The archbishop is on a 16-day tour of India from October 9 at the invitation of the Communion of Churches in India.
Head of the Church of England and Anglican Communion, Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams, will hold talks with religious leaders during his visit here on October 20.
During his brief tour aimed at promoting religious harmony, the archbishop will hold talks with Sri Tridani Srimannarayana Ramanajua Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji, Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji, Srimat Swami Harshanandaji, Sri Taralabalu Jagadguru and other seers. The meeting will be held at the Ecumenical Christian Centre in Whitefield.
The archbishop is on a 16-day tour of India from October 9 at the invitation of the Communion of Churches in India.
“The archbishop is visiting the Church of South India in his official capacity as head of the Church of England and the Anglican Communion,” said Bishop and moderator S Vasanth Kumar of Church of South India.
During his visit, the archbishop will visit congregations and look at the development initiatives of the Church of South India and Mar Thoma Church.
He will be the main celebrant at St Marks Cathedral. He will be the preacher at the Eucharist service to be held there on October 21. Later, he will address the faculty and students of the United Theological College. In the evening, he will participate in the public reception organised by the Karnataka Central Diocese. Governor HR Bhardwaj will be the guest.
“It will be the time when all Anglican churches will come together. The Roman Catholic church will also participate in the event. The Archbishop of Bangalore Fr Bernard Moras will also take part in the event,” Kumar said.
The Archbishop of Canterbury had visited India in 1985.
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