International Centre for Reconciliation
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The International Centre for Reconciliation (ICR) is based at Coventry Cathedral
, UK and was established in 1940 after the destruction of the cathedral in the Second World War. Rather than seek revenge for the devastation caused, the Centre's founders vowed to promote reconciliation in areas of conflict. This began in the former Communist bloc, but has since broadened to focus on the conflict between the three major monotheistic faiths.
It is "committed to reconciliation in various situations of violent conflict, some related to religious dispute and others fuelled by different factors".
The ICR also co-ordinates the Community of the Cross of Nails, which is an international network of 150 organisations in 60 countries. All of these organisations aim for reconciliation, providing the ICR with a support base throughout the world. The Centre has "formal partnerships" with the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna
in Nigeria
and the Syrian Orthodox Diocese of Jerusalem.
Canon White moved on to become vicar of St George's Church, Baghdad
(Iraq) in 2005. St George's is the only Anglican church in Iraq.
Canon Welby became Sub-Dean and Canon for Reconciliation Ministry at Coventry Cathedral in 2005. He has since moved to become Dean of Liverpool
as of December 2007.
Coventry Cathedral
Coventry Cathedral, also known as St Michael's Cathedral, is the seat of the Bishop of Coventry and the Diocese of Coventry, in Coventry, West Midlands, England. The current bishop is the Right Revd Christopher Cocksworth....
, UK and was established in 1940 after the destruction of the cathedral in the Second World War. Rather than seek revenge for the devastation caused, the Centre's founders vowed to promote reconciliation in areas of conflict. This began in the former Communist bloc, but has since broadened to focus on the conflict between the three major monotheistic faiths.
It is "committed to reconciliation in various situations of violent conflict, some related to religious dispute and others fuelled by different factors".
The ICR also co-ordinates the Community of the Cross of Nails, which is an international network of 150 organisations in 60 countries. All of these organisations aim for reconciliation, providing the ICR with a support base throughout the world. The Centre has "formal partnerships" with the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna
Kaduna
Kaduna is the state capital of Kaduna State in north-central Nigeria. The city, located on the Kaduna River, is a trade center and a major transportation hub for the surrounding agricultural areas with its rail and road junction. The population of Kaduna is at 760,084 as of the 2006 Nigerian census...
in Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
and the Syrian Orthodox Diocese of Jerusalem.
Directors of International Ministry
This post heads up the ICR.- The Revd. Canon Andrew White, Co-Director (1998-2004)
- The Revd. Canon Justin WelbyJustin WelbyJustin Portal Welby became the Bishop of Durham and the fourth most senior cleric in the Church of England on 29 September 2011. He was previously the Dean of Liverpool Cathedral.-Early life and education:...
, Co-Director and Canon Residentiary (2002-2004) - Martin Hayward, Director of ICR (2004-2008)
- Canon David Porter, Director and Canon Residentiary (2008- )
Canon White moved on to become vicar of St George's Church, Baghdad
Baghdad
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, as well as the coterminous Baghdad Governorate. The population of Baghdad in 2011 is approximately 7,216,040...
(Iraq) in 2005. St George's is the only Anglican church in Iraq.
Canon Welby became Sub-Dean and Canon for Reconciliation Ministry at Coventry Cathedral in 2005. He has since moved to become Dean of Liverpool
Dean of Liverpool
The Dean of Liverpool is based in Liverpool, UK and is head of the Chapter of Liverpool Cathedral.The deanery is currently vacant following the departure in October 2011 of The Very Reverend Justin Welby to become Bishop of Durham. The Acting Dean is the Canon Precentor, the Reverend Canon Myles...
as of December 2007.