Religion & Spirituality
A special ecumenical episode bringing Christian leaders together to celebrate Pentecost. A 15-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week on the Cosmati pavement – a 750-year old pavement in front of the High Altar where coronations have taken place for hundreds of years. Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Address by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain Prayers: Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster The Reverend Michaela Youngson, Chair of the London District of the Methodist Church Introduction: The Dean Reading: John 20: 19-23 Archbishop Nikitas Address: Canon Hawkey Prayer: Cardinal Nichols Anthem: Thomas Tomkins O sing unto the Lord a new song Prayer: The Reverend Michaela Youngson Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.