Press Releases22 Sep 04

Interfaith matters to be discussed in Iceland

INTERFAITH MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED IN ICELAND

The Archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough, the Most Revd Dr John Neill, is representing the Church of Ireland at a Porvoo Theological Consultation in Iceland from September 22nd - 28th.

The Conference will explore the theme of The Vocation of the whole people of God and will be addressed by theologians from both the Anglican and Lutheran traditions.

The Archbishop recently finished his term as Co-Chairman of the Porvoo Contact Group, but will be involved in this conference in making some of the formal responses and in presenting a report on recent consultations on Interfaith matters.

Archbishop Neill will chair the final part of the Conference.

Also attending is Dean Desmond Harman of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin.