Diocesan Service to remember Her Majesty The Queen

The Diocese of Down and Dromore held a cross–community service of thanksgiving and reflection in Down Cathedral on Thursday 15 September. It was a solemn but uplifting occasion as the diocese, local clergy and civic leaders and came together to remember and give thanks for the life and reign of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

  • Harpist, Isobel Kelly, played a selection of Irish slow airs
    Harpist, Isobel Kelly, played a selection of Irish slow airs
  • Bishop David with His Majesty’s Lord–Lieutenant of County Down, Mr Gawn Rowan Hamilton
    Bishop David with His Majesty’s Lord–Lieutenant of County Down, Mr Gawn Rowan Hamilton
  • Revd Adrian Dorrian and Cllr Michael Savage, Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down Council
    Revd Adrian Dorrian and Cllr Michael Savage, Chair of Newry, Mourne and Down Council
  • Hilary McClay, Bishop Darling and Revd Colin Darling
    Hilary McClay, Bishop Darling and Revd Colin Darling
  • Bishop Harold Miller and Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
    Bishop Harold Miller and Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
  • Representing Diane Forsythe MLA, Keith Parke and Richard McKee
    Representing Diane Forsythe MLA, Keith Parke and Richard McKee
  • June Butler and Marion Edwards (MU)
    June Butler and Marion Edwards (MU)
  • Reader, Rachel Norris
    Reader, Rachel Norris
  • Canon Chancellor, Revd John Auchmuty, escorted the Lord–Lieutenant to his seat
    Canon Chancellor, Revd John Auchmuty, escorted the Lord–Lieutenant to his seat
  • Revd Adrian Dorrian, Minor Canon of Down Cathedral
    Revd Adrian Dorrian, Minor Canon of Down Cathedral
  • Canon John gives the bidding
    Canon John gives the bidding
  • Mrs Margaret Saunders who shared her memories of meeting The Queen
    Mrs Margaret Saunders who shared her memories of meeting The Queen
  • Very Revd Geoff Wilson gives one of the readings
    Very Revd Geoff Wilson gives one of the readings
  • Revd Owen Patterson, Downpatrick Presbyterian Church
    Revd Owen Patterson, Downpatrick Presbyterian Church
  • Revd Rosalind Taggart, Downpatrick Non–Subscribing Presbyterian Church
    Revd Rosalind Taggart, Downpatrick Non–Subscribing Presbyterian Church
  • Canon Bro Eric OSB Holy Cross Abbey and Ecumenical Canon
    Canon Bro Eric OSB Holy Cross Abbey and Ecumenical Canon
  • Soloist, Sionan Mullan, sings A Clare Benediction
    Soloist, Sionan Mullan, sings A Clare Benediction
  • Bishop David gives the address
    Bishop David gives the address
  • Piper, Samuel Gill, Hollymount Pipe Band
    Piper, Samuel Gill, Hollymount Pipe Band
  • The Piper’s Lament
    The Piper’s Lament
  • Former Dean, Revd John Dinnen with Bishop David
    Former Dean, Revd John Dinnen with Bishop David
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