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.
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'.
