Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Bishop of US-based Episcopal Church installed as Canon of St George’s, Jerusalem

From La Croix-

In a sign of Christian unity, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States has taken residence as a canon of St. George’s Cathedral in Jerusalem, anglicannews.org reports. 

The presiding Bishop of the US-based Episcopal Church, Michael Curry, was officially installed in his new role during an Evensong service on Palm Sunday.The dean of St. George’s, the Very Rev Hosam Naoum, welcomed the arrival of the episcopal canon at the cathedral, which was established in 1899 and offers education for clergy from around the world.

“The cathedral here becomes a sign for unity in the Anglican Communion, despite all of our differences,” he said. “That is the message that comes out from Jerusalem to the whole worldwide church.”

More here-

https://international.la-croix.com/news/bishop-of-us-based-episcopal-church-installed-as-canon-of-st-george-s-jerusalem/7248

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