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A Statement on the Middle Eastern Conflict: An Appeal for Peace

As the third week of escalating conflict unfolds between Iran, Israel, and the United States, the Archbishops and Primates of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia have shared An Appeal for Peace.

20 March 2026

The Church of South India shares a plea against war and violence

'Let us stand together and proclaim: Peace is God’s will. War is not.' The Church of South India (United) has shared a call for peace in light of ongoing conflict and political tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

20 March 2026

Christ calls us to welcome refugees as they face a cycle of violence

Anglican representatives on the of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ Multi-Religious Council of Leaders issue statement about the status of refugees.

09 March 2026

A letter from Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, Sean Rowe, on the Military Strike on Iran

The Most Revd Sean Rowe, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, has shared a letter about the military strikes on Iran.

01 March 2026

Archbishop of Jerusalem & the Middle East shares pastoral letter in light of escalating conflict

The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East shared a pastoral letter following the news of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

28 February 2026

Archbishop of Jerusalem & the Middle East shares pastoral letter about conflict between Israel and Iran

The Most Reverend Dr Hosam E Naoum, Primate and President Bishop of the Province of Jerusalem & the Middle East, has issued a pastoral letter in response to conflict between Israel and Iran. 

19 June 2025

Trio of new primates as new Anglican leaders appointed in Alexandria, Burundi and Pakistan

A new Archbishop of Alexandria and Moderator of Pakistan have been installed as Burundi looks forward to its new Archbishop in August.

16 June 2021

New Primate for the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East to be installed on Sunday

Bishop of Cyprus and the Gulf, Michael Lewis, is to be President Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East

14 November 2019

Bishop concerned over asylum official’s “profound misunderstanding” of the Bible

A refusal letter sent by an official in Britain’s Home Office to an asylum seeker showed a “profound misunderstanding” of biblical texts.

22 March 2019

Church of England launches authorised Persian (Farsi) translation of Holy Communion liturgy

Wakefield Cathedral was packed on Saturday for a “Persian Celebration Service” which included the launch of a Farsi Holy Communion.

04 March 2019