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The Rt. Rev’d Moira Astin, the new Bishop of Crediton, has been officially welcomed to her new role with a Service of Installation at Exeter Cathedral. The word installation is a historic one, which comes from the placing of a bishop in their stall (seat) in the quire area of the Cathedral. During the service Bishop Moira was installed in her episcopal seat witnessed by her fellow bishops, archdeacons and other members of the Cathedral…
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The Right Reverend Moira Astin has been consecrated as the new Bishop of Crediton in a service at St Paul’s Cathedral. She was ordained a bishop by the Bishop of London, the Rt. Rev’d Dame Sarah Mulally, who was herself the first female Bishop of Crediton and first female bishop in Devon. Bishop Moira is the third woman in a row to hold the role, following the retirement of Bishop Jackie in January. Speaking after…
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The former Bishop of Exeter, the Rt. Rev’d Robert Atwell, has released a new book which is dedicated to the people of the Diocese of Exeter. The book is titled ‘Bewilderment: A Spiritual Companion’ and it is inspired by one of his Quiet Days that he regularly held for clergy at the Bishop’s Palace and at Exeter Cathedral. In his final year before retiring in 2023, Bishop Robert focused one of these Quiet Days on…
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A former nurse, a village postmaster and a professional sailor are amongst 11 people who were ordained as deacons at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 28 June. The new members of clergy were ordained by the Bishop of Exeter, the Rt. Rev’d Dr Mike Harrison. They will now continue their training by serving as curates for three years in parishes across Devon. It was Bishop Mike’s first ordination of deacons service since he became Bishop of…
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8 students from Okehampton College in Devon, which is part of Dartmoor Academy Trust, will travel to London for a special parliamentary event in July. Along with pupils from two schools in Cumbria, they will be leading a Roundtable Discussion on matters of religion and belief. The event will be held in the House of Lords and will be attended by parliamentarians, including local MP, the Rt Hon Sir Mel Stride. The students will also…
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