During the dark ages that descended on much of Britain following the Roman withdrawal in the 5th century AD, Christianity survived and flourished where Celtic saints maintained the traditions and teachings in Ireland and along the western seaboard of Britain.
17 January 2000
The Archbishop of Canterbury has accepted an invitation to become a patron of the Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary (ESBVM). In his letter of acceptance, Dr Carey wrote: "The ESBVM has had an important place in the ecumenical landscape for many years and has made a significant contribution to the unity of God's Church. I am very pleased to be associated with this important work."
17 January 2000
The Rt Revd John Hind, Bishop in Europe, has been invited to take part in a special service at the Roman Catholic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The Bishop will preach for the first time in this historic building on 21st January at a 1662 choral evensong that will mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
17 January 2000
Frank Field, the MP and member of the Church of England's General Synod, was appointed to "think the unthinkable" on welfare reform when Tony Blair's government came into office. But barely more than a year later, Frank Field returned to the back benches, and changes to the British welfare system are progressing along less radical lines.
17 January 2000
Recorded at St Paul's Cathedral, London. Broadcast on BBC1, 12.05pm, Saturday 1 January 2000
04 January 2000
May I echo the Secretary of State's words and say what a remarkable gathering this is, in this historic and significant place! I know I speak on behalf of all my fellow faith leaders here when I say how grateful we are to the Government for hosting an occasion of this kind.
04 January 2000
I can still recall, as a child, singing those words of Bunyan's great hymn at full volume and wondering all the time 'What is a Pilgrim?' 'What is it that you have to labour at to be a Pilgrim?'
03 January 2000
From Archbishop Robin Eames...For many years I have asked you to pray for the situation of violence, terrorism and division in Northern Ireland.
21 December 1999
The 1700 Act of Settlement, which prevents the English Sovereign from being or marrying a Roman Catholic, is too difficult to amend, according to British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
21 December 1999
The largest ever peal of bells was rung at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, on 8th November. The previous record of 16 fully-rotating bells rung in sequence was broken not once but three times, with 17, then 18 and finally 19 bells being rung together.
21 December 1999