Archbishop supports troops
The Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu has expressed his support for British troops following the death of six men in Afghanistan, including five from 3rd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. He'll be taking questions at Bishopthorpe Palace.
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Archbishop of York, John Sentamu speaks about the role of British troops in Afghanistan
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Sentamu: 'Yorkshire Should Feel Proud'
'Yorkshire Should Feel Proud'
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Archbishop John Sentamu has paid tribute to the troops in Afghanistan as he lit two candles in memory of the six soldiers killed this week.
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– Archbishop of York, John SentamuThis is our regiment. Very very brave young people. The people of Yorkshire should feel proud. It's tragic, but people should feel proud.
Sentamu: I Want To Meet Families
John Sentamu said the people of Yorkshire should be very proud of the soldiers who've been killed. Today he filmed a message of support and lit two candles in the Chapel at Bishopthorpe.
The Archbishop said he hoped that the people of Yorkshire will turn out in force to show their support. In due course he wants to vist the families to hear at first hand about the loved ones they've lost.
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Sentamu: 'Greatest Sympathies'
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has been speaking out in support of the armed forces this morning, following the deaths of five soldiers from the Yorkshire regiment in Afghanistan. He expressed his greatest sympathies for all affected by the tragedy
Archbishop of York supports troops
The Archbishop of York has expressed his support for armed service personnel. He is due to talk today about the recent incident in Helmand in which six British servicemen died, including five from 3rd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. He'll be taking questions at Bishopthorpe Palace.