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Anglican Communion makes highest award to Archbishop Eames

The Most Reverend Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury made a presentation of the highest award in the Anglican Communion to Archbishop Robin Eames at the service of thanksgiving for the Archbishop's twenty-year Primacy in St Patrick's Cathedral Armagh on 16 November 2006

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Church of Ireland Bishops meeting with Sinn Fein

Following the meeting between a delegation of the Bishops of the Church of Ireland and a delegation from the Sinn Fein Party led by Mr Gerry Adams, Archbishop Robin Eames said: 'The Bishops of the Church of Ireland are engaging in a process of engagement with the political parties in Northern Ireland. As Bishops representing the church, which operates in both jurisdictions of this island, we are pleased to have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with Sinn Fein'

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Church of Ireland: Emergency Appeal during Middle East crisis

The Archbishops of Armagh and Dublin have approved an emergency allocation of 20,000 pounds from Bishops Appeal funds to help with the settlement of displaced persons during the current Middle East crisis

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Archbishop Eames to retire

The Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland and Metropolitan, the Most Revd Dr Robin Eames, has announced his intention to retire later this year.His intentions have been conveyed to the General Synod of the Church of Ireland. The decision will take effect on 31 December 2006

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Statement from The Most Revd Dr Robin Eames, Archbishop of Armagh

Any destruction of terrorist weapons must be warmly welcomed. For Irish Republicanism today's (26 Sept) announcement represents a massive step. For all of us it can become a major step towards a peaceful and just society if it heralds the end of all criminality and violence in future.

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Archbishop Robin Eames' Response to the I.R.A Statement

In response to the IRA Statement Archbishop Robin Eames emphasises the moral issues involved in the current situation. Archbishop Eames said: "Quite apart from the political debate which will follow this statement from the IRA there are moral issues which must be addressed.

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Bishops' urgent appeal for Indonesia

The Church of Ireland Archbishops and Bishops tonight issued an urgent appeal for help in getting aid to the thousands of people who are suffering following the earthquake in Indonesia

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Statement from the Most Revd Robin Eames, the Chairman of the Lambeth Commission

"I have been dismayed that certain remarks of mine in a telephone interview with the Church of England Newspaper have been taken completely out of context to mean I believe the Windsor Report will not have much effect. Nothing could be further from my hopes and convictions for the Windsor Report

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Letter from the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Archbishop of Armagh, on the Windsor Report 2004

Thank you for presenting to me the Lambeth Commission Report. Before saying anything further, I must pay the warmest possible tribute to you and your colleagues in this work; I am deeply appreciative of the dedication and skill you have all brought to this task and for what you have achieved

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Letter from the Archbishop of Armagh to the Archbishop of Canterbury,on the Windsor Report 2004

I have the honour to submit to you the Report of the Lambeth Commission on Communion, entitled 'The Windsor Report 2004'. In the last twelve months, we have laboured hard and prayerfully listened to all shades of opinion across the Anglican Communion

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Common Mission of Scottish and Irish Churches

Sermon by The Most Reverand Dr. John Neill, Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland, at St. Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh. General Synod, Scottish Episcopal Church

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The Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon to the Church of Ireland General Synod

Armagh is not the only city with two cathedrals facing each other from two hills. If you go to Kampala, you'll see exactly the same phenomenon - the great Anglican cathedral at Namirembe and the Roman Catholic cathedral on the other side of the city

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Address of the Most Revd Robin Eames, Primate of all Ireland to the Church of Ireland General Synod

Members of the General Synod, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I welcome you to this meeting of the General Synod of the Church of Ireland in Armagh and pray that Almighty God will bless and guide us in our work.

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Archbishop Eames meets divided US churches; Irish Bishops issue open letter on human sexuality

In the past few days the Primate, as chairman of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s International Commission, has held discussions in the Diocese of Virginia with representatives of those supportive and opposed to the election and consecration of the Rt Revd Gene Robinson as the first openly gay bishop in the Anglican Communion. Bishop Robinson was consecrated in New Hampshire on 2 November 2003.

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Church of Ireland learns to live with differences

The Church of Ireland today announced plans to deal positively with differences both within the church and in society. In a new initiative, the church has set up a committee to respond to lessons learned from a scoping study of members’ attitudes to sectarianism and living with differences.

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Sermon Preached by the Rt Revd Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross on Christmas Day 2003

Our telling of the Christmas story is diminished because we focus almost entirely on those characters in the unfolding drama who seem to respond with devotion and obedience: an obedient Mary, an acquiescent Joseph, unruly, but nonetheless responsive herdsmen, perceptive philosophers who enter on bended knee.

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Christmas Message from Archbishop Robin Eames

A crying newborn child is at the centre of the Christian meaning of Christmas. Born in a stable ‘because there was no room in the Inn’ to parents who went unnoticed in a crowded city, surrounded by dirt and deprivation far removed from a regal atmosphere the Prince of Peace, the son of God, came into this world as a symbol of poverty.

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Isle of Wight conference focuses on environment

Christians, business leaders and sixth-formers from the Isle of Wight are to find out how they can help save our planet.

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What Price Unity? Archbishop Robin Eames examines questions facing the Anglican Communion

The decision of the Episcopal Church of the United States to endorse the appointment of Canon Gene Robinson as bishop of the diocese of New Hampshire has provoked a crisis for the Anglican Communion.

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Repose of Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh

The Diocese of Sourozh of the Russian Orthodox Church has announced with sadness the death of its beloved founder and archpastor, His Eminence, Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh, who died peacefully on Monday, 4th August, 2003, at the age of 89.

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Archbishops call for urgent Humanitarian Aid

The Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd Dr Robin Eames, and the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd John Neill, have urged the international community to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Iraq.

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Primate of All Ireland speaks of building a New World

The Church of Ireland Primate, Archbishop Robin Eames, tonight called for a new world order where compassion compels prosperous nations to strive for higher standards of living for those denied the basics of life.

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Christian and Muslim Leaders plea for peace

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and The Muslim Council of Britain yesterday issued this joint statement:

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Joint statement from Church of Ireland Archbishops on Iraq

As military action in Iraq commences we remember in our prayers all those whose lives are in danger throughout the Middle East.

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Archbishops' Appeal to Political Leaders over Iraq

In a joint statement the Archbishop of Armagh, Dr Robin Eames, and the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr John Neill, today urged the United Nations Security Council to uphold the principles of the UN Charter in working to resolve the Iraq crisis.

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Deanery Attack in Londonderry

The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Revd Ken Good, said that violent incidents such as the recent attack on The Deanery in Londonderry have no place in a future where neighbour respects neighbour.

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Legislation and Politics Committee - Northern Ireland

The new 13-member Legislation & Politics Committee (NI) commenced its work in January 2003. Its task is to monitor and assess Northern Ireland legislative and political matters as they affect the people of Northern Ireland and their sense of a just, fair and inclusive community.

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Archbishop's call to active service in Christ

Technical aids and new technologies are no substitute for lives of active Christian service in a world of evil, need and want, Archbishop Robin Eames said today.

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"Iraq debate raises serious issues," says Archbishop Eames

The Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Robin Eames, has expressed his concerns about the human cost of a possible conflict in Iraq. In a letter to the Times newspaper, Archbishop Eames said, "Current debate on a possible conflict in Iraq raises serious issues for those who have accepted the traditional definition of 'a just war'.

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Archbishop Robin Eames' Christmas Message

The Most Reverend Dr Robin Eames, Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All-Ireland

The Christian message of Christmas speaks of joy, hope, peace and confidence.

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