The installation of Reverend Kate Johnson vicar of St Michael's Church Abergele and Rector of St George to canon in the Anglican Church , it is a ceremonial process that signifies the elevation of a vicar (a priest in charge of a parish) to the rank of a canon (a clergy member of a cathedral or collegiate church). Here is an overview of the typical process:
1. Nomination and Appointment
Nomination: The candidate is usually nominated by the bishop or the dean of the cathedral.
Approval: The nomination is often approved by a governing body within the church, such as the chapter of the cathedral.
2. Preparation for the Service
Notification: The candidate is informed of their appointment and preparations for the installation service begin.
Service Planning: Details of the installation service are planned, including the order of service, participants, and specific liturgical elements.
3. Installation Service
Procession: The service typically begins with a procession of the clergy and other participants.
Presentation: The candidate is presented to the congregation and the presiding bishop or dean.
Oaths and Promises: The candidate may be required to make oaths and promises, such as the Oath of Canonical Obedience, promising to obey the bishop and the governing body of the cathedral.
Liturgical Elements: The service includes prayers, hymns, readings from Scripture, and other liturgical elements.
Installation: The candidate is formally installed as a canon, which may involve being led to their stall in the cathedral, symbolic of their new position.
Blessing: The newly installed canon receives a blessing from the bishop or dean.
4. Post-Service Reception
Welcome: After the service, there is often a reception where the new canon is welcomed by the cathedral community and guests.
Example Order of Service
An example order of service for the installation might include the following elements:
Prelude Music
Processional Hymn
Opening Prayers and Collects
Presentation of the Candidate
Reading of the Commission or Letters Patent
Oaths and Promises
Installation and Seating
Prayers of Intercession
Holy Communion (if applicable)
Closing Hymn
Recessional
Notes on Variations
The specific details of the installation service can vary based on the tradition and customs of the particular cathedral or diocese. Some installations might include additional symbolic acts, such as the handing over of symbols of office (e.g., a Bible, a pastoral staff).
Conclusion
The installation of a vicar to canon is a significant event that marks a new chapter in the clergy member’s ministry, embedding them more deeply into the life and governance of the cathedral. It is a time of celebration and solemn commitment, witnessed by the church community.
10 июн 2024
