22/01/2008
Evangelical Group 'Says No' To Dublin Church Rosary Beads
An NI Protestant group has asked for an end to the sale of rosary beads at one of Dublin's main Protestant churches, St Patrick's Church of Ireland.
The Evangelical Protestant Society said the rosary is a traditional Roman Catholic practice and as such should not be on sale in a Protestant church.
The group complained to the Dean of St Patrick's, saying the space taken up by the beads would be better used to stock evangelical Christian literature.
The group said it is an entirely 'unbiblical' concept that has no place in Protestant worship or practice
The Dean, Very Rev Dr Robert McCarthy, replied: "The reason we sell rosary beads is because the majority of visitors are not Anglicans and if these visual aids are of use to them so much the better."
Meanwhile, in a separate development, the Orange Order has accused the "so-called" NI Equality Commission of trying to wipe "Britishness" off the face of Northern Ireland.
The order claims the commission has a long-term strategy to ban the flying of the union flag on official buildings on the grounds that the practice is divisive
However, it says the commission is ignoring the divisive symbols of Irishness such as the use of the Irish language in dual road signage, for example.
See: Evangelical Protestant Society
(BMcC)
The Evangelical Protestant Society said the rosary is a traditional Roman Catholic practice and as such should not be on sale in a Protestant church.
The group complained to the Dean of St Patrick's, saying the space taken up by the beads would be better used to stock evangelical Christian literature.
The group said it is an entirely 'unbiblical' concept that has no place in Protestant worship or practice
The Dean, Very Rev Dr Robert McCarthy, replied: "The reason we sell rosary beads is because the majority of visitors are not Anglicans and if these visual aids are of use to them so much the better."
Meanwhile, in a separate development, the Orange Order has accused the "so-called" NI Equality Commission of trying to wipe "Britishness" off the face of Northern Ireland.
The order claims the commission has a long-term strategy to ban the flying of the union flag on official buildings on the grounds that the practice is divisive
However, it says the commission is ignoring the divisive symbols of Irishness such as the use of the Irish language in dual road signage, for example.
See: Evangelical Protestant Society
(BMcC)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 April 2010
Irish Protestant School Funds Defended
There has been a fresh development in an ongoing funding battle for Protestant schools in the Irish Republic. The DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds (pictured) has this week promised to express to the Irish Government in the "strongest possible" terms the views of concerned parents from Protestant schools in the Republic facing budget cuts.
Irish Protestant School Funds Defended
There has been a fresh development in an ongoing funding battle for Protestant schools in the Irish Republic. The DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds (pictured) has this week promised to express to the Irish Government in the "strongest possible" terms the views of concerned parents from Protestant schools in the Republic facing budget cuts.
06 September 2012
As North Belfast Stays Quiet, Loyal Order Apologises For Music Outside Church
North Belfast was quiet last night for the first time after three nights of rioting. The trouble had centred around parades in the divided part of the city and flared up on Sunday when local loyalists protested against a republican flute band being allowed to march.
As North Belfast Stays Quiet, Loyal Order Apologises For Music Outside Church
North Belfast was quiet last night for the first time after three nights of rioting. The trouble had centred around parades in the divided part of the city and flared up on Sunday when local loyalists protested against a republican flute band being allowed to march.
20 May 2008
Halls' Attacks Condemned
Recent attacks on loyalist halls have been condemned. Around a half dozen halls in the Cookstown area have been targeted in recent days in what has since been described as "an attack on the reformed faith".
Halls' Attacks Condemned
Recent attacks on loyalist halls have been condemned. Around a half dozen halls in the Cookstown area have been targeted in recent days in what has since been described as "an attack on the reformed faith".
22 November 2001
Reid warns against Protestant isolation in Northern Ireland
In a speech to students in England the Northern Ireland Secretary John Reid said that Protestants must not feel rejected as a result of the developing peace process in the province.
Reid warns against Protestant isolation in Northern Ireland
In a speech to students in England the Northern Ireland Secretary John Reid said that Protestants must not feel rejected as a result of the developing peace process in the province.
28 January 2013
Church In County Fermanagh Vandalised
A Protestant church has been sprayed with graffiti in County Fermanagh. St Patrick's Church Of Ireland was vandalised between 12pm on Sunday 20th January and 3pm on 24th January. Graffiti was sprayed on the walls and doors, according to the police. They are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Church In County Fermanagh Vandalised
A Protestant church has been sprayed with graffiti in County Fermanagh. St Patrick's Church Of Ireland was vandalised between 12pm on Sunday 20th January and 3pm on 24th January. Graffiti was sprayed on the walls and doors, according to the police. They are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.