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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fox

New archbishop of Canterbury to make historic pilgrimage before enthronement

  • Dame Sarah Mullally, the new Archbishop of Canterbury, will embark on an 87-mile pilgrimage from London to Canterbury.
  • This journey, following the Becket Camino route, makes her the first Archbishop of Canterbury in modern history to undertake such a trek.
  • Accompanied by her husband, Eamonn, the six-day pilgrimage begins on Tuesday and concludes on Sunday, 22 March, with stops for prayer and community visits.
  • She described the experience as “deeply humbling”, reflecting on the tradition of pilgrims walking the ancient route.
  • Her formal enthronement will take place on Wednesday, 25 March, at Canterbury Cathedral, where she will preach her first sermon as Archbishop, with the Prince and Princess of Wales representing the King.

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