The Petertide Ordination 25 June 2011
Tools of the Trade
Workmen are busy restoring the cathedral roof but services continue amidst the scaffolding. In front of the scaffolding, Bibles, Chalices and Patens await the newly ordained.
Come Holy Spirit
Those who are about to be ordained as priests prostrate themselves as the ancient hymn 'Come Holy Spirit' is sung.
The Bishop vests the newly-ordained deacons with their stoles, which are worn over the left shoulder.
For his sermon, the Bishop took the text "I am continually with you; you hold my right hand" (Psalm 73v21) and spoke of the role of hands in ministry. Other priests join the Bishop in ordaining a priest as a sign of their joint ministry.
From left to right: Cheryl Lewis (Blaina), Gareth Coombes (Bedwas, Machen & Rudry), the Bishop, Heidi de Gruchy (Bedwellty w New Tredegar), Nick Munday (Monmouth group)