Greetings Card : Henry Cooke
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Henry Cooke
HENRY COOKE Irish churchman, Presbyterian leader. Date: 1788 - 1868
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1788 1868 Churchman Cooke Presbyterian
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with a thoughtful and unique greeting from our Media Storehouse range of Presbyterian-themed greeting cards. Featuring an elegant image of Henry Cooke, an influential Irish churchman and Presbyterian leader from the 19th century, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. These high-quality cards are perfect for celebrating faith, reflection, or simply expressing a heartfelt message. Add a personal touch to your greeting with this captivating and inspiring design. Order now and let the recipient know they are in your thoughts.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the stern yet thoughtful visage of Reverend Henry Cooke (1788-1868), a towering figure in the history of Irish Presbyterianism. Cooke's life and work bridged the tumultuous period of Irish history between the late 18th and mid-19th centuries, a time marked by religious and political upheaval. Born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Cooke was educated at the prestigious Academy in Belfast before studying theology at the University of Glasgow. Ordained in 1813, he quickly rose through the ranks of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, becoming a minister in his native town in 1815. In 1825, Cooke was appointed Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, a position he held for a record-breaking ten consecutive terms. Cooke's leadership during this time was marked by his unwavering commitment to religious and educational reform. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of Queen's College, Belfast, which later became Queen's University, and he was a vocal advocate for the disestablishment of the Church of Ireland, the established church in Ireland. Despite his progressive views, Cooke was also a staunch defender of traditional Presbyterian beliefs and practices. He was a vocal critic of the growing influence of the Evangelical movement within the Presbyterian Church and was a leading figure in the resistance to the Disruption of 1843, a schism within the Church over the issue of the appointment of a new Moderator. Cooke's legacy extends beyond the realm of Irish Presbyterianism. He was a respected figure in the wider Irish community and was a vocal advocate for religious and political reform. His influence can be seen in the development of the modern Irish state and in the ongoing evolution of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring impact of this remarkable man on Irish history.
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