The new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, has made a historic visit to Derry.
Joined by members of the Anglican Consultative Council from around the world who are attending the ACC-19, they took part in a day-long pilgrimage through Derry, hosted by the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev Andrew Forster.
Delegates walked a path through sites of historic and symbolic significance, tracing Northern Ireland's journey from conflict to peace.
The day has been designed as a living encounter with Irish history and the Church of Ireland’s ministry in the midst of sectarian conflict and Northern Ireland’s peace process. It is an opportunity for the international delegation to learn from the host church’s experience and to reflect on how Anglicans can support peace and reconciliation work around the world.
Key moments in the pilgrimage will include an interview with Richard Moore, who was blinded when he was hit by a rubber bullet fired by a British soldier during the Troubles. This will be followed by a short liturgy in St Columb’s Cathedral.
5. Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Andrew Forster with Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland John McDowell arriving at Ebrington Square, on Wednesday. (Photo - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics)
Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Andrew Forster with Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland John McDowell arriving at Ebrington Square, on Wednesday. (Photo - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Deirdre Heaney
6. Members of the Anglican Consultative Council from around the world at the arrival and welcome at the Ebrington Hotel, before embarking on a tour of the city. (Photo - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics)
Members of the Anglican Consultative Council from around the world at the arrival and welcome at the Ebrington Hotel, before embarking on a tour of the city. (Photo - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Deirdre Heaney
7. Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Andrew Forster speaking at the welcome meeting. (Photo - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics)
Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Andrew Forster speaking at the welcome meeting. (Photo - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Deirdre Heaney
8. Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Andrew Forster with the new Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE. Included from left are Bishop Anthony Poggo, secretary general of Anglian Communion Office, Archbishop Hosam Naoum, Palestinian Anglian Bishop, and from right, John McDowell, Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland, and Canon Maggie Swinson, chair, ACC.(Photo - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics)
Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Andrew Forster with the new Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE. Included from left are Bishop Anthony Poggo, secretary general of Anglian Communion Office, Archbishop Hosam Naoum, Palestinian Anglian Bishop, and from right, John McDowell, Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland, and Canon Maggie Swinson, chair, ACC.(Photo - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Deirdre Heaney