In pictures: Introduction of the Bishop of Chelmsford

 

14.03.25 Chelmsford 1On Tuesday 25th March 2014 Stephen Geoffrey Cottrell, Lord Bishop of Chelmsford, was introduced and took the oath, supported by the Bishop of Chester and the Bishop of Leicester, and signed an undertaking to abide by the Code of Conduct.

Some pictures of the Introduction:

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Bishop of Chelmsford (centre, holding writ of summons) with his two sponsors, the Bishops of Leicester (l) and Chester (r), in the Bishops’ Robing Room, before the Introduction.

 

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The Reading Clerk reads the writ of summons from HM Queen for the Bishop to attend Parliament.

 

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The Bishop of Chelmsford takes the oath whilst holding the New Testament

 

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After signing the roll and the code of conduct the Bishop of Chelmsford shakes hands with the Lord Speaker.
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As the newest member of the House of Lords, the Bishop of Chelmsford (middle bench, 2nd from right) is congratulated as he takes his seat on the Bishops’ Benches.

 

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