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D.C.'s National Cathedral Will Begin Hosting Same-Sex Marriages

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The Washington National Cathedral, which is one of D.C.'s most recognizable buildings, will announce today that it will host same-sex marriages. The move is understandable, considering the Episcopal Church's position on marriage equality, but as DCist notes, the move is significant due to the church's visibility, status as a tourist attraction and given its use for official ceremonies.

Here's what the Washington Post said about the coming announcement:

The Episcopal Diocese of Washington has held same-sex ceremonies of various forms since about 2004, and voted to formalize the practice in 2006. This latest announcement means that the National Cathedral will be able to offer couples a "theologically proper ceremony."

[via DCist]

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