Lecture: Talking, praying and walking together in the spirit of St Patrick
Join us in the Abbey as the Most Revd John McDowell and the Most Revd Eamon Martin reflect on Anglican-Roman Catholic relations from the Irish context during the Annual Friends' lecture to mark the 60th anniversary of the Anglican Centre in Rome.
The Most Reverend John McDowell, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, and the Most Reverend Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh, will draw on their own experience of ministry alongside one another, touching on what have Anglicans and Catholics learned together over these decades? How can we – do we – heal history? And what is the future of a genuinely deepening relationship as siblings in Christ?
The lecture with Q&A will be followed by a drinks reception in Poets’ Corner.
Speakers
The Most Reverend John McDowell is the Anglican Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. He grew up in Belfast and pursued a career in business prior to ordination. He studied at Queen's University Belfast, the London School of Economics and Trinity College, Dublin. He was elected as Archbishop of Armagh in 2020.
The Most Reverend Eamon Martin is the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh. He studied for the priesthood at St Patrick's College, Maynooth, during which time he took degrees in Mathematical Science and Theology. His postgraduate studies were at Queen's University Belfast, the Institute of Education in London and the University of Cambridge. In 2014, he succeeded Cardinal Seán Brady as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland.
About the Anglican Centre in Rome
The Anglican Centre in Rome was founded in 1966 and its mission is to develop and flourish the friendship and deeper understanding between the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church. It has sought to live the hope of Christian unity by being a presence, by encouraging conversation, by worship, hospitality and education by the exchange of gifts and by initiating and encouraging: communicating fresh ideas and best practice.
Ticketing information
The booking link will allow you to book free tickets to this lecture through Eventbrite. This event does not include entry to Westminster Abbey. We recommend looking at the Visit us pages to plan a visit during opening hours.
Timings
You are welcome to attend Evensong at 5:00pm before the talk.
Entry will be from 6.00pm at the Abbey's main Great West Doors and the lecture will commence at 6.30pm. There will be a short reception following the lecture.
Access and security
Please have your ticket ready to show our staff (either printed or on your mobile phone).
On your arrival, your bag will be searched and we ask you not to bring any large items with you (for example suitcases, large backpacks or folding bicycles) as these will not be allowed inside and we are unable to store them for you. The Abbey is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events for all, and you can find more information about access on our accessibility page. If you have access needs and wish to discuss them with us, please email [email protected].
Filming and photography
Please note that filming and sound recording are not permitted at the Abbey. See our photography policy for more information.
