The Church of Ireland
Press Release

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey has invited the Church of Ireland Primate, Dr Robin Eames to accompany him on a special visit to the Holy Land later this week.

This visit is in response to the request of the Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem at a time when the Christian communities in Israel and Palestine are suffering immense pressure due to the violence and tensions in the region. During the four day visit the two Primates will meet government and political leaders in Jerusalem and Gaza, church leaders of the Anglican and Orthodox and other traditions as well as meeting representatives of church communities in isolated areas.

Dr Eames, who is the senior Primate of the Anglican Communion, said:

“I feel honoured to be asked to accompany the Archbishop of Canterbury on this mission as we seek to encourage and support Christians who are under such pressure at this tense time.”