Press Releases28 Sep 16

ICAOTD Visit to Downpatrick

Members of the International Commission for Anglican–Orthodox Theological Dialogue, who are meeting together in Armagh this week, yesterday visited Downpatrick, Co. Down (27th September 2016). The members were greeted at Down Cathedral by the Dean of Down, The Very Revd Henry Hull, and the Revd Adrian Dorrian. Dean Hull provided a short history of the Cathedral and described the connections of the ancient site with St Patrick, an early saint common to all Christian traditions, before the group proceeded to the grave of St Patrick in the cathedral grounds.

At St Patrick’s grave stone, the Archbishop of Armagh, The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, who is co–chair of the Commission, led prayers and distributed handcrafted Celtic crosses to members. The members of the Commission also visited the St Patrick’s Centre in Downpatrick and concluded their visit with a service at Saul Church, nearby.