Anglican Communion News Service

In a letter to Archbishop Eames, the Archbishop of Canterbury has welcomed the Day of Prayer for Peace called in Ireland, for Sunday 10 March.

The text is below:

"I was so glad to hear that leaders of the main Christian denominations throughout Ireland have together called for a Day of Prayer on Sunday 10 March.

I am sure that you and your colleagues will be aware of the most heartfelt, sustained outpouring of prayer for peace in Ireland in every part of Great Britain. You may also be assured that all those working for long-term, peaceful, solutions are upheld in the prayers of every Province of the worldwide Anglican Communion at this crucial time.

I hope this prayerful, Christian solidarity across the world will be an additional source of encouragement to all those who will be joining the special intercessions for peace on 10 March.

I am sending copies of this letter by fax to our fellow Anglican Primates."