wfn.org | Archbishop of Canterbury: Message to Pakistan and India

[Worldwide Faith News <wfn@igc.org>]

ACNS 4047     |     LAMBETH	|     10 OCTOBER 2005

Archbishop of Canterbury: Message to Pakistan and India

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has sent a message to
church leaders in Pakistan and India following the earthquake in the
region. In his letter to Bishop Alexander Malik, the Moderator of the
Church of Pakistan and Bishop James Teron, the Moderator of the Church
of North India, Dr Williams speaks of his distress on hearing of the
devastation and assures them of prayers as they tackle the work of
rescue and recovery.

Dr Williams is currently in Trondheim, Norway for a meeting of the
Porvoo Primates.

The full text of the message is below:

"My dear brothers

We have heard with great distress the news of the terrible devastation
caused this weekend in Pakistan and India by the earthquake. In Britain,
where so many of our communities have links with the region, the impact
of this tragedy is keenly felt and our thoughts are very much with you.
It seems clear that many of the Christian communities under your care
will have been affected but I am sure that many will already be deeply
involved in the work of rescue and care.

Please be sure that your brothers and sisters in England are with you in
your grief and shock, and are praying God to strengthen you all in
witness and loving service.

With love in Christ and every blessing to you and your people."

+Rowan CANTUAR:

___________________________________________________________________
ACNSlist, published by Anglican Communion News Service, London, is
distributed to more than 8,000 journalists and other readers around
the world.

For subscription INFORMATION please go to:
http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/acnslist.html