He also visited the King at Manhyia Palace in October that year. The Archbishop and the King later planted a tree in the grounds of the Palace.Īrchbishop Justin welcomed His Royal Majesty to Lambeth Palace in August 2014. The King thanked the Archbishop for the award – saying he accepted it “on behalf of my people” – and for his ongoing prayers. I know of your own faith and I thank Your Royal Majesty for the example you have given.” That is how to lead, to save and to serve. He added: “We always remember as Christians, that the greatest model of service was the God who washed his disciples’ feet, the crucified God. In his greeting, the Archbishop praised the Ashanti King and his predecessors for having “preserved the honour and dignity of your throne and of your line through many years, during the British colonial period and afterwards. They were joined by the King's wife, Lady Julia, and Mrs Welby. The King and Archbishop later held a private meeting during which the Archbishop prayed for the King and gave him a special blessing. He also praised the King’s contribution in areas including sustainable development, education and healthcare. Presenting the Cross of Saint Augustine award, Archbishop Justin said His Royal Majesty has “generously provided guidance and support to the Church, which have had a tremendous impact on its growth and development”. The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby visited the King of the Ashanti Kingdom (the Asantehene) in Ghana today and thanked him for his “consistent support for the Anglican Church and the nation of Ghana.” The Archbishop presented the Asantehene with a Lambeth Award: The Cross of Saint Augustine, in recognition of his service to the Anglican Communion.Īrchbishop Justin and Mrs Caroline Welby travelled to Kumasi for an audience with His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace, the Asantehene’s official residence, on the eve of the 18th plenary session of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-18), which starts in Accra tomorrow.Īrchbishop Justin was joined by the Primate of West Africa, Archbishop Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith, the Bishop of Kumasi, Oscar Christian Amoah, as well as Archbishops and Bishops from across the Anglican Church of the Province of West Africa.Īfter a traditional ceremony of orations and songs, the Archbishop and the King exchanged greetings and spoke of their mutual respect and affection.
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