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Prayers in time of war

Prayers in time of war

The Church of England has published a range of prayers suitable for use in churches and in the wider community following military operations in Iraq.

21 March 2003

Churches urged to strengthen Muslim ties after attack

Churches urged to strengthen Muslim ties after attack

Churches across Scotland were today urged to strengthen their ties with Muslim communities in their towns and cities following the start of hostilities against Iraq.

20 March 2003

Peace candle has been lit in the Holy House of the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham

Peace candle has been lit in the Holy House of the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham

A peace candle has been lit in the Holy House of the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham following news of the outbreak of war against Iraq.

20 March 2003

A message from the Rt Revd Bishop Riah Abu El-Assal, the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem

A message from the Rt Revd Bishop Riah Abu El-Assal, the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem

As I begin this message I want to first thank all who are supporting us at this time in Jerusalem, in aid of our schools, hospitals, and service institutions, together with all the support we offer throughout the church to those in need at this time of crisis locally.

20 March 2003

Joint statement from Church of Ireland Archbishops on Iraq

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.

20 March 2003

One hundred and fifty parishes celebrate overseas links at Canterbury Cathedral

One hundred and fifty parishes celebrate overseas links at Canterbury Cathedral

All the parishes in the Diocese of Canterbury have been invited to the Cathedral for a day to celebrate links with Christians overseas, especially in the Third World.

20 March 2003

Church prays for speedy resolution of war in Iraq

Church prays for speedy resolution of war in Iraq

I am greatly saddened that diplomatic efforts to ensure Iraq's compliance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions have been adjudged to have failed and that the Government now considers it necessary to participate in the use of military force to disarm Iraq.

20 March 2003

Bishops support military personnel

Bishops support military personnel

The Church of England Bishop of the second largest diocese in England visited Colchester Garrison, the home of 16 Air Assault Brigade - Britain's largest Brigade - on Monday 17 March, accompanied by his Roman Catholic counterpart.

18 March 2003

UNICEF racing to bolster the strength of 400,000 malnourished children in Iraq

UNICEF racing to bolster the strength of 400,000 malnourished children in Iraq

With the threat of war looming over Iraq, UNICEF is providing special therapeutic food for over 400,000 malnourished children across the country in an urgent effort to bolster their chances of survival in the event of a conflict.

13 March 2003

Archbishops' Appeal to Political Leaders over Iraq

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.

12 March 2003