From Liberia-
The presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church of the United States of America, the Most Reverend Dr. Katherine Jefferts Schori, has told the Liberian leader, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, that the “healing of the country will be best for Africa and the rest of the world”.
Schori made the observation Tuesday, January 5, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she paid a courtesy call on the President.
The Episcopal Bishop acknowledged the partnership that has existed between the Episcopal Church in Liberia and the Government. She said the Episcopal Church in Liberia has remained committed, faithful and persevering to the partnership with the Liberian Government over the years.
Schori said her visit to Liberia and her meeting with the first female president of Africa was a privilege.
“We are your partner in prayers; we commend you for the level of transformation in Liberia,” she told the President, adding that the Episcopal Church in Liberia is grateful to the current leadership of the President and the people of Liberia.
In response, Sirleaf recounted the history of the partnership that has existed between the Episcopal Church in Liberia and the Government, which goes as far back as the 1800s.
She named the areas of health, education, national healing and prayers, among others, as major contributing factors to the growth and development of the country.
The Liberian leader congratulated the Episcopal Bishop for her ascendency as first female bishop of the Episcopal Church.
The Liberian leader told the visiting Episcopal Bishop that after many years of civil unrest, Liberia is on the path to regaining its status once more among the comity of nations.
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http://www.liberianobserver.com/node/3814
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