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THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS
Religion & Spirituality The Cathedral of St. John the Divine hosts memorial service for late Archbishop Desmond Tutu
AmNews Staff Reports The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, joining with global activists, clergy, and revolutionary thinkers, celebrated the life and legacy of The Most Reverend Archbishop Tutu in a memorial service on Sunday, Feb. 13. The service was live-streamed, with limited in-person attendance. Archbishop Tutu, known throughout the world for preaching a gospel of radical reconciliation and truth-telling, first spoke at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in 1986 to thank Americans for protesting against apartheid, and to raise awareness for South African refugee funds.
After the Archbishop’s passing in December 2021, the world mourned the loss of this great human rights activist and theologian, with politicians and activists joining with outpourings of remembrance. In honor of Archbishop Tutu’s legacy and memory, the Cathedral’s memorial service included a sermon by The Most Reverend Michael Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church. Speakers included The Honorable Charles B. Rangel; The Honorable Nomaindiya Cathleen Mfeketo, Ambassador of South Africa to the United States; The Honorable Mathu Joyini, permanent rep- Honorable Abdulla Shahid, was presided over and cele- the Diocese of New York, and resentative of South Africa to president of the United Nations brated by The Right Reverend The Right Reverend Clifton the United Nations; and The General Assembly. The service Andrew Dietsche, bishop of Daniel, dean of the Cathedral.
L to R: Congressman Charlie Rangel, Ambassador Nomaindiya Cathleen Mfeketo, Head of School Erica Corbin (Cathedral of St. John the Divine photo)
