A service of welcome for the new Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd David Williams, saw Truro Cathedral packed with people on Saturday.

Bishop David welcomed almost all who attended on the steps of the cathedral before the congregation, which included the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Sir Edward Bolitho, and other dignitaries, filed inside to be greeted by Falmouth Community Gospel Choir performing a selection of songs.

Outside, Bishop David was blessed by bishops, clergy, Readers and others before they processed into the building for the start of the service. As is tradition, Bishop David remained outside and the doors were closed on him forcing him to knock for entry.

Children from local church schools played a role in the service by processing with banners, welcoming the bishop and Archdeacon of Canterbury into the building and later giving a reading.

Truro Cathedral’s choir performed throughout the service which saw the new bishop anointed by the Archdeacons and others before a Cornish Bard gave a prayer in Cornish.

Bishop David then formally took up his seat in the Cathedra before being given with the stole, cope and mitre. The Dean of Truro, The Revd Simon Robinson then presented the new Bishop of Truro to the congregation.

The service concluded with Bishop David going out into High Cross and giving a blessing of the city and diocese.

If you were unable to be there on the day, Truro Cathedral live streamed the service on their YouTube channel. You can watch it here.