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The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop Vincent Nichols,  has issued a message of prayer and support to members of the armed forces and their families.

'As Archbishop of Westminster on this the first Armed Forces Day I would like to greet all of you who are serving in the Armed Forces, and your families.  I am thinking especially of those of you who are far from home and often in danger.  I pray for you all, for your work, for your safety and for those of you who are separated from your loved ones.'

The first Armed Forces Day in the United Kingdom is Saturday 27 June 2009, and is an opportunity for the nation to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community


 

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