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Sept 2022
Ripon Cathedral congregation gives thanks for The Queen's service
A congregation of 500 attended Ripon Cathedral this afternoon, to commemorate and give thanks for The Queen's service to the nation.
The Anglican Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd. Nick Baines, gave a sermon from the pulpit, in which he said that Her Late Majesty:
He added:
Ripon Cathedral was full for this afternoon's service
The service, was led by the Dean of Ripon, the Very Revd. John Dobson and included a reading from The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Richard Compton and prayers from the Bishop of Ripon, the Rt. Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley.
The bishops of Leeds and Ripon are pictured with Dean John Dobson and Richard Compton, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire
Members of the Ripon Cathedral Choir who sang at this afternoon's service
Dignitaries from across North Yorkshire, including the Mayor of Harrogate, Councillor Victoria Oldham, the Mayor and Mayoress of Ripon Councillor Sid and Mrs Linda Hawke and members of Ripon City Council, were present for the service.
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