A warm welcome for Canon Chancellor Michael Roden!

Reverend Michael Roden was installed as Canon Chancellor of Bristol Cathedral in a beautiful Choral Evensong led by the Bishop of Bristol Viv Faull.  The Letters Patent of HM The Queen, prepared by the Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, were read out by HM Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE.  The document, together with readings from the Old and New Testament and hymns, formed an essential part of the installation of Rev’d Michael Roden to the Canonary Residentiary of Bristol Cathedral. The Cathedral Choir, conducted by Mark Lee with organist Paul Walton, sang during the service.  Among the prayers said for the new Canon was the hope that Canon Roden’s ministry ‘may find power, peace and gladness, and share the same with those whom he serves.’  We extend a warm welcome to Canon Roden. Nearly 100 parishioners from his former post in Hitchin, Herts attended the service to wish the Canon well in this new role.