July 8, 2005

The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, USA, spoke from Armenia where he is in the midst of a visit to the Armenian Apostolic Church.

My prayers and those of the Episcopal Church in the United States embrace all who have died and have been injured in yesterday's attacks in London. We pray as well for their families and friends. Through this tragedy we are put in mind once again of our common vulnerability.

In order to win the "war on terrorism" we must address its underlying causes and win peace in the Middle East. The three Abrahamic faiths are called to be the servants of God's peace which embraces all people and alone can overcome the fears and hatreds that divide us and prevent us from regarding one another as God's beloved children. May all who call God Father and the Compassionate One be drawn together in a renewed commitment to peacemaking for the sake of God's world.

The Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold
Presiding Bishop and Primate
The Episcopal Church, USA
Yeravan, Armenia
July 8, 2005

Episcopal News Service