Archbishop Eamon Martin Calls for ‘Reconciling Initiative’ to Resolve Drumcree Dispute

Archbishops urge people to do what is 'neighbourly' and for the 'common good' over Drumcree stand-off

“Too much is at stake” said two Archbishops who urge people to do what is ‘neighbourly’ and for the ‘common good’

Archbishop Eamon Martin calls for ‘reconciling initiative’ to resolve Drumcree dispute

Archbishop Eamon Martin has joined his Anglican colleague John McDowell in calling for a ‘constructive, inclusive and reconciling initiative’ to resolve the ongoing Drumcree dispute.

Catholic and Protestant archbishops jointly urge resolution to Drumcree 'crisis'

The two Armagh archbishops, Catholic Archbishop Eamon Martin and Church of Ireland Archbishop John McDowell, released a joint statement.

Statement from Archbishop John McDowell and Archbishop Eamon Martinon situation at Drumcree | Anglican Ink © 2026

As Archbishops and Pastors in our different Christian traditions, we have always taken seriously our call, in Christ, to speak and act together when we can. We do this because we share the conviction that the greatest commandment, and the greatest witness anyone can give to the Gospel in our world today, is in love of God and love of neighbour. As our community faces the crisis in Drumcree today, in which so many sincere views, painful histories…

Joint statement from Archbishop Eamon Martin and Archbishop John McDowell on situation at Drumcree

Caption Archbishop Eamon Martin, Catholic Archbishop of Armagh, and Archbishop John McDowell, Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh (Catholic Communications Office archive) As Archbishops and Pastors in our different Christian traditions, we have always taken seriously our call, in Christ, to speak and act together when we can. We do this because we share the conviction that the greatest commandment, and the greatest witness anyone can give to …