Robinson Calvalcanti his wife Miriam have died—Please pray

Posted by Kendall Harmon

It is with deep sadness that the Anglican Church – Diocese of Recife communicates the tragic death of the Right Reverend Bishop Edward Robinson de Barros Cavalcanti and of his wife Miriam Cavalcanti, which occurred this Sunday 26/02/2012 at around 10pm in the city of Olinda, Brazil.
The diocesan family give thanks to God for the dedicated ministry of its father in God, our pastor, teacher and friend, a true prophet and present day martyr, who fought for the cause of the Gospel of Christ, for the Church and for the Anglican Communion, and who always depended on his wife, a faithful co-servant who supported him throughout his years in ministry.
They exit unto Eternity, leaving a legacy of service, love and doctrinal faithfulness, to which the Diocese will continue to adhere.
We will presently inform the date of their burial.
Bishop Evilásio Tenório – Bispo Suffragan Elect
Bishop Flávio Adair – Bishop Suffragan Elect
Rev. Márcio Simões – President of the Diocesan Council

Filed under: * Anglican - Episcopal • * Christian Life / Church Life • Parish Ministry • Death / Burial / Funerals

5 Comments
Posted February 27, 2012 at 6:05 am [Printer Friendly] [Print w/ comments]



1. Milton wrote:

http://www.anglicanink.com has more, and sad details:
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February 27, 2012 08:02 AM
Cavalcanti murdered
George Conger
The Diocese of Recife reports that Bishop Robinson Cavalcanti and his wife were murdered in their home in Olinda in Northeastern Brazil last night.  The bishop’s adopted son is alleged to have knifed his parents following a quarrel.

On 26 February 2012, at approximately 10:00 pm the bishop returned to his home in Olinda after having visited a parish earlier in the day.  The bishop’s son is alleged to have pulled a knife on his father and stabbed him.

February 27, 10:35 am | [comment link]
2. Don C wrote:

Lord, have mercy

February 27, 10:43 am | [comment link]
3. Br. Michael wrote:

Oh my.  Prayers ascending.

February 27, 12:41 pm | [comment link]
4. Pageantmaster [KJS to Coventry] wrote:

Prayers for the Cavalcanti family, friends and members of the diocese, and for the young man concerned.

February 27, 1:48 pm | [comment link]
5. Ad Orientem wrote:

Memory eternal.

February 27, 6:40 pm | [comment link]
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