Photos of the Rite of Ordination, the Communion and to the end of the service.
Rite of Ordination begins
Bishop elect, Ven David McClay
Declares canonical obedience to the Archbishop of Armagh
Kneeling for prayer
The cathedral was full
Jenny Hart sings a solo
Gathering round
Laying on of hands
Bishop goes to be vested
Bishop David now robed
Bishop David is presented to the congregation
Congratulated by the Archbishop
Dean Forde comes forward
Takes the Bishop to his stall
Installs Bishop David
Who takes his seat
Bishop McClay in his stall
Celebrant, Archbishop Clarke
Distribution
The congregation take communion
Blessing the Benedictine Brothers
Bishop David receives his Bishop’s staff
That’s what Chaplains are for!
The service ends
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