Church leaders saddened by ‘polarised commentary’ over Northern Ireland centenary service

Archbishop Eamon Martin Primate of All Ireland (left), Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh John McDowell (centre) and Rev David Bruce, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church. Picture: Peter Morrison/PA

Church leaders said they have been left saddened by “polarised public commentary” around an event to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland.

A prayer service has been organised in Armagh next month by the four main churches in Northern Ireland, with the Queen expected to attend.