The crowd gathers |
“Ecce sacerdos magnus” The Sacred Ministers, Wardens and Vestry greet the Bishop and the new rector at the 87th Street door of the church
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Laying on incense
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The Bishop asperses the congregation
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The Wardens wait to present Fr Blume to the Bishop
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At the Induction members of the congregation present the new rector with symbols of his ministry.
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Professor Elizabeth Koenig makes a presentation. |
Search committee member Karen Christian presents Fr Blume with an historic photograph of the church. |
“Andrew, Let all these be signs of the ministry which is mine and yours in this place” |
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Kneeling at the altar, the new rector commits himself to this ministry.
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Bishop Sisk addresses the congregation after formally presenting the new rector.
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Organist and Choirmaster Douglas Keilitz hard at work at the organ console. The choir sang a wonderful selection of English sacred music, including works by Howells and Elgar.
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The Ministers line-up before making their way to the reception.
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Father Pike, who preached a delightful sermon replete with personal reminiscences can be seen behind the crucifer.
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Bishop Sisk is clearly enjoying himself. On the left you can see Fr Pike with The Very Rev'd and Mrs James P. Morton
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As the party winds down, people are still celebrating!
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