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ACNS 3421     |     ACNS     |	   25 APRIL 2003 

Holy Week and Easter 2003

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams, spent his
first Easter at Canterbury Cathedral since he was officially enthroned to the
Archbishopric on 27 February 2003.

One of the significant occasions of the week was the ancient biblical rite of
foot washing during the Maundy Thursday liturgy. It is the first time in 400
years that an Archbishop of Canterbury has performed this ceremony.

After the Easter Sunday Eucharist, the Archbishop greeted hundreds of
worshippers. In total, more than 3000 people attended the service.

Canon James M Rosenthal was in Canterbury during Holy Week capturing images.
Some of the highlights of the week can be seen at:
http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/

 Assisted by the Dean of Canterbury (right), the Archbishop of Canterbury
performs the ancient biblical rite of foot washing during the Maundy Thursday
liturgy in Canterbury Cathedral. Archbishop Williams washed the feet of 12
people, aged between 9 and 72, likely the first time this rite has been
observed in Canterbury since the Reformation.
Photo: Anglican World/James Rosenthal
 
An Anglican Franciscan Friar from the Greyfriars in Canterbury at Veneration
of the Cross on Good Friday morning in the cathedral
Photo: Anglican World/James Rosenthal
  
 Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, prepares the 2003 Paschal
candle at the Vigil in Canterbury Cathedral
Photo: Anglican World/James Rosenthal
 
The Easter Vigil at Canterbury
Photo: Anglican World/James Rosenthal
  
 The Easter Eucharist: The Archbishop greets hundreds of worshippers after
the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day at Canterbury Cathedral. Over 3000 people
attended the service
Photo: Anglican World/James Rosenthal
 
Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, meets over 800 young people in
his cathedral at the Easter Monday pilgrimage
Photo: Anglican World/James Rosenthal

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