocese of|last4=Cloyne|last5=Ross|archive-date=26 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926212949/https://churchofirelandcork.com/2015/05/16/st-annes-shandon-cork-will-host-service-for-idahot-day/|url-status=live}}</ref>

REFORM Ireland, a conservative lobby, has criticised the official letter as "a dangerous departure from confessing Anglicanism" and continues to oppose same-sex marriage recognition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.anglican.ink/article/reform-ireland-takes-their-bishops-task-over-their-gay-marriage-pastoral-letter|title=Reform Ireland takes their bishops to task over their gay marriage pastoral letter {{!}} Anglican Ink 2016|website=www.anglican.ink|access-date=2 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816015715/http://www.anglican.ink/article/reform-ireland-takes-their-bishops-task-over-their-gay-marriage-pastoral-letter|archive-date=16 August 2016}}</ref> Reflecting division, the church deferred its report on same-sex marriage to listen to all voices.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/samesex-marriage-church-of-ireland-defers-report-on-elephant-in-the-room-31205064.html|title=Same-sex marriage: Church of Ireland defers report on 'elephant in the room' |newspaper=Belfast Telegraph|access-date=12 April 2016|archive-date=21 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421001416/http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/samesex-marriage-church-of-ireland-defers-report-on-elephant-in-the-room-31205064.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[The Church of Ireland Gazette]]'', although "editorially independent", endorsed a blessing rite for same-sex couples.<ref>{{cite web|title=Church of Ireland Gazette calls for blessings for same-sex marriages|url=http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/northern-ireland-news/church-of-ireland-gazette-calls-for-blessings-for-same-sex-marriages-1-7184978|website=newsletter.co.uk|publisher=Newsletter UK|access-date=17 April 2016|archive-date=4 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404045430/http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/northern-ireland-news/church-of-ireland-gazette-calls-for-blessings-for-same-sex-marriages-1-7184978}}</ref> Many congregations, including cathedrals, have become publicly affirming of LGBTI rights.<ref>{{cite web|title=Other Churches supportive of LGBT Christians|url=http://changingattitudeireland.org/welcoming-and-open-congregations-in-ireland/other-churches-supportive-of-lgbt-christians/|website=changingattitudeireland.org|publisher=Changing Attitude Ireland|access-date=18 April 2016|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427220822/http://changingattitudeireland.org/welcoming-and-open-congregations-in-ireland/other-churches-supportive-of-lgbt-christians/|archive-date=27 April 2016}}</ref> A church report has determined that "the moral logic underpinning the negative portrayal of same-sex eroticism in Scripture does not directly address committed, loving, consecrated same-sex relationships today".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.christiantoday.com/article/church.of.ireland.challenged.by.report.on.homosexuality/77080.htm#.VzWrABZtVyA.facebook|title=Church of Ireland challenged by report on homosexuality {{!}} Christian News on Christian Today|website= Christian Today|date=19 January 2016 |access-date=14 May 2016|archive-date=25 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325203003/http://www.christiantoday.com/article/church.of.ireland.challenged.by.report.on.homosexuality/77080.htm#.VzWrABZtVyA.facebook|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ireland.anglican.org/cmsfiles/pdf/Information/Resources/SelComm/Guide_Jan16.pdf|title=Guide to the Conversation on Human Sexuality in the Context of Christian Belief|date=2016|website=Church of Ireland|publisher=General Synod of the Church of Ireland|access-date=14 May 2016|archive-date=24 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424215933/http://ireland.anglican.org/cmsfiles/pdf/Information/Resources/SelComm/Guide_Jan16.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017, the General Synod considered a proposal to request for public services of thanksgiving for same-sex couples, but the proposal was not passed; the church's select committee on human sexuality recommended that the bishops continue to study the issues.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/church-of-ireland-delegates-defeat-motion-on-public-service-for-same-sex-couples-1.3073456|title=Church of Ireland delegates defeat motion on public service for same-sex couples|newspaper=The Irish Times|access-date=6 May 2017|language=en-US|archive-date=6 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170706061411/http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/church-of-ireland-delegates-defeat-motion-on-public-service-for-same-sex-couples-1.3073456|url-status=live}}</ref> There were 176 votes against the motion to request public services, 146 in favour, and 24 abstentions.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/church-of-ireland-faces-northsouth-divide-over-gay-marriage-stance-35686003.html|title=Church of Ireland faces north-south divide over gay marriage stance |work=Belfast Telegraph|access-date=25 May 2017|language=en|archive-date=17 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517032508/http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/church-of-ireland-faces-northsouth-divide-over-gay-marriage-stance-35686003.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The Bishop of Cork, Paul Colton, declared his support for same-sex marriage ceremonies in the Church of Ireland.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/cork-bishop-calls-for-same-sex-marriages-in-church-of-ireland-793217.html|title=Cork bishop calls for same-sex marriages in Church of Ireland|date=12 June 2017|access-date=19 June 2017|archive-date=23 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170623231304/http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/cork-bishop-calls-for-same-sex-marriages-in-church-of-ireland-793217.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Three dioceses, the [[Diocese of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe|United Diocese of Tuam, Limerick, and Killaloe]], the [[Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough]], and the [[Diocese of Cashel and Ossory|Diocese of Cashel, Ferns, and Ossory]] have voted to support the blessing of civil same-sex marriages, requesting that a motion be considered by the General Synod.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Two dioceses back call for same-sex marriage rites for the Church of Ireland {{!}} Anglican Ink © 2023 |url=https://anglican.ink/2023/11/06/two-dioceses-back-call-for-same-sex-marriage-rites-for-the-church-of-ireland/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=anglican.ink|date=7 November 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Third Irish diocese asks general synod to permit same-sex blessings {{!}} Anglican Ink © 2023 |url=https://anglican.ink/2023/11/27/third-irish-diocese-asks-general-synod-to-permit-same-sex-blessings/ |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=anglican.ink|date=28 November 2023 }}</ref>

===Liturgical issues===
====Irish language====
The first translation of the [[Book of Common Prayer]] into Irish was published in 1606. An Irish translation of the revised prayer book of 1662 was published in 1712.

The Church of Ireland has its own Irish language body, ''[[Cumann Gaeilge na hEaglaise|Cumann Gaelach na hEaglaise]]'' ("Irish Guild of the Church"). This was founded in 1914 to bring together members of the Church of Ireland interested in the [[Irish language]] and Gaelic culture and to promote the Irish language within the Church of Ireland. The guild aims to link its programmes with the Irish language initiatives which have been centred round [[Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin|Christ Church Cathedral]]. It holds services twice a month in Irish.<ref>Church of Ireland Notes, page 2, ''Irish Times'', 10 January 2009.</ref>

From 1926 to 1995, the church had its own Irish-language teacher training college, ''[[Coláiste Moibhí]]''. Today, there are a number of interdenominational ''[[Gaelscoileanna]]'' (schools where [[Irish-medium education]] is applied).