Church releases Jubilee Prayer
From The Press Association
A prayer giving thanks for the reign of the Queen has been released by the Church of England to mark her 60 years on the throne.
The Diamond Jubilee Prayer, written at the Queen's direction by the chapter of St Paul's Cathedral, will be used at the Jubilee Thanksgiving Service on June 5 in St Paul's as well as at other events throughout the year.
The Church of England said the prayer was commended for use by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York throughout all its parishes. Other denominations are also welcome to use it.
The prayer is part of a package of material for worship published by the Church of England on its website to mark the Diamond Jubilee, including a service of thanksgiving, prayers from the 1953 Coronation Service, children's prayers and even a prayer first adapted for use during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
The Diamond Jubilee Prayer has been released ahead of a loyal address to the Queen, who is Supreme Governor of the Church of England, due to be moved by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, at the start of the General Synod meeting in London on Monday.
The address coincides with the 60th anniversary of King George VI's death and the Queen's Accession to the throne.
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