Evensong with the Making of a Chorister Bishop

for 1 hour
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS, United Kingdom

A tradition from the Middle Ages, the Bishop symbolically hands over authority to a child on the Feast of St Nicholas, patron saint of children.

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

St Edmundsbury Cathedral is Suffolk's Cathedral. With origins dating back to the 11th century, it stands on the site of the Abbey of St Edmund, once one of England’s most important pilgrimage destinations. Today, the Cathedral offers a place of worship, history, and community for all. You are very welcome here. 

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Angel Hill
Bury St Edmunds

IP33 1LS
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Evensong with the Making of a Chorister Bishop

for 1 hour
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1LS, United Kingdom

A tradition from the Middle Ages, the Bishop symbolically hands over authority to a child on the Feast of St Nicholas, patron saint of children.

Safeguarding

The Cathedral is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our community and follows the ethos and principles of Safeguarding as outlined by the National Church.

Namely:

Promote a safe environment and culture.
Safely recruit and support all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults within the Cathedral.
Respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
Care pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
Care pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
Respond to those that may pose a present risk to others.

For more information on safeguarding, please visit our website.

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St Edmundsbury Cathedral Charity No. 1202911