A dramatic presentation in a plenary session today produced its own drama when the soon to be enthroned bishop of Jerusalem walked out in protest over language that he felt slighted Palestinian interests in the Holy Land.
21 July 1998
CONCERNING THE KILLING OF ISRAELI CHILDREN AT JORDAN BORDER
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Primates of the Anglican Communion, meeting in Jerusalem, wish to express their sympathy to the families of the young school children killed today at the Jordan border.
18 March 1997
As the primates of the worldwide Anglican Communion gathered for their week-long meeting in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by Archbishop of Canterbury George L. Carey, spiritual leader of the Communion, to a city "where dreams collide."
12 March 1997
Archbishop of Canterbury's Sermon at Evensong on Tuesday 11 March 1997 at St George's Cathedral, Jerusalem
We, the Primates of the Anglican Communion, gather in the ancient city of Jerusalem for our bi-annual meeting and join with local people, politicians and diplomats to worship God in this place of prayer.
12 March 1997
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd George L Carey, will chair the regular meeting of the Primates (Chief Archbishops, Bishops) of the Anglican Communion from 9-17 March at St George's College and Cathedral, Jerusalem.
04 March 1997