Ireland
Archbishop Eames announces plan to retire
Tuesday, 9 May 2006 22:41
The Archbishop of Armagh and Church of Ireland Primate of All Ireland, Dr Robin Eames, has announced that he will retire at the end of this year.
Dr Eames, who has led the Church of Ireland for 20 years, is the longest serving Primate of any Anglican Church.
Dr Eames, 69, has been a bishop for 31 years and is also today the senior primate in the Anglican Communion.
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Speaking to members of his church's General Synod, Dr Eames said that his memories include the Troubles during which he saw 'the heights of compassion and nobility as well as the weakness and evil of human character'.
Audio & Video
- News At One: Alf McCreary, journalist and biographer of Dr Robin Eames, discusses the archbishop's legacy in Ireland and his role in the wider Anglican Church around the world
- News At One: Martin Mansergh, FF Senator and C of I member, pays tribute to Dr Robin Eames, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, who is to retire at the end of this year
- Nine News: Joe Little, Religious and Social Affairs Correspondent, reports on the announcement that the Church of Ireland Primate and Archbishop of Armagh is to retire
- Six One News: Joe Little, Religious & Social Affairs Correspondent, reports on the announcement by Church of Ireland Primate and Archbishop of Armagh, Dr Robin Eames, that he is to retire in December
