Church of England’s First Black Archbishop Installed Wednesday
Dr John Sentamu, the Church of England's first ever black Archbishop, will take up his new post in the Church as Archbishop of York.
Posted: Wednesday, October 5 , 2005, 11:39 (UK)

A special ceremony will take Oct. 5th, 2005 to formally install the Church of England’s first black Archbishop at Mary-le-Bow Church, London.

Dr John Sentamu’s confirmation makes him the 97th Archbishop of York. The ceremony will be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and six senior bishops.

The Confirmation of the Election ceremony follows Dr Sentamu’s election to the seat by York Minster’s college of canons in July.

Today’s confirmation will be followed by another ceremony on 30 November to enthrone Dr Sentamu at which time he will begin his public ministry in the post – the second highest position in the Church of England.

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