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Statement by Archbishop Eames to media at the Thanksgiving Service
The Most Reverend Dr Robin Eames, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, made the following statement to media gathered in the Military Chapel of Armagh Cathedral, before the service to celebrate his 20-year Primacy on 16 November 2006:
?I have been deeply moved by the many messages and words of support I have received as I approach retirement as Archbishop after over 40 years of Ministry. I pay tribute to colleagues who have shared in my work within the Church and wider community through those years.
?We have seen this society move through periods of great sadness and suffering as well as achievement and hope. I pray that soon we may find stability and lasting peace in which all our traditions enjoy respect, justice and genuine understanding of difference.
?We have come a long way at every level of society and the prize of a new era beckons us. May God guide us and strengthen us as we reach out to that goal.?
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