Friday, April 9, 2021

Remembering HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Ediburgh

 

His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
June 10, 1921 - April 9, 2021


Archbishop Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has written a message of condolence to Queen Elizabeth II, on the death earlier today of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at age 99.  You can read the text of this message HERE.

A Prayer of Thanksgiving for the life of The Duke of Edinburgh

God of eternal life and love
We give thanks today for the life and witness of Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,
For his service in pursuit of peace as a naval officer,
For his service to the Queen as a wise counsellor and companion,
For his commitment in marriage for over seventy years in witness to mutual respect and love,
For his commitment to nurturing family and guiding with wisdom their growth and development,
For his encouragement of young people around the world to skill development, physical health, adventure, and service through the Duke of Edinburgh Award,
For his care and advocacy for all of creation
For a life lived selflessly in service to others.
We remember with thanksgiving and commit him into Your keeping this day
in the sure and certain hope of resurrection to eternal life.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.        

Amen.


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