Episcopal News Service November 4, 2006
Thousands line up outside Cathedral poised to observe history in the making
By Daphne Mack
[ENS] -- They came from near and far to Washington National Cathedral for the November 4 installation service of the 26th Presiding Bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori.
Thousands of ticket holders braved the cold weather in Washington, D.C., four or more hours prior to the 11 a.m. service to observe what many referred to as history in the making.
"This is a very historic event," said Angela Daniel of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina. "Katharine's presence means something to the future generation of women leaders in the church."
Sally Johnson from St. John the Baptist in Minneapolis, Minnesota, said the event was so important that she and others from her parish arrived at 7:40 a.m.
Frieda Garcia, of Trinity Church in Boston, Massachusetts, called the investiture "a special moment" and said that Jefferts Schori should bring "a slightly different perspective" to the church.
Edithe Duracin, of the Diocese of Haiti, expressed excitement about having "a leader who can speak French."
Youthful presence
The significance of the event was not lost on the youth.
Abigail Brdlik, 17, of Summit, New Jersey, said that Jefferts Schori is a graduate of her school, Summit High School, and that "this is a good step forward in the church" because "it shows acceptance of women in higher levels."
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