Ecumenical Relationships
The Archbishop of Canterbury plays a lead role in nurturing Anglican relationships with other churches worldwide and at home. This involves regular meetings with leaders of other churches, experiencing first hand the life and ministry of other churches and advancing ecumenical dialogue, theological reflection and co-operation in mission.
The Archbishop is supported in his ecumenical role by staff at Lambeth Palace, the Anglican Communion Office and the Church of England Council for Christian Unity, together with Church of England bishops who specialise in particular ecumenical relationships. He also has personal representatives ("apocrisiarioi") to Byzantine Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches, as well as to the Vatican.
Recent items relating to Ecumenical Relationships are shown below:
December 2011
Archbishop's Ecumenical Letter to Churches
7 December 2011
In his ecumenical Christmas Letter to the heads of other Churches and Christian world communions, the…
November 2011
Archbishop's message to the Middle East Council of Churches
29 November 2011
A message of support from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, to delegates attending the…
October 2011
Archbishop's interview with Vatican Radio: 'from Assisi to Zimbabwe'
28 October 2011
Archbishop Rowan Williams spoke to Vatican Radio during his visit to Italy for the day of reflection,…
Archbishop attends 'day of reflection, dialogue and prayer for peace' in Assisi
27 October 2011
Archbishop Rowan Williams joined Pope Benedict XVI at a 'day of reflection, dialogue and prayer for peace'…
September 2011
Archbishop's message for Papal Visit Anniversary
15 September 2011
A message from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, given for the Papal Visit Anniversary…
'The Word of God in Anglican Tradition' - Archbishop addresses Focolare bishops
8 September 2011
A presentation given by the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Ecumenical Gathering of Bishops associated…
April 2011
Archbishop’s Ecumenical Easter Letter 2011 - 'The victory is won'
20 April 2011
In his ecumenical Easter letter to the heads of other Churches and Christian world communions, the Archbishop…
Romanian Church leaders and Archbishop of Canterbury exchange messages of hope
16 April 2011
On 16 April 2011, Lazarus Saturday in the Eastern Orthodox church calendar, the Archbishop of Canterbury,…
December 2010
Archbishop's Ecumenical Christmas letter
14 December 2010
In his ecumenical Christmas Letter to the heads of other Churches and Christian world communions, the…
November 2010
Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to Athens
25 November 2010
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams is making a pastoral and fraternal visit to the Archdiocese…