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Anglican Primates meet in a spirit of hope and holiness

Anglican Primates meet in a spirit of hope and holiness

Holiness and Hope was the theme as the Primates (Chief Archbishops/Presiding Bishops/Moderators) of the 38 Provinces of the Anglican Communion met in Oporto, Portugal, from 23-28 March 2000.

28 March 2000

A Communique from the Primates of the Anglican Communion

A Communique from the Primates of the Anglican Communion

We have been enriched by a study of Ephesians led by David Ford, Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University, which explored dimensions of the mystery of the Church and the holiness of our vocation and ministry.

28 March 2000

Homily for Opening Eucharist: The Archbishop of Canterbury

Homily for Opening Eucharist: The Archbishop of Canterbury

It is good to be here in Oporto and to be with you for our meeting together. It is of course the first time we have all met since Lambeth, and we have a great deal to do in these few days; and we will inevitably be conscious of the high degree of interest and expectation around the Communion.

27 March 2000

Sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury

I am so delighted to be here this morning, with the Primates of our Anglican Communion, some of the wives of Primates who have come with their husbands, and the staff, led by the Secretary-General of the ACC, who are supporting our meeting.

26 March 2000

Street Procession to mark Anglican Church celebration

Street Procession to mark Anglican Church celebration

The procession of over 40 Anglican archbishops and bishops from around the world, in colourful robes, will move from the church of St. John the Evangelist, at Rua Afonso de Albuquerque, 86 to the Ginasio do Torne, Rua 14 de Outubro, 264, for the Eucharist.

25 March 2000

Primates Meeting news

Primates Meeting news

The following Roman Catholic officials were present today (March 24) at the Anglican Primates Meeting for lunch.

24 March 2000

Anglican Primates gather in Portugal: holiness and hope

Anglican Primates gather in Portugal: holiness and hope

The 38 Primates of the Anglican Communion begin their regularly scheduled meeting today, 22 March 2000, in Oporto with the theme "Holiness and Hope".

22 March 2000

ACO: Primates to meet in Portugal

ACO: Primates to meet in Portugal

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Primates of the Anglican Communion will meet 22 to 29 March 2000 in Oporto, Portugal. The Primates, Archbishops and Chief Bishops of the 38 Provinces of the Anglican Communion, will be hosted by the Rt Revd Fernando Soares

07 February 2000