The Philadelphia Eleven
In an act defying traditions and norms, a group of eleven women and their supporters organize their ordination to become Episcopal priests in 1974 at the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Despite relentless threats and harassment, they follow their call with grace and conviction and become the first women priests.
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1h 30m — 2 text tracks
The Philadelphia Eleven
1h 30m — 2 text tracks
In an act defying tradition and norms, a group of women and their supporters organize their ordination to become Episcopal priests in 1974. The Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia welcomes them, but change is no small task. The women are harassed, threatened and banned from stepping on church ...
