Cuba to consecrate female bishop

Cuba to consecrate female bishop
By Stephen Gibbs
BBC News, Havana

The Episcopal Church in Cuba is due to consecrate the first female
bishop in the developing world.

The Reverend Nerva Cot, a former teacher, has said she views her
appointment as a tremendous honour.

The service in Havana is expected to be attended by senior figures from
the Episcopal Church around the world.

Havana's small Episcopal cathedral is expected to be overflowing with
worshippers witnessing the consecration of Ms Cot.

Among those due to participate is the head of the Episcopal Church in
the US, Katharine Jefferts Schori, and other high level representatives
from Canada, the Caribbean and Europe.

Ms Cot says that although the process which led to her appointment goes
back at least 25 years, she was still surprised when she realised she
was going to become a bishop.
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Published: 2007/06/10 12:54:58 GMT