The event was organised by the Focolare Movement, inspired by Jesus’ prayer to the Father, “May they all be one”.

‘We are very excited. We hope it will be a moment of grace for us here in the North and for all of Ireland as well’ – Manuel McGivern, spokesperson for Focolare.

According to the report, two non religious parents pass on their lack of religion, while religious parents have a 50:50 chance of passing on their beliefs.

These evangelical churches report a good ethnic mix and a young age profile, with 46 per cent of members aged under 30, and 75 per cent aged under 50.

It is “a great privilege to have Fr Brian McKay, long time and well-known Carmelite in Dublin, installed as an ecumenical canon of St Patrick’s Cathedral” – Canon Charles Mullen.

St Laurence O’Toole’s integrity as a man of God, rather than any political agenda, permitted him to have influence in society.

The excavation is taking place inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the most holy place in all of Christianity.

David McNarry said that the Orange Order should promote a discussion on the ban and admitted that he himself had attended Mass at the funerals of friends.

10th annual ecumenical journey organised by the Dublin Council of Churches combines liturgy and pilgrimage.

"Managerialism has wreaked havoc on the dynamic of faith ... and potentiality in the church, as also has neo-orthodoxy" - Archbishop Michael Jackson.

Official inaugural ceremony will take place on Sunday afternoon at 3pm in St Bartholomew’s Church Dublin.

This year's theme - ‘Is Christ Divided?’ - was chosen by the Churches of French Canada.