An amazing day

Exeter has seen nothing like this: a crowd of 5000 gathered on the Cathedral Green to commemorate the sending of Bishop Eadwulf to Crediton in 909. His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams led the Celebration Eucharist in a joyous ceremony of renewal with songs, hymns and drama and the Bells of the Cathedral's South Tower rang out to mark the occasion. The welcome was given by Bishop Michael of Exeter who was joined by the present Bishop of Crediton, Bishop Bob and Bishop John of Plymouth plus a whole army of clergy drawn from Devon parishes who helped disribute the bread and wine to what can only be described as a biblical multitude!

A significant tradition in Exeter Cathedral Church is the choral tradition which has provided music at the daily services for over 800 years. The singing and music was specially composed to mark the occasion by the Cathedral Director of Music. Everyone was entranced by the skill of the puppet operators bringing the giant ecclesiastical puppets to life . Formalities over, the day continued with lots of entertainment to suit all ages. Evening saw some rousing songs of praise from a crowd still wanting more, ending with the ever popular swing music of A.J.'s Big Band. Truly an Amazing Day and I was privileged to be there.