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General Convention Resolutions

When: May 1817
Where: New York City
Part of: General Convention of the Episcopal Church founds the General Theological Seminary

The General Convention met in New York City in May 1817 and passed resolutions to found a general Episcopal seminary supported by the whole church, located in New York City.

In May 1817, the General Convention, the governing body of the Episcopal Church, met in New York City. It passed two resolutions: first, to found a general Episcopal seminary to be supported by the whole church; second, that it be located in New York City. This action established the basis for the General Theological Seminary.

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General Theological Seminary Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11

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