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PRIMATE EXPRESSES SYMPATHY FOR SOHAM FAMILIES

Archbishop Robin Eames has written to the Bishop of Ely whose diocese includes Soham and to the Vicar of Soham to express the sincere sympathy of the Church of Ireland on the tragic murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.

The Primate assured the Vicar of the thoughts and prayers of people throughout Ireland for the two families.

A Book of Condolences for the families of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman has been opened in St Ann’s Parish Church, Dawson Street, Dublin.

The church will be open between 10am and 4pm daily.

The Book will be closed after the Church Services next Sunday and will then be sent to the Parish Church of Soham.


Further information from:

THE CHURCH OF IRELAND PRESS OFFICE
Church of Ireland House
61 - 67 Donegall Street
Belfast BT1 2QH

Tel: (028) 9023 2909
Fax: (028) 9032 3554

Email:The Press Office

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