EU Referendum: Statement by the bishops of the Church in Wales

Posted Jun 24, 2016

The Bishops of the Church in Wales have responded to yesterday’s EU referendum in the U.K. with the following joint statement.

In facing the outcome of the EU referendum, we commend a period of calm and reflection as the UK seeks to find its way forward in this new situation.

As Christians we hold to the Gospel values of truthfulness, inclusion, and respect; and so after the passionate debate, we pray for reconciliation amongst the divided factions in our nations, communities and families.

We pray for the United Kingdom and for our partners in Europe and the rest of the world at this time of uncertainty, as we continue to work together to build a just and peaceful future in which all people can flourish.

Dr Barry Morgan, The Archbishop of Wales
John Davies, The Bishop of Swansea and Brecon
Wyn Evans, The Bishop of St Davids
Andy John, The Bishop of Bangor
Gregory Cameron, The Bishop of St Asaph
Richard Pain, The Bishop of Monmouth
David Wilbourne, The Assistant Bishop of Llandaff

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  1. Stephen stephens says:
    June 29, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    As a welsh episcopalian residing in New Mexico , USA! I have read with interest the responses of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the archbishop of Wales. I am pleased at the call for tolerance and respect for all political views. I think that there are challenging times ahead regardless of which direction things move. I hope that the needs of Wales and welsh people are not lost in the increasing chaos. My concern for the unique welsh culture is raised by the possible fragmentation of the United Kingdom. Wales , in my lifetime, has been an inclusive , tolerant country able to embrace others while retains its unique identity. I hope that the place of St David, ” be joyful keep the faith” and the historical Celtic Christian tradition will retain its identity. I fear that if Scotland remains in the EU outside the UK. Wales will become an adjunct to England and the gains made so painfully since the 1960’s will be lost.

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