Press Releases19 Apr 13

Archbishop Richard Clarke Extends Prayers And Good Wishes To Monsignor Eamon Martin In Advance Of His Episcopal Ordination As Coadjutor Archbishop Of Armagh

In a statement issued today in advance of the Episcopal Ordination of Monsignor Eamon Martin as Coadjutor Archbishop of Armagh due to take place on Sunday 21 April in St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, Armagh, The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland said:

‘I very much look forward to representing the Church of Ireland at the Episcopal Ordination of Monsignor Eamon Martin on Sunday and can assure him not only of my prayers at this time, but also of the prayers of many throughout the Church of Ireland as he now begins a new and exciting chapter in the ministry to which God has called him.

‘As a fellow newcomer to the City of Armagh I am looking forward to getting to know Monsignor Martin as a neighbour, and also to working with him in the months and years ahead in a shared proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.’