The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sweden, Strängnäs Diocese Bishop Johan Dalman welcomed Bishop Ibrahim Azar on February 28 in Sweden to strengthen the friendship agreement between the two churches and future exchanges. Bishop Azar delivered 6.30 pm Vesper in Strängnäs Cathedral. See reflection below. Svenska Kyrkan: Strängnäs Stift article about his trip, here.
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Bishop Younan is on a speaking tour in the US – check out the dates and locations here to attend an event.
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