The International Centre for Reconciliation (ICR) at Coventry Cathedral is one of the world's oldest religious-based centres for reconciliation.
It was established following the destruction of Coventry Cathedral in 1940, after which the provost made a commitment not to revenge,
but to reconciliation with Britain's enemies. Since then, ICR's work for peace has expanded into some of the world's worst areas of conflict.
Much of the Centre's early work was in the former Communist bloc, broadening to focus on conflicts involving the three major monotheistic faiths.
Today, ICR is committed to reconciliation in various situations of violent conflict, some related to religious dispute and others fuelled by different factors.
In addition to its short-term reconciliation work, ICR coordinates the Community of the Cross of Nails, an international network of over 150 organisations in 60 countries committed to reconciliation,
which also provides ICR with a practical and spiritual support base. ICR is the principal organisation for the Diocese of Coventry's international work, including its formal partnerships with the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna (northern Nigeria) and the Syrian Orthodox Diocese of Jerusalem.
The International Centre for Reconciliation (ICR) at Coventry Cathedral is one of the world's oldest religious-based centres for reconciliation.
It was established following the destruction of Coventry Cathedral in 1940, after which the provost made a commitment not to revenge,
but to reconciliation with Britain's enemies. Since then, ICR's work for peace has expanded into some of the world's worst areas of conflict.
Much of the Centre's early work was in the former Communist bloc, broadening to focus on conflicts involving the three major monotheistic faiths.
Today, ICR is committed to reconciliation in various situations of violent conflict, some related to religious dispute and others fuelled by different factors.
In addition to its short-term reconciliation work, ICR coordinates the Community of the Cross of Nails, an international network of over 150 organisations in 60 countries committed to reconciliation,
which also provides ICR with a practical and spiritual support base. ICR is the principal organisation for the Diocese of Coventry's international work, including its formal partnerships with the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna (northern Nigeria) and the Syrian Orthodox Diocese of Jerusalem.