November 12, 2006

In the Cause of John Jay

I am very happy to report that the 230th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of New York has adopted the resolution asking the Bishop to authorize the commemoration of John Jay on May 17, using a proper to be developed by the Diocesan Liturgical Commission. My suggestion? Zechariah 8:1-8, Psalm 119:9-16, and Luke 10:25-37.

Now, to begin working on the icon...

—Tobias Haller BSG

1 comment:

  1. JayVNovember 15, 2006

    Interesting to note that Adam von Trott zu Solz, a German lawyer and diplomant, executed for his involvement in the July 20th plot to kill Hitler, was the great-great-great grandson of John Jay.

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