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Bishop

‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Episcopal

‘Episcopal’ refers to the role or ministry of a bishop. So an episcopal church is one in which oversight is entrusted to a bishop. Like many others, the Church in Wales is an episcopal church.

Eucharist

‘Eucharist’ comes from the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’. At the Eucharist the Church remembers Jesus’ last supper where he gave bread and wine to be his body and blood, a sign of his saving love. See also Holy Communion.

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Archbishop’s message of support for Pride Cymru

News Posted: 25 August 2022

Bishop of Llandaff June Osborne and Archbishop of Wales Andy John send message of support to Pride Cymru.

Archbishop of Wales

It is a privilege for me as the Archbishop of Wales to offer my support to Pride Cymru. The Church in Wales has long supported Pride Cymru and each year we take part in the Faith Tent celebrations. It’s important that the Church in Wales offers its full support to LGBT+ communities across Wales because justice is one of the hallmarks of the Christian faith and there is no place for discrimination in society.

My episcopal colleagues and I fully support our LGBT+ friends.

It has been 12 months since the Church in Wales passed a Bill to allow same-sex blessings in our church buildings and I am proud of this achievement. My episcopal colleagues and I fully support our LGBT+ friends.

During the past year, we have called for a ban on conversion therapy, campaigned against a proposed law in Ghana which would penalise LGBT+ people and called on Lambeth Conference to redraft a document that we felt subverted the dignity of LGBT+ people. I was also delighted that the Bishop of St Asaph and the Bishop of Monmouth presided at an Open Table Eucharist service for LGBT+ Christians in Wales.

May I wish you a happy and safe Pride Cymru. I shall keep you all in my prayers.

Archbishop Andrew John

Bishop of Llandaff June Osborne

The Diocese of Llandaff works hard to create an inclusive and supportive culture and we will always stand side by side with our LGBT+ sisters and brothers. I hope everyone at Pride Cymru has a wonderful time!

Bishop June

A special Eucharist service is taking place at Pride Cymru this weekend. The service takes place in the Faith Tent on Sunday 27 August at 5pm.