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A service to celebrate the legacy of Florence Li Tim-Oi - the first Anglican female priest

A service to celebrate the legacy of Florence Li Tim-Oi - the first Anglican female priest who was ordained in Hong Kong 80 years ago.

A service celebrating the 80th anniversary of the first woman to be ordained in the Anglican communion, recorded at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.

The Revd Dr Florence Li Tim-Oi was ordained on 25 January 1944 in Shui Hing, Free China (Hong Kong) and was given charge of the Anglican congregation in the Portuguese colony of Macau where, at the time, refugees were fleeing to from China.  Florence Li Tim-Oi's legacy is celebrated by women across the world, and the foundation in her name supports women throughout the Anglican communion. It is also 30 years this year since the first women were ordained in the Church of England in 1994.

The service was held on 25th January by the Li Tim-Oi foundation, with contributions from its Director, Revd Christina Rees, Revd Frances Shoesmith, a granddaughter of Bishop Hall who ordained Florence, and, the Bishop of Dover, Rose Hudson-Wilkin preached. Music was provided by St Martins Voices and the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir including a piece written for the occasion.

Producer: Miriam Williamson

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