His comments come as conservative Anglicans have indicated a loss of hope in the Anglican Church of Canada and most notably The Episcopal Church - the U.S. branch of Anglicanism - in getting back in line with Anglican tradition and scriptural authority.
"Their intention is clear; they have chosen to walk away from the biblically-based path we once all walked together," said Anglican Archbishop of Nigeria the Most Rev. Peter Akinola in his latest statement.
Meanwhile, supporters and opponents of same-sex blessings continue to ask what the recent decisions by the General Synod mean, if clergy can conduct same-sex blessings, and if priests can be disciplined if they do bless same-sex unions considering the Canadian church's stance that blessing of same-sex unions is not in conflict with their doctrine.
Bishop James Cowan of British Columbia indicated in his opinion that the General Synod was clear in its decision against allowing dioceses to decide on blessing same-sex unions.
"There are those who argue that because General Synod did not pass a motion claiming its authority on the matter, it may be left to a local church (diocese, parish, or parish priest) to make decisions about moving forward with same-sex union blessings. I am not of that opinion, nor will I authorise such action or concur with it," he wrote in a pastoral letter, according to Anglican Journal.
The General Synod has not abrogated its right to make decisions around same-sex blessings, Cowan added.
In contrast, Perry said there is nothing in the church's canons or constitution that prevents a diocese from going forward with same-sex blessings now that General Synod has said it would not be against core doctrine.
As debate over homosexuality continues, the Anglican Church of Canada recently released new resources to help its members study more on same-sex blessings and other topics of human sexuality.
"At General Synod 2007, one of the critical calls that we heard over and over again was that people wanted more time to study. I wanted to make sure that this material was readily accessible," said the Rev. Canon Dr. Linda Nicholls, Coordinator for Dialogue, who organised the material and wrote the introductions.
