The Bahá’í Writings

320. Representation of the Universal House of Justice at Lagos Conference by Hand of the Cause of God John Robarts

Messages from the Universal House of Justice– 1963–1986, The Third Epoch of the Formative Age · The Universal House of Justice · 169 words

320

Representation of the Universal House of Justice

at Lagos Conference by Hand of the

Cause of God John Robarts

29 March 1982

To all National Spiritual Assemblies

Dear Bahá’í Friends,

320.1 The Universal House of Justice has asked us to inform you that it has become clear that in the present circumstances the representation of the World Center at the Lagos Conference by anyone currently residing in South Africa may give rise to unfavorable publicity for the Faith.

320.2 It has been decided, therefore, by the Universal House of Justice to invite the Hand of the Cause of God John Robarts to represent it at the Lagos Conference.

320.3 Four special conferences are being called for the benefit of the friends in Southern Africa, as these friends, because of the prevailing situation, are for the most part unable to attend the Lagos Conference. At these Conferences the Hand of the Cause William Sears will represent the Universal House of Justice.

With loving Bahá’í greetings,

Department of the Secretariat