Enthronement of Bishop Viv Faull

Representatives of churches and communities from across the Diocese gathered to witness the enthronement of Bishop Vivienne Faull on Saturday 20 October.  The Diocese of Bristol covers churches in the Church of England across Bristol, Swindon, North Wiltshire and South Gloucester.  Bishop Viv arrived for the service aboard the Bristol Packet ship Tower Belle and was greeted by children from local schools.  After the ceremonial striking of the west door with her pastoral staff, she entered the Cathedral to the sound of a fanfare played by the City Trumpeters,

Around 700 guests, including community and faith leaders and representatives from charities and the arts, attended the service.  Among those attending was the Lord-Lieutenant of Bristol, the Archbishop of York, the Lord Mayor of Bristol, the High Sheriffs of Bristol and Wiltshire, and the Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, the Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire and the Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire.

Bishop Viv said: “This is a service filled with celebration and prayer which marks the beginning of my public ministry in this Diocese. I am grateful for the many ecumenical and diocesan representatives who are supporting me in the service and will be assisting in the worship.  I do look forward with great anticipation to all that lies ahead for the Diocese of Bristol.  I have been sustained by the welcome I have received and the assurance of the prayers of so many, and continue to hold the Diocese in my prayers.”