Moderator's Tribute to Nelson Mandela

December 6 2013

The Church of Scotland has joined the tributes to Nelson Mandela, who died last night aged 95.

The Rt Rev Lorna Hood, Moderator of the General Assembly, said: "Nelson Mandela was a towering figure of the 20th century whose strength, courage and determination are only matched by his grace and ability to forgive.

"He will forever be remembered not only for the end of apartheid in South Africa but the manner in which the change was accomplished.

"Emerging from prison after 27 years, without bitterness or a call for revenge, he led by example believing that the only hope for his country was the reconciliation of all people regardless of their colour or creed.

"Nelson Mandela is the epitome of a man who has never given up hope but believes wholeheartedly that no injustice can last forever and that evil will not have the last word."

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