O God of light and love, who illumined thy Church through the witness of thy servant William Temple: Inspire us, we pray, by his teaching and example, that we may rejoice with courage, confidence and faith in the Word made flesh, and may be led to establish that city which has justice for its foundation and love for its law; through Jesus Christ, the light of the world, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Church of England also commemorates William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher of the Faith, 1944
A leader in the ecumenical movement and in educational, labour & social reform, his vision for post-war society helped lead to the Welfare State in 1945
NPG Photo, 1936 pic.twitter.com/IqKBweWsHz
— The Anglican Church in St Petersburg (@anglicanspb) November 6, 2023