“Together across our community we might come together, each of us and all of us, from all sectors including the churches and acknowledge our part in the hurt, the grief and the pain of the past 48 plus years.”

Fr Reid was one of the main negotiators in the IRA ceasefire which helped end decades of conflict in Northern Ireland. Along with Methodist Minister Rev Harold Good, he oversaw the decommissioning of IRA arms.

Across our community, our churches and our conflict Fr Gerry Reynolds CSsR forged new relationships so that old differences could be resolved.

Methodist clergyman who oversaw decommissioning of IRA weapons warns years of work could be lost if the devolved administration implodes.

Describing Fr Alec as an "artisan of peace", Bishop pleads with minority still in thrall to violence.

Special ecumenical service of gratitude for the life of Fr Reid held on Tuesday in Clonard.

"He worked hard behind the scenes to build peace through patient and delicate negotiation" - Archbishop Eamon Martin.