York church licenses new priest at special service
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 06:01 · Archive
More than 230 people attended the licensing of Fr Michael Brydon as priest-in-charge at St Lawrence Parish Church in York.
More than 230 people filled St Lawrence Parish Church in York for the licensing of Fr Michael Brydon as priest-in-charge during a service of Choral Evensong. The Bishop of Beverley, Stephen Race, conducted the licensing, whilst the Bishop of Selby, Flora Winfield, preached the sermon. The congregation included the Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Margaret Wells, and her Consort Trevor Gant.
Fr Brydon said he was 'privileged' to serve 'a church with a committed, loving and dynamic congregation in this beautiful City of York'. He previously worked as Chaplain to the Bishop of Sodor and Man and as Priest-in-Charge of St Matthew's in Douglas, Isle of Man.
A spokesman for St Lawrence Parish Church said the church was 'delighted' to welcome Fr Brydon and grateful to everyone who attended the service.
How it is being reported
- York church welcomes new priest as hundreds attend special serviceHundreds of people filled the pews in York for the licensing of Fr Michael Brydon as priest-in-charge.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 15 Nov, 05:00
- York church welcomes new priest as hundreds attend special serviceHundreds of people filled the pews in York for the licensing of Fr Michael Brydon as priest-in-charge.The Press (York) · 15 Nov, 05:00
In this story: Fr Michael Brydon · Stephen Race · Flora Winfield · Margaret Wells · St Lawrence Parish Church · York
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