Pastor Larry A. Ort
Stole Text
PASTOR LARRY A. ORT
Orthodox Catholic Church
I am a former Lutheran Church in America/Evangelical Lutheran Church in America pastor who was directly confronted by my bishop of being gay. The only way I could remain on the Clergy Roster was to submit to various psychological tests and treatments to verify my call as a pastor. During this period, I could not be in a parish setting.
Instead, I chose to leave the Lutherans and began an independent congregation: “The Church of the Good Shepherd in Exile” (1989-2000).
Today, I am a retired Orthodox (OCCA) Catholic Priest.
This stole was handmade by members of The Church of the Good Shepherd in Exile, and presented to me on the occasion of my 25th Anniversary of Ordination.
Orthodox Catholic Church
I am a former Lutheran Church in America/Evangelical Lutheran Church in America pastor who was directly confronted by my bishop of being gay. The only way I could remain on the Clergy Roster was to submit to various psychological tests and treatments to verify my call as a pastor. During this period, I could not be in a parish setting.
Instead, I chose to leave the Lutherans and began an independent congregation: “The Church of the Good Shepherd in Exile” (1989-2000).
Today, I am a retired Orthodox (OCCA) Catholic Priest.
This stole was handmade by members of The Church of the Good Shepherd in Exile, and presented to me on the occasion of my 25th Anniversary of Ordination.
Contribution Story
Archival Record
Stole Number: 1111
Honoree(s): Pastor Larry A. Ort
Donor(s): Pastor Larry A. Ort
Geography: Unknown, (USA)
Faith Tradition: Orthodox Catholic Church of America
Donation Date: 2007
Citation
“Pastor Larry A. Ort,” LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed December 21, 2024, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/items/show/992.