Welby to be enthroned as Archbishop

Mar 21 2013

Religious leaders from across the globe are to join royalty and senior politicians for the enthronement of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Most Rev Justin Welby will formally begin his public ministry as head of the Church of England, spiritual leader of the 77-million strong Anglican Communion and 105th Archbishop of Canterbury at a service in Canterbury Cathedral.

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as well as Prime Minister David Cameron will be among around 2,000 people attending the ceremony.

Those also in the congregation will include representatives of major world religions including Muslims, Jews and Sikhs and senior figures from the Roman Catholic and orthodox churches.

The event marks the formal reception of the Most Rev Welby, 57, at Canterbury, the mother church of the Church of England and of the Anglican Communion.

It is the last stage in his appointment following his confirmation of election in February at St Paul's Cathedral.

The post of Archbishop of Canterbury combines several roles. The Most Rev Welby is diocesan bishop of Canterbury, head of the southern province of the Church of England and senior bishop of all England.

He is also leader of the Anglican communion worldwide.

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