Bishop Justin Welby confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury

Monday, February 4, 2013

The Bishop of Durham has officially become the Archbishop of Canterbury at a ceremony today.

The Confirmation of Election took place in St Paul's Cathedral and forms part of the legal process bringing the Right Reverend Justin Welby's appointment as Archbishop into effect.

The ceremony was overseen by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu. the rest image

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Archbishop of York's welcome to Archbishop Justin Welby

Welby becomes Archbishop of Canterbury in ceremony at St Paul's