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A Royal Occasion – The Diamond Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving Hampshire residents are being invited to apply for a limited number of tickets to join His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex at the Diamond Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving in Winchester Cathedral on Sunday 27th May 2012 at 3.30pm. The Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, the Chairman [...]
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Preached by the Rt. Revd. Timothy Dakin, 97th Bishop of Winchester, Jeremiah 24:1-7; Philip 3:7-16, at his Enthronement Service, Saturday 21st April 2012. First, thank you for your welcome, and for all the help and support we’ve received as a family settling into Winchester. We’re delighted to be here, and look forward to many happy [...]
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Photo © Diocese of Winchester The 97th Bishop of Winchester has taken his seat during a service of enthronement at Winchester Cathedral, and now begins his ministry in the diocese. During the service on Saturday 21 April at 2.30pm the new Bishop knocked nine times on the great west door, in the traditional ceremony of [...]
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The 97th Bishop of Winchester is to take his seat during a service of enthronement at Winchester Cathedral, after which he will immediately begin work in the diocese. During the service on Saturday 21 April at 2.30pm the Chancellor of the Diocese will read the Archbishop’s mandate to Bishop Tim, before the Archdeacon of Canterbury [...]
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The former Bishop of Winchester, The Rt Revd Michael Scott-Joynt, is making good progress after suffering a stroke. Bishop Michael was admitted to hospital last Tuesday morning, suffering symptoms affecting the right side of his body. Although he remains in hospital, the Bishop has made significant progress in the last week. At this time he [...]
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Earlier in the month Winchester Cathedral launched Winchester: Chronicles of Light, a sound and light extravaganza that tells the story of the events and characters that make the Cathedral a place to treasure – running from 12 to 28 October 2012. So now it is your chance to get involved! They will be holding a [...]
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The Bible and Prayer book given to the Cathedral by Bishop Morley is now on display in the large showcase in the Triforium Gallery. They have been displayed so that you can see the paintings on the fore-edge of roses and thistles. They will be on display for the Open Evening (Tuesday 31st January) and [...]
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Canon Timothy Dakin became Bishop Timothy Dakin today at a service in St Paul’s Cathedral as he ordained and consecrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury in front of a congregation of approaching 2000 people. Preaching at the service, The Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, encouraged him to be a missionary and pilgrim [...]
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Cathedral Open Evening – Tuesday 31st January 18.30 – 20.30 Once again Winchester Cathedral opens its doors to the public at the Open Evening on Tuesday 31st January, welcoming everyone to find out what goes on behind-the-scenes and, with the medieval nave clear of chairs, offering a rare opportunity to see the wonderful architecture of [...]
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The formal deadline for applications for tickets for the Enthronement service is now passed. However applications can still be made, and any remaining tickets will be allocated, two per household, on a first-come-first-served basis, probably mid-March. We are afraid that there is no guarantee that an application will result in tickets at this stage. Please [...]