Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry
has called for prayers for the people and Dioceses of Ecuador following a
devastating earthquake on April 17. Two dioceses of the Episcopal Church are located in Ecuador: Litoral Ecuador led by Bishop Alfredo Morante; Central Ecuador
led by Bishop Victor Scantlebury. A magnitude-7.8 earthquake hit the
South American country on Sunday, April 17. News reports indicate the
death toll is over 200 people with 2500 injured.
The following is the message Presiding Bishop Curry sent to the bishops and people:
My
dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Please know that your brothers and
sisters throughout the Episcopal Church are praying for you. We will be
with you during this time and in the days ahead. You are not alone. May
the love of God embrace and strengthen you.
