London – June 2007. The Grand Magistral Delegation for Inter-Religious Relations and the Delegation for Great Britain and Ireland of the Constantinian Order will host the first ever exchange visit of Bulgarian Christian, Muslim and Jewish leaders to the UK from 20-22 June 2007.
The two day visit will include a delegation of the leaders of the Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Protestant Muslim and Jewish communities in Bulgaria. A conference will be held in Central London on 21 June 2007 from 10am-2pm at St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace in the presence of leading British religious figures including the Delegation’s Sub Prior, The Rt Rev Bishop George Stack of Westminster, His Eminence Archbishop Gregorios of Thyateira and Great Britain, and leaders of Britain’s Anglican, Muslim and Jewish communities.
The British Prime Minister will be represented by his envoy to the faith communities, The Rt Hon John Battle, MP and the Constantinian Order by the Grand Magistral Delegate for Inter-Religious Relations, HE Mr Anthony Bailey.
The visit has been organised by the Constantinian Order in conjunction with the Bulgarian Embassy in London, St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and the Three Faith Forum. To make the occasion both the British and Bulgarian Prime Ministers sent messages of congratulations welcoming the initiative so soon after the Balkan nation’s recent accession to the European Union.
Admission is free and if you wish to attend please contact Brannie Nacheva on 020 7591 0619.