Medical technology has been used to address a long-running debate about one of Canterbury Cathedral’s most prized possessions: a shield dating from the 14th century. Was it battle armor or just a ceremonial item? The shield’s original owner, Edward of Woodstock (1330-76), was better known as the Black Prince and was one of the greatest English warrior-princes of medieval … [Read more...] about Scan for the Black Shield
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Lyghfield Bible Returns to Canterbury
A rare medieval Bible has been returned to Canterbury Cathedral 500 years after its removal. The Lyghfield Bible, named after the 16th-century monk who once owned it, was among a number of items removed from the cathedral’s monastic library at the time of the Reformation. The monastic community at Canterbury was one of many that were dissolved on the orders of Henry VIII as … [Read more...] about Lyghfield Bible Returns to Canterbury
Primates’ 2017 Communiqué
“In our last meeting in January 2016 we made a clear decision to walk together while acknowledging the distance that exists in our relationships due to deep differences in understanding on same-sex marriage,” the primates write in their latest communiqué. “We endorsed this approach, which we will continue with renewed commitment.” The full communiqué … [Read more...] about Primates’ 2017 Communiqué
Consequences Return
The Primates’ Meeting reached a consensus Oct. 3 that the Scottish Episcopal Church should face the same consequences as the U.S.-based Episcopal Church for its decision to permit same-sex marriages. At their last gathering in January 2016, the primates required “that for a period of three years the Episcopal Church no longer represent us on ecumenical and interfaith bodies, … [Read more...] about Consequences Return
Primates Pray for Victims
Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry and his fellow Primates of the Anglican Communion have prayed for victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. More than 50 people were killed and more than 500 were wounded in a shooting on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday evening, marking the worst mass shooting on American soil. Bishop Curry read this statement: The following is a … [Read more...] about Primates Pray for Victims
Bishops Build Bonds
Adapted from ACNS Nearly 30 new Anglican Bishops from around the world spent Feb. 2 in London, visiting Lambeth Palace and the Anglican Communion Office, as part of a bishops’ course at Canterbury Cathedral. It’s an annual event centered on talks and presentations, as well as a chance to build networks across cultural and geographical divides. The members of this year’s … [Read more...] about Bishops Build Bonds
Unity Celebrations Begin
Adopted from Gavin Drake, ACNS The historic first public meeting between a Pope and an Archbishop of Canterbury since the Reformation, which took place 50 years ago in Rome, will be celebrated by Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby when they meet next week in Rome. It was a milestone in ecumenical relations when Archbishop Michael Ramsey paid an official visit to Pope … [Read more...] about Unity Celebrations Begin
From Auckland to Canterbury
Adapted from Gavin Drake, ACNS The dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland, New Zealand has been appointed to the senior archdeacon’s role in the Church of England. When the Very Rev. Jo Kelly-Moore takes up her new role as Archdeacon of Canterbury early next year, she will be responsible for installing new diocesan bishops in the church’s southern … [Read more...] about From Auckland to Canterbury