The Anglican and Eastern Churches
Association organised its annual Reception for Orthodox Clergy at Faith House,
near Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, in Central London, on Monday 14th
October 2013. This event allows for the members of the Orthodox Church and the
Anglican Communion to come together, to speak and exchange ideas on various
current topics. As Fr. William Taylor, Chairman of the Association, claimed
that it is not only a change for the Orthodox to meet the Anglicans, but it is
also a chance for Orthodox to meet each other, i.e. Orthodox from numerous
jurisdictions.
F. William Taylor welcomed everyone,
followed by a small talk given by Anoushka Kurkjian, who gave a summary in
regards to the current political situation in Syria, which affects all the
Christians of the Middle East. The current Arab Spring has endangered the
existence of Christianity in the region. The Middle East is unfortunately becoming
a non-tolerable and non-multicultural region, pushing thousands of Christians
to exile.
The night also contained a
musical hymn, which was sang by a member of the Syrian Orthodox Church, giving
a poetic tone to the beautiful night. The last address was given by Mr Jonathan
Hellewell, who is from the Prince of Wales Office, giving his greetings from
Prince Charles, who has always been interested in the Anglican Communion and
the Greek Orthodox Church, visiting Mount Athos and Greece on a regular basis.
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