Primates of the Anglican Communion
1978-
A new Communion-wide Eucharistic liturgy prepared by the Task Group was used for the first time during a service for Primates on the shores of the River Jordan
A new Communion-wide Eucharistic liturgy prepared by the Task Group was used for the first time during a service for Primates on the shores of the River Jordan. Photo credit: Alex Baker/ACNS ~ Jan. 2020
Anglican Primates meeting in Amman, Jordan
Anglican Primates meeting in Amman, Jordan. Photo credit: ACNS ~ Jan. 2020
The Anglican Primates gathered on the banks of the Jordan River to celebrate the Eucharist
The Anglican Primates gathered on the banks of the Jordan River to celebrate the Eucharist. Photo credit: ACNS ~ Jan. 2020
The Anglican Primates gathered on the banks of the Jordan River to celebrate the Eucharist
The Anglican Primates gathered on the banks of the Jordan River to celebrate the Eucharist. Photo credit: ACNS ~ Jan. 2020
The Archbishop of Canterbury blesses the primates with water taken from the Jordan river
The Archbishop of Canterbury blesses the primates with water taken from the Jordan river. Photo credit: ACNS ~ Jan. 2020
Anglican Primates at Canterbury Cathedral
Anglican Primates at Canterbury Cathedral. Photo credit: ACNS ~ 6 Oct. 2017
In a video message to the people of Nevada, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry reads the statement issued by the Anglican Primates at their meeting in Canterbury Cathedral.
In a video message to the people of Nevada, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry reads the statement issued by the Anglican Primates at their meeting in Canterbury Cathedral.. Photo credit: ACNS ~ 2 Oct. 2017
Anglican Primates at Canterbury Cathedral
Anglican Primates at Canterbury Cathedral ~ 14 Jan. 2016

Series: Primates of the Anglican Communion (1978-)

The Anglican Communion Primates’ Meetings are regular meetings of the Anglican Primates, i.e. the chief archbishops or bishops of each (often national) ecclesiastical province of the Anglican Communion. There are currently 38 Primates of the Anglican Communion. The Primates come together from the geographic Provinces around the world. The Archbishop of Canterbury chairs the meetings, with the Secretary General of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) serving as secretary.

The Primates’ Meeting was established by Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd. Donald Coggan, in 1978 as an opportunity for “leisurely thought, prayer and deep consultation.” The first meeting was held in 1979.

Website: anglicancommunion.org

Documents authored by Primates of the Anglican Communion